Jake Brickman

About Jake Brickman

I work with organizations delivering complex infrastructure programs—helping energy, utility, and built‑environment teams scale execution amid workforce constraints, regulatory pressure, and accelerating demand.Over the past 15 years, I’ve supported energy, utility, and A&E organizations by working alongside engineering, operations, and project leadership to scale teams and deliver complex infrastructure programs. My experience spans Transmission & Distribution, grid modernization, and utility capital initiatives, as well as architectural and engineering delivery supporting commercial, industrial, and public‑sector projects across Virginia and Washington, D.C.I operate at the intersection of strategy and execution, partnering directly with technical and program leadership to align workforce strategy, delivery models, and consulting support with real‑world project demands. This includes navigating regulated utility environments, long‑term capital planning cycles, and multidisciplinary coordination where execution risk, schedule certainty, and talent availability are tightly linked.My work has focused on: • Transmission & Distribution, grid modernization, and utility infrastructure programs• Architecture and engineering delivery across commercial, industrial, and public‑sector projects• Workforce and delivery strategy for infrastructure‑driven organizations• Client advisory, stakeholder alignment, and long‑term program executionWhat motivates me most is helping organizations move complex initiatives forward—building teams, partnerships, and delivery strategies that support sustained investment, not just short‑term wins.I value ongoing conversations with industry peers and clients focused on infrastructure delivery, execution challenges, and the future of energy and the built environment.

Experience

1. Practice Lead - Energy & Utilities

   Actalent

   Jul 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Support electric utilities and infrastructure organizations delivering Transmission & Distribution, grid modernization, and capital programs across the Mid‑Atlantic region•Work directly with engineering, operations, and program leadership to align workforce and delivery strategy with execution timelines and long‑term planning needs•Advise clients on labor market dynamics, execution risk, and workforce scalability in regulated utility environments•Partner with internal delivery and consulting teams to support infrastructure programs through talent, services, and execution support models•Build long‑term client relationships focused on sustained delivery, reliability, and program continuity rather than short‑term staffing needs

Education

• Radford University

  Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government

Skills

• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Account Management
• College Recruiting
• Sdlc
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Management
• Staffing Services
• Human Resources
• Interviews
• Networking
• Screening
• Recruiting
• Temporary Placement
• Contract Recruitment
• Internet Recruiting
• Sourcing
• Technical Recruiting