Construction Recruiter

CrossConnect Talent; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CrossConnect Talent is seeking a Construction Recruiter to partner with account and hiring managers to manage full-cycle talent acquisition. You will identify, engage, and onboard top-tier technical and professional talent across engineering, construction, and corporate operations in the Kansas City metro.

You will lead end-to-end recruiting activities, from sourcing and screening to interviews, offers, and onboarding, while ensuring compliance and an excellent candidate experience in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in HR, business, communications, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise ATS and candidate sourcing platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for entry-level through senior-level positions across engineering, construction, and corporate operations.
• Consult with department managers to define requirements, draft requisitions, and tailor sourcing strategies.
• Sourcing: utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, industry networks, ATS, and job boards to build diverse pipelines.
• Screen candidates via phone screens and interviews to assess qualifications and cultural fit.
• Coordinate interviews, synthesize feedback, and conduct debriefs with hiring panels.
• Prepare, extend, and negotiate offers and oversee onboarding handoff.
• Maintain ATS data integrity and track key metrics in compliance with EEO/OFCCP guidelines.

Skills

Strong communication

Full-cycle recruiting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Communications

Tools

Enterprise ATS

Job description

We are looking for a Construction Recruiter in the Kansas City metor. In this role, you will partner directly with account and hiring managers to manage full-cycle talent acquisition. You will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and onboarding top-tier technical and professional talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for entry-level through senior-level positions across engineering, construction, and corporate operations.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Consult directly with department managers and practice leads to define position requirements, draft job requisitions, and establish targeted talent sourcing strategies.
• Proactive Sourcing: Utilize specialized tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, industry networks, applicant tracking systems, job boards) to build and maintain diverse candidate pipelines.
• Screening & Selection: Conduct phone screens, structured interviews, and candidate evaluations to assess technical qualifications, salary expectations, and overall alignment with company culture.
• Interview Coordination & Facilitation: Guide candidates and hiring panels through the interview loop, synthesize feedback, and lead debrief sessions.
• Offer & Onboarding: Prepare, extend, and negotiate competitive job offers in alignment with corporate HR guidelines, overseeing seamless handoffs to the onboarding team.
• Metrics & Compliance: Maintain applicant tracking system (ATS) integrity, track key talent acquisition metrics (time-to-fill, candidate conversion), and ensure adherence to EEO/OFCCP guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field (equivalent work experience may be considered).
• Experience: 3-5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Enterprise Applicant Tracking Systems and candidate sourcing platforms.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with strong presentation ability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience recruiting within the Construction, Design-Build, or AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industries.
• Familiarity with passive talent sourcing methods, direct headhunting techniques, and industry-specific networking.