Construction Recruiter

NuPeople; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with upside

Flexibility and autonomy

Growth opportunities

Job summary

NuPeople is seeking a Recruiter specialized in the Data Center sector to join our growing team in San Francisco. You will source, engage, and hire top technical and leadership talent, partnering with clients in AI, energy, and digital infrastructure to build world-class teams.

You will own the full recruiting lifecycle, develop targeted strategies for hard-to-find talent, and act as a trusted advisor providing market insights and compensation recommendations.

Qualifications

• Proven recruiting experience, ideally in data center, mission critical, construction, or infrastructure industries.
• Experience filling highly technical and leadership roles in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled in sourcing, networking, and engaging passive talent.

Responsibilities

• Partner with client stakeholders to understand hiring goals and workforce strategies.
• Own the full recruiting lifecycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, offers, and closing.
• Develop targeted search strategies to engage hard-to-find talent in data center development, construction, and operations.
• Build pipelines of candidates in technical, operational, and leadership roles across global markets.

Skills

Recruiting

Sourcing

Networking

Candidate engagement

Communication

Relationship management

Strategic thinking

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

NuPeople is reimagining total talent solutions. With decades of recruiting expertise, we partner with high-growth companies and established enterprises alike to deliver the talent they need to scale. Rooted in trust, creativity, and long-standing relationships, we’ve built a reputation for being embedded partners who anticipate needs, accelerate hiring, and never stop pushing the ball forward.

About the Role

We are seeking a Recruiter focused on the Data Center industry to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity to play a critical role in sourcing, engaging, and hiring top technical and leadership talent across one of the fastest-growing global industries. You’ll partner closely with clients in AI, energy, and digital infrastructure to help them build teams that design, build, and operate large-scale data centers.

What You’ll Do

• Partner directly with client stakeholders (Hiring Managers, Talent Leaders, and Executives) to understand hiring goals and workforce strategies.
• Own the full recruiting lifecycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and closing.
• Develop targeted search strategies to engage hard-to-find talent, particularly in data center development, construction, commissioning, engineering, and operations.
• Build strong pipelines of candidates in technical, operational, and leadership roles across global markets.
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing market intelligence, compensation insights, and strategic recommendations.
• Champion an exceptional candidate experience while ensuring speed and quality of hires.
• Collaborate with the broader NuPeople team to innovate around recruiting processes, tools, and client delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven recruiting experience, ideally with a focus on Data Center, Mission Critical, Construction, or Infrastructure industries.
• Track record of filling highly technical and leadership roles in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled in sourcing, networking, and engaging passive talent.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and client-management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment where priorities shift quickly.
• Passion for pushing recruiting beyond transactional to strategic impact.

Why NuPeople

• Opportunity to recruit at the center of the AI and digital infrastructure boom.
• A collaborative environment built by recruiters, for recruiters.
• Exposure to top-tier clients and projects shaping the future of technology and energy.
• Competitive compensation with upside tied to results.
• Flexibility, autonomy, and a team that supports your growth.