Talent Sourcer

Headquartered in the Greater Washington area, American Real Estate Partners (AREP) is a US-based leading institutional fund manager and real estate partner with over $13 billion deployed across key U.S. markets. Specializing in data center, residential, industrial, and office assets, AREP has acquired more than 34 million square feet of Class A real estate and currently manages over 25 million square feet.

PowerHouse Data Centers, a wholly owned division of AREP, is a developer and owner of next-generation data centers and provides technical real estate solutions for hyperscalers across the country. Backed by strategic joint venture partnerships, PowerHouse leverages its proven leadership and best-in-class technical expertise to deliver innovative real estate solutions. 

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Talent Sourcer will be responsible for proactively building and maintaining a robust pipeline of qualified candidates for various roles across the organization. You will collaborate closely with the Talent Acquisition Specialists and hiring teams to identify talent gaps and ensure that we have qualified candidates ready to interview when positions open. This role requires strong sourcing skills, particularly using LinkedIn Recruiter, and a keen understanding of the talent landscape within the Data Center development and construction industries. 

The Talent Sourcer reports to the Vice President of Human Resources and is welcome to work remotely or from our offices in McLean or Irving, TX. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Proactively build and maintain a strong pipeline of candidates for future hiring needs across various levels and functions, from entry-level to senior leadership positions, particularly in the Data Center development and construction industries. 
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools to identify, engage, and assess both passive and active candidates. 
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Specialists and hiring managers to understand role requirements and build targeted sourcing strategies. 
• Screen and qualify candidates to ensure alignment with job specifications, culture, and team needs before passing them along to the recruitment team. 
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the data center, construction, and real estate industries to source top talent effectively. 
• Track and manage candidate activity in the ATS, ensuring timely updates and smooth transitions to the recruiting team. 
• Engage with candidates through emails, phone calls, LinkedIn messages, and other channels to build and maintain relationships that contribute to a healthy pipeline of potential hires. 
• Contribute to employer branding efforts by ensuring candidates have a positive experience with the company throughout the sourcing process. 
• Continuously innovate how the job is done. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Strong, demonstrated experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing platforms to find and engage top talent. 
• Proven ability to source for multiple roles simultaneously, with a mix of entry-level through executive-level positions. 
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage talent pipelines various roles, from entry-level to senior positions. 
• Knowledge of industry-specific recruitment needs and terminology within the data center or construction sectors. 
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to engage passive candidates and work effectively with internal teams. 
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple sourcing projects and priorities simultaneously. 
• Experience with recruitment tools and metrics, including ATS systems and platforms such as Greenhouse and LinkedIn Recruiter. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of experience in recruitment, with at least one year in the data center or construction industries. 

AREP is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, as well as any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you require special accommodation, please email HR@americanrepartners.com.

AREP does not accept unsolicited resumes or identifiable candidate information from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited information will not be considered for engagement purposes.