Construction and Engineering Recruiter

Walbec Group, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a progressive company committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in the heavy and highway construction industry. As a Construction and Engineering Recruiter, you will shape a new recruitment strategy, providing top-notch service to hiring managers and candidates alike. This role emphasizes a family-focused culture, where your contributions will be valued and recognized. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive environment, you will be part of innovative projects that make a real impact. If you're driven and passionate about recruitment in technical fields, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Profit Sharing

Company-paid Disability Insurance

Wellness Initiatives

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruitment experience in construction and engineering.
• Strong understanding of technical qualifications and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Execute full-cycle recruitment for construction and engineering roles.
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill positions.

Skills

Recruitment

Candidate Assessment

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Knowledge in Engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Professional | Business Operations Support

Construction Resources Management, Inc. a Walbec Group Company

Gladstone, MI

Are you looking for an exciting career in road, highway, and bridge construction? Construction Resources Management of the Walbec Group has a place for hard working, loyal, and driven people like you. Come work with us as a Construction and Engineering Recruiter and enjoy a family-focused, progressive culture. Our approach is driven by an involved focus on Safety and efficiency, resulting in us being a leader in the heavy and highway construction industry.

The Company:

The Walbec Group of companies is currently in its third generation of family leadership producing high-quality construction materials and delivering unparalleled professional design, engineering, and construction services.

• Multi-year Milwaukee Business Journal Best Place to Work honoree and a Best Place to Work by Employ Humanity.
• Associated with many exciting state, municipal, federal, and commercial projects. Check out our website for a complete list of interesting projects. walbecgroup.com
• Proud Partner of the Green Bay Packers.

The Position:

The Construction and Engineering Recruiter will help us build a new recruitment strategy from scratch. This role offers a chance to create and shape a recruiting approach that provides top-notch service to both our hiring managers and qualified candidates in construction and engineering. You’ll be key in developing great experiences for skilled professionals like Structural Engineers, Project Superintendents, and Renewable Energy (Solar) leaders. Join us in building something special that will help our company grow and succeed.

Roles and responsibilities

• Execute full-cycle recruitment process for specialized construction and engineering positions including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management
• Partner with Hiring Managers to understand technical staffing needs, position requirements, and team dynamics within construction and engineering contexts
• Develop and implement targeted sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill technical positions in the construction and renewable energy sectors
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates through industry-specific networks and professional associations
• Leverage industry knowledge to effectively assess candidate qualifications for specialized roles
• Track and report recruitment metrics, providing regular updates to stakeholders on hiring progress
• Coordinate with HR Business Partners on strategic workforce planning for technical teams
• Facilitate candidate assessment and selection processes tailored to construction and engineering roles

The Benefits:

Team members at the Walbec Group are offered competitive pay and benefits that align with our values while supporting good health and a balanced life now and into the future. Additionally, we offer a range of opportunities for professional development and career growth that help us all to be successful.

We have the usual suspects like dental, vision, life, flex, EAP, PTO and holidays. We are big fans of our “no premium medical plan” and HRA contribution (with participation in wellness initiatives), company-paid short-and long-term disability with company contribution, paid parental leave, profit sharing, and a robust Walbec training program.

The Location:

This position is located primarily in Gladstone, WI, but projects will vary by location throughout the Walbec Group family of companies, you can expect to travel up to 10% of the time with occasional overnight stays.

The Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources , Business, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of recruitment experience, with demonstrated success recruiting for construction, engineering, or renewable energy positions
• Proven track record of successfully placing highly skilled technical professionals such as Structural Engineers, Project Superintendents, and Solar Energy leaders
• Strong understanding of technical qualifications and certifications relevant to construction and engineering roles
• Excellent knowledge of employment laws and compliance requirements in technical industries
• Strong network within the construction and engineering sectors
• Advanced skills in candidate assessment for specialized technical positions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to effectively engage top technical talent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with recruitment marketing strategies targeted at engineering and construction professionals
• Knowledge of construction, engineering, and renewable energy industry trends and labor markets
• Familiarity with technical terminology and job requirements in construction and engineering fields
• Experience with specialized technical job boards and professional associations

Additional Notes

• The use of hands and fingers to handle or touch objects, tools, equipment, or controls
• Talking and hearing in a standard office environment
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Moderate noise and visual distractions
• Substantial computer work is performed daily, requiring several hours of screen vision as well as keyboarding and use of mouse. Long periods of time spent sitting.
• Substantial drive time requiring long periods of time spent sitting.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why Should You Apply?

First, because we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture here at the Walbec Group. Our leadership understands the unique abilities and differences of our team members drive innovation and growth. When you choose Walbec, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive environment where all team members feel heard, respected, and valued.

• Excellent wages and benefits packages.
• Job security in our role as an essential company providing infrastructure services.
• Growth opportunities working alongside and learning from experienced industry professionals.
• Be involved in innovative and exciting projects throughout the local area and the state.
• Family-oriented, supportive culture.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!