Professional Recruiter & Talent Strategist
Hello.
I'm
Patrick.
20+ years connecting elite talent with Fortune 100/500 companies across government, defense & commercial sectors. Expertise in technical, cleared, and executive placements.

About Me
Patrick Novick Will Help You Win Your Next Role
With over 20 years of recruiting experience, Patrick Novick possesses an exceptional level of expertise in professional talent acquisition. His ability to connect the right people with the right roles is almost unmatched in the industry.
Specializing in Fortune 100 & 500 companies, Patrick focuses on technical and intelligence job placements across government, defense, and commercial sectors — from software engineers and DevOps professionals to cleared security personnel and senior executives.
Areas of Expertise
Industries Served
What I Do
Services & Expertise
Comprehensive recruiting services tailored to connect exceptional talent with the companies that need them most.
Candidate Matching
Patrick expertly bridges the gap between candidates and companies — providing tailored guidance on resumes, interview prep, and industry-specific positioning to maximize placement success.
Job Specification Analysis
Working directly with hiring managers, Patrick gathers precise job specifications and translates them into actionable insights — giving candidates a real edge before they even apply.
Talent Scouting
As a true talent scout and career ally, Patrick maintains comprehensive candidate databases to match the right people with future opportunities — your career partner for the long haul.
Market Research & Strategy
Patrick conducts deep job market research, competitive salary analysis, and recommends training programs and industry networking opportunities to accelerate professional growth.
Associated Firm
Backed by Metro Associates
Metro Associates is a specialized engineering recruiting firm placing civil, transportation, structural, MEP, and infrastructure talent at firms across the nation. Patrick brings his government, defense & Fortune 100/500 expertise directly into Metro's pipeline.
Civil Engineering
Roads, bridges & infrastructure
Transportation / DOT
Highway & transit planning
Structural Engineering
Structural design & analysis
MEP Engineering
Mechanical, electrical & plumbing
Water / Hydrology
Water resource management
CEI / Inspection
Construction engineering & oversight
Project Management
AEC project leaders & PMs
Software Engineering
AWS, DevOps & full-stack
Government / Cleared
Security-cleared engineering
Data Science
Analytics & data engineering
Information Technology
IT infrastructure & support
Architecture (AEC)
Architectural design & planning
What Patrick Brings to Metro
Patrick's 20+ years recruiting for government & defense unlocks opportunities within Metro's network that other recruiters simply can't access.
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Whether you're a company looking to build your team or a professional ready for your next opportunity — Patrick is ready to help you win.