How iQuasar Helped a Federal Contractor Hire a Senior Program Manager

The Client: 

A well-known Federal Contractor that offers infrastructure development, facilities of modernization, and construction management services to several government organizations. The organization is renowned for completing large-scale, secure capital improvement projects while upholding the strictest safety, quality, and compliance standards in all federal facilities. 

Constraints Faced by the Client: 

The client required assistance in hiring a Senior Construction Program Manager one of their significant federal contracts. This role demanded extensive experience and high-level security clearance. 

The ideal candidate needed to meet several stringent requirements:.  

• A proven track record of managing construction projects worth $50 million or more.  

• An active security clearance at the Secret level or higher.  

• Successful completion of a federal suitability review.  

• Fifteen (15) or more years of relevant experience.  

• Exceptional communication and leadership skills to coordinate with federal stakeholders. 

The combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and clearance requirements limited to the qualified talent pool. 

Our Solution: 

Our team targeted candidates with security clearances by leveraging our internal database, using Clearance Jobs (CJ), reaching out to federal contracting groups, and conducting focused LinkedIn searches. 

Each candidate underwent comprehensive checks for project management experience, communication skills, and federal construction background. 

The process concluded after a thorough evaluation and selection phase. 

After an extensive sourcing and screening process: 

• 17 candidates were submitted to the client 

• 10 candidates were interviewed 

• 1 highly qualified candidate was selected and offered the position 

The entire process — from initiation to placement — was completed in less than 1.5 months. 

Value Created for the Client: 

iQuasar’s expertise in federal staffing proved invaluable. Our proficiency in addressing clearance-based recruitment challenges ensured that the Client selected a candidate who satisfied both the technical and security requirements, as well as aligned with the project’s leadership needs.  

Our targeted sourcing strategy was effective, and clear communication facilitated seamless progress throughout the process. The prompt turnaround reinforced the client’s confidence in our capabilities. We consistently demonstrate the ability to manage specialized, high-stakes hiring demands within stringent timelines.