About the Role

Talent Acquisition Manager – Washington, DC Metro

Onsite position located in our Washington, DC based corporate office.

 

Complete Building Services is in search of a tenured Talent Acquisition Manager to lead talent acquisition and full-cycle recruiting across our facilities engineering, operations and maintenance, and building services portfolio in the Washington, DC metro area. This role partners closely with operations leadership to attract, hire, and retain skilled technical talent, including chief and building engineers, mechanical and electrical trades, and project management staff supporting commercial, government, and mission-critical facilities.

 

Key Responsibilities include;

Talent Acquisition Strategy

• Execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with operational growth, new contract awards, and contract transitions.
• Build and maintain proactive candidate pipelines for hard-to-fill roles, including Chief Engineers, HVAC and Building Engineers, Electricians, and Project Managers.
• Lead staffing for new contract phase-ins, including incumbent workforce capture and rapid onboarding to meet contract start dates.
• Forecast hiring needs with operations leadership and support business development with staffing plans, key personnel resumes, and letters of commitment.

Manage the Talent Acquisition Team and Process

• Lead, coach, and develop recruiting coordinators (currently 1); set goals and review performance.
• Oversee the recruiting cycle from requisition intake and sourcing through offer, background screening, and onboarding.
• Manage the applicant tracking system, ensuring data accuracy, timely candidate communication, and reliable reporting.
• Manage relationships with job boards, trade schools, and apprenticeship programs, including agency agreements and fees.

• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on open requisitions, pipeline status, and hiring metrics for leadership.

Partner with Operations Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Project Managers and executives on labor market conditions, compensation trends, and candidate selection.
• Proven track record of effective communication with a positive and cooperative attitude, orally and in writing, with hiring managers and candidates at all levels.
• Own the employer brand, representing the company at career fairs, industry events, and military transition programs. 

You Should Have

Required qualifications

• At least 5 years of full-cycle recruiting or talent acquisition experience, including at least 1 year managing recruiters.
• Demonstrated success recruiting skilled trades, facilities engineering or technical operations talent.
• Experience staffing government or commercial service contracts, including key personnel and contract phase-ins.
• Working knowledge of EEO, OFCCP, Service Contract Act, and DC-area pay transparency requirements.
• Proficiency with an applicant tracking system, LinkedIn Recruiter, AI recruiting tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to pass a background investigation and maintain a facility security badge.
• U.S. citizen, or otherwise legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR, or AIRS.
• Experience recruiting candidates for positions requiring a security clearance.
• Established network within the DC-area building services, property management, and facilities engineering community.

 

Base Salary $90,000–$115,000

 

   EOE, including disability/veterans

 

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Complete Building Services (CBS), the largest division of The Donohoe Companies, Inc., specializes in the operation and maintenance of commercial and government facilities. We take pride in delivering exceptional service, embracing the latest technologies, and empowering our talented employees to succeed. Our commitment to our people and workplace culture has earned us recognition as one of the Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work multiple times.

 

Perks & Benefits

At CBS, we believe our employees deserve more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), flexible vacation, commuter benefits, and a 401(k) plan with company matching.

But that’s not all! Our additional perks include tuition reimbursement for education and professional certifications, employee discounts on hotels and vendor products, and an Employee Assistance Program that provides access to financial consultants, therapists, and legal professionals at no cost.

 

A Culture Where You Belong

We celebrate diversity, encourage individuality, and believe our greatest strength comes from building collaborative teams where everyone feels valued and empowered to be their authentic selves.

Join CBS and discover a workplace where your talents are appreciated, your growth is encouraged, and you can build a rewarding career.