Construction Recruiter – Permanent Placements

Green Key Resources; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy to grow own book of business

Competitive base salary with uncapped

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Green Key Resources is seeking an experienced Construction Recruiter to join our national Construction division. This full-time, true full-desk role focuses on permanent placements in construction management, including Project Managers, Superintendents, and Estimators.

You will drive business development, manage client relationships, and deliver top talent through the full recruitment lifecycle, opening new business and filling high-impact requisitions.

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years of recruiting and/or business development experience (construction recruiting strongly preferred).
• Proven success in permanent placements within construction management roles.
• Strong understanding of construction workflows, project phases, and field/office management structures.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions, clients, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience with ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and sourcing tools.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and place construction management professionals in permanent roles across commercial, residential, industrial, and specialty project sectors.
• Develop and strengthen client partnerships with general contractors, developers, construction management firms, and specialty subcontractors.
• Conduct targeted headhunting outreach to passive construction talent across multiple project types and regional markets.
• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, candidate presentation, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
• Advise clients on market trends, salary benchmarks, project demands, and competitive hiring strategies.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of construction management talent.
• Drive revenue through successful placements and strategic business development.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Talent sourcing

Communication

Tools

ATS platforms

LinkedIn Recruiter

Sourcing tools

Job description

Location: Green Key Resources – Hybrid/Remote (EST/CST required)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

Green Key Resources is a nationally recognized recruitment firm connecting top talent with leading construction organizations nationwide. Our Construction division specializes in permanent placements across construction management, supporting general contractors, developers, and specialty contractors in building strong leadership teams and ensuring long‑term project success.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and driven Construction Recruiter to join our growing Construction division. This role focuses on recruiting permanent hires for key construction management positions — including Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, Construction Engineers, and operational leadership roles.

You will operate as a true full‑desk recruiter: driving business development, managing client relationships, and delivering high‑quality talent through the full recruitment lifecycle. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in both opening new business and fulfilling high‑impact construction requisitions.

Commonly Recruited Roles

• Project Manager
• Construction Engineer
• Project Executive
• Operations Manager
• Preconstruction roles

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit and place construction management professionals in permanent roles across commercial, residential, industrial, and specialty project sectors.
• Develop and strengthen client partnerships with general contractors, developers, construction management firms, and specialty subcontractors.
• Conduct targeted headhunting outreach to passive construction talent across multiple project types and regional markets.
• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, candidate presentation, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
• Advise clients on market trends, salary benchmarks, project demands, and competitive hiring strategies.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of construction management talent.
• Drive revenue through successful placements and strategic business development.

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years of recruiting and/or business development experience (construction recruiting strongly preferred).
• Proven success in permanent placements within construction management roles.
• Strong understanding of construction workflows, project phases, and field/office management structures.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions, clients, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience with ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and sourcing tools preferred.

Why Join Green Key Resources?

• Entrepreneurial environment with autonomy to grow your own book of business.
• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission potential.
• PTO, paid holidays, and 401(k) eligibility after one year.
• Collaborative, high‑performing team with opportunities for career growth and leadership.