Construction Talent Acquisition Specialist

DPR Construction; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking an experienced recruiter to lead full-cycle recruitment for skilled trades across multiple locations and projects. You will source, screen, and coordinate candidates while partnering with hiring managers to identify workforce needs and talent pipelines.

The role emphasizes governance, compliance, and active engagement with community partners, educational institutions, and industry associations to support current and future staffing.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of recruiting experience in construction staffing.
• 3–5 years of experience recruiting skilled trades, construction, manufacturing, or related workforce.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems, sourcing platforms, Boolean search, and recruiting tech.
• Experience supporting hiring events or community recruitment initiatives preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• SOURCES and recruits qualified candidates for skilled trades and craft positions through networking, referrals, outreach campaigns, job fairs, and partnerships.
• Screens and evaluates candidates to assess qualifications, experience and fit with role requirements and values.
• Manages full-cycle recruiting activities: requisition management, candidate comms, interview scheduling, offers, and onboarding support.
• Develops and maintains relationships with hiring managers, educational institutions, workforce groups, and industry associations.
• Maintains candidate records and recruiting data in ATS and related tools.
• Participates in workforce planning and provides pipeline insights to stakeholders.
• Supports recruiting events and employment branding initiatives to raise opportunities in skilled trades.

Skills

Sourcing

Screening

Full-cycle recruiting

Stakeholder management

Applicant tracking systems

Education

High School Education/GED

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Boolean search

Sourcing platforms

Recruiting technologies

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking an experienced recruiter to lead full-cycle recruitment for skilled trades across multiple locations and projects. You will source, screen, and coordinate candidates while partnering with hiring managers to identify workforce needs and talent pipelines.

The role emphasizes governance, compliance, and active engagement with community partners, educational institutions, and industry associations to support current and future staffing.