Michael Blackmore
San Clemente,CA
Summary
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner with over twenty years of progressive expertise in Environmental Consulting, Civil Engineering, and Energy & Sustainability sectors. Recognized for delivering strategic recruitment solutions tailored to unique industry talent requirements. Mastery of candidate relationship management platforms, particularly Beamery, enhances system utilization and optimizes recruitment outcomes through effective team training. A comprehensive approach to sourcing combines advanced market research, industry analytics, and innovative tools such as AI-powered search technologies and targeted social media campaigns, successfully engaging top-tier candidates across diverse geographies. Committed to ethical hiring practices and exceptional candidate experiences, ensuring transparent communication and timely feedback throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
ICF
Irvine, CA
03.2012 - 01.2026
- Supported the Environment and Planning division of ICF nationwide, covering Transportation, Energy, Water Resources, and Planning & Development markets.
- Led full-cycle recruitment for diverse roles, improving talent acquisition strategies and processes.
- Averaged over 100 hires per year for ICF
- Designed and implemented innovative sourcing strategies to attract top-tier candidates across various sectors.
- Developed agendas and facilitated monthly meetings with Environment & Planning management to align recruitment strategies with business objectives.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and align candidate profiles with organizational goals.
- Served as the Beamery SME, delivering training sessions and demonstrations to maximize CRM tool effectiveness for the talent acquisition team.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing to create carousel advertisements highlighting the benefits of joining ICF.
- Managed high-volume recruitment campaigns for field personnel, including Archaeologists, Biologists, and Construction Monitors.
- Mentored junior recruiters, fostering professional development and optimizing team performance in talent acquisition efforts.
- Enhanced talent pipeline by implementing proactive sourcing strategies and identifying top-tier candidates through various channels.
- Negotiated offers with candidates, balancing organizational needs with individual requirements to secure top talent for key roles.
- Partnered with internal stakeholders such as HR business partners, compensation specialists, and legal teams to address complex recruitment challenges effectively.
Senior Recruiter
URS Corporation (now AECOM)
Santa Ana
01.2006 - 03.2012
- Executed full-cycle recruiting for offices in Southern California, Hawaii, Portland, Seattle, and Western Canada.
- Specialized in sourcing and hiring for Transportation, Remediation, Environmental Permitting, and Water Resources business lines.
- Supported college recruiting initiatives by attending career fairs and engaging with campus civil and environmental engineering clubs.
- Streamlined interview processes, enhancing candidate experience while improving time-to-fill metrics.
- Analyzed recruitment data and trends to drive continuous improvement in hiring strategies and outcomes.
- Managed 30+ open vacancies throughout tenure with ICF.
- Assisted hiring managers in creating accurate job descriptions that accurately reflected role requirements and attracted qualified applicants.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Trained junior recruiters on best practices for sourcing, interviewing, and candidate management.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define role requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Senior Recruiter
Shaw Group (now part of CB&I)
Irvine, CA
05.2002 - 12.2005
- Led full-cycle recruitment for offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, Utah, and Texas.
- Focused on Remediation, Due Diligence, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), and Construction Management roles.
- Assisted early talent recruiting by attending university career fairs
- Led recruitment initiatives to identify and attract top talent across diverse engineering disciplines.
- Developed and implemented strategic sourcing strategies to enhance candidate pipeline quality and diversity.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define role requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Mentored junior recruiters on best practices in talent acquisition, fostering team development and knowledge sharing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Instructional Technology/Communications
California State University, Chico
Chico, CASkills
- Passive candidate recruiting
- Data-driven decision making
- Strategic sourcing
- Recruitment marketing
- Applicant tracking systems
- Stakeholder management
- EEO compliance
- Compensation negotiation & analysis
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
ICF
03.2012 - 01.2026
Senior Recruiter
URS Corporation (now AECOM)
01.2006 - 03.2012
Senior Recruiter
Shaw Group (now part of CB&I)
05.2002 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Science - Instructional Technology/Communications
California State University, Chico