Construction Recruiter
Construction Recruiter
Type: Full-time, Remote
Schedule: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time
About the Role
Our Client is looking for a skilled recruiter to own their hiring pipeline for skilled trades and commercial construction professionals. This is a standalone recruiting role, supporting both active hiring needs and long-term talent pipeline development.
Key Responsibilities
Recruiting & Candidate Management
- Review submissions, conduct initial screenings, and assess candidate qualifications
- Recommend shortlisted candidates for client interviews
- Maintain organized candidate records and track all recruiting activity
Sourcing & Pipeline Development
- Proactively headhunt candidates across LinkedIn, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and other platforms
- Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future roles
- Target candidates in carpentry, welding, steel erection, and commercial construction trades
Recruiting Partner Coordination
- Coordinate with external staffing agencies and recruiting partners to support the company's hiring goals
- Manage communication across all active recruiting channels
Lead Generation & Outreach
- Research potential business opportunities and conduct initial outreach
- Maintain a lead pipeline for management review
Admin & Marketing Support
- Coordinate interview scheduling and maintain accurate recruiting records
- Assist with recruiting-related social media content and light marketing coordination as workload permits
- Support additional administrative or outreach tasks as needed
Soft Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication (top priority), proactive, organized, self-directed, comfortable working independently, strong follow-through
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in US-based recruitment
- Construction industry recruiting experience preferred
- Proficiency across multiple sourcing and headhunting platforms
Software: LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Microsoft Office Suite