DPR Construction

Talent Acquisition Specialist - Trades

DPR Construction$78K — $139K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years of recruiting experience, specifically in skilled trades and construction staffing
  • Experience with applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies
  • Proficient in sourcing techniques, including Boolean searches
  • Experience in workforce development programs and community recruiting initiatives preferred
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish considered a plus
  • Certifications such as SHRM-CP or PHR preferred

Responsibilities

  • Source and recruit qualified candidates for skilled trades and craft positions
  • Screen and evaluate candidates to assess their fit for the organization
  • Manage full-cycle recruiting, from requisition to onboarding
  • Develop relationships with hiring managers and operational leaders
  • Maintain accurate recruiting documentation and candidate records
  • Participate in workforce planning and provide insights to stakeholders
  • Support recruiting events and initiatives to raise awareness of skilled trades careers

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Wellness programs to support physical and mental health
  • Opportunities for professional development and certifications
  • Participation in community and industry partnership initiatives
  • Support for hiring events and related activities
Full Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:
Executes full-cycle recruitment activities to support hiring needs for skilled trades and craft positions across multiple locations and projects. Sources, screens, and coordinates candidates throughout the hiring process while partnering with hiring managers and operational leaders to identify workforce needs. Develops talent pipelines and maintains relationships with candidates, industry organizations, and community partners to support current and future staffing requirements. Maintains recruiting processes, documentation, and compliance requirements to support effective hiring outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:
Sources and recruits qualified candidates for skilled trades and craft positions through networking, referrals, outreach campaigns, job fairs, industry partnerships, and other talent attraction methods.
Screens and evaluates candidates to assess qualifications, experience, and alignment with position requirements and organizational values.
Manages full-cycle recruiting activities, including requisition management, candidate communication, interview coordination, offer administration, and onboarding support.
Develops and maintains relationships with hiring managers, operational leaders, educational institutions, workforce development organizations, and industry associations to support talent pipeline development.
Maintains recruiting documentation, candidate records, and hiring activity data within applicant tracking systems and related recruiting tools.
Participates in workforce planning discussions and provides recruiting updates, market information, and candidate pipeline insights to stakeholders.
Supports recruiting events, hiring initiatives, and employment branding activities to increase awareness of skilled trades career opportunities.

Education Qualifications:
High School Education/GED or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:
3-5 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, construction staffing, or a related field required.
3-5 years of experience recruiting skilled trades, construction, manufacturing, warehouse, transportation, or a related workforce population required.
Experience utilizing applicant tracking systems, sourcing platforms, Boolean search techniques, and recruiting technologies required.
Experience supporting hiring events, workforce development programs, educational partnerships, or community recruiting initiatives preferred.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.

Certifications and Licenses:
Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or a related certification preferred.

Anticipated starting pay range:

$78,240.00- $139,854.00

Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs

for orexperienced professionals and recent graduates.





About DPR Construction

DPR Construction is a commercial general contractor and construction management firm. The company provides preconstruction, construction, and post-construction services for a variety of markets, including healthcare, advanced technology, higher education, and corporate offices. DPR Construction was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California. The company has offices throughout the United States and has completed projects in various countries, including Singapore and the Netherlands.
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Size
4,000 employees
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Founded
1990

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