Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
5-8+ years of recruiting experience in technical construction environments
Direct experience recruiting for specialized craft and field positions is essential
Expertise in filling hard-to-fill skilled trades roles like electrical and welding
Strong understanding of skilled trades workforce dynamics and recruiting strategies
Experience in building or scaling workforce processes in evolving organizations preferred
Strong sourcing skills using LinkedIn Recruiter and community-based approaches
Responsibilities
Lead recruitment efforts for specialized craft and skilled trades positions
Develop and implement effective recruiting strategies for technical construction roles
Build relationships with field leadership and operations teams
Manage the recruitment process from sourcing to onboarding
Collaborate with staffing agencies and labor vendors to meet hiring needs
Ensure compliance with workforce regulations and operational hiring practices
Adapt to changing business priorities in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Supportive work culture that values adaptability and ownership
Regular travel to project sites for hands-on engagement
Access to advanced recruiting tools and platforms
Collaboration with experienced teams in a dynamic industry
Full Job Description
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
5-8+ years of recruiting experience required, including direct experience leading craft and skilled trades recruiting within industrial construction, self-perform construction, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, mission critical, or similarly technical construction environments
Direct experience recruiting for specialized craft and field positions is required; candidates without this experience will not be considered
Demonstrated expertise recruiting for hard-to-fill skilled trades positions including electrical, mechanical, process piping, welding, rigging, equipment installation, fabrication, and related field operations roles
Strong understanding of skilled trades workforce dynamics, regional labor markets, and craft recruiting strategies within technical construction environments
Experience helping build, standardize, or scale workforce processes within growing, evolving, or integrated organizations strongly preferred
Strong understanding of workforce compliance, compensation considerations, and operational hiring practices within craft and field-based environments preferred
Experience partnering with staffing agencies, labor vendors, or workforce partners within craft or field-based environments strongly preferred
Strong sourcing skills including LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, referrals, market mapping, and field/community-based recruiting approaches
Ability to build credibility and strong working relationships with field leadership, operations teams, and skilled trades professionals
Excellent communication, organization, and relationship management skills
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, dynamic environments with changing business priorities
Experience working across multiple recruiting systems or HR platforms preferred; Workday and/or UKG experience strongly valued
Willingness and ability to travel regularly to project sites and regional markets as business needs require
Strong sense of ownership, urgency, adaptability, and follow-through
