Contract Recruiter - Federal Construction & Infrastructure

Burnett Specialists; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule after onboarding

Opportunity for extension

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Burnett Specialists is seeking a Contract Recruiter for Federal Construction & Infrastructure in Houston, TX. The role supports project-based staffing for large-scale federal initiatives with a hybrid setup after training.

Responsibilities include full-cycle recruiting across professional, technical, and field roles, partnering with hiring managers, and ensuring a fast, candidate-focused process for urgent staffing needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting within construction, engineering, infrastructure, industrial, energy, utility, manufacturing, or project-based environments.
• Ability to manage multiple openings simultaneously and independently.
• Strong sourcing, interviewing, and candidate assessment skills.
• Experience partnering directly with hiring managers and business leaders.
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies.
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting from requisition intake through offer stage and onboarding transition.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring priorities, position requirements, and project timelines.
• Source and recruit professionals for project management, engineering, construction, safety, procurement, operations, and skilled trades positions.
• Conduct candidate screening, interview coordination, reference checks, and offer support.
• Maintain applicant tracking system records and ensure an exceptional candidate experience.
• Develop recruiting strategies to attract qualified talent in competitive markets.
• Build relationships with external staffing partners and industry networks.
• Support high-priority hiring initiatives with accelerated timelines.
• Communicate regularly with hiring managers regarding recruiting activity, candidate pipelines, and market feedback.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Construction/engineering recruiting

Sourcing & screening

Stakeholder management

ATS knowledge (iCIMS)

Multi-opening management

Tools

iCIMS

Job description

Contract Recruiter - Federal Construction & Infrastructure Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid after training period) Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Duration: Contract assignment for 3+ months with potential for extension and long-term opportunities

About the Opportunity

A growing organization supporting large-scale federal, infrastructure, utility, and construction projects is seeking an experienced Recruiter to manage full-cycle recruiting efforts across a wide range of professional, technical, and field-based positions. This role is ideal for a recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys partnering directly with hiring managers, and can effectively identify top talent for project-driven organizations with urgent staffing needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting from requisition intake through offer stage and onboarding transition
• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring priorities, position requirements, and project timelines
• Source and recruit professionals for project management, engineering, construction, safety, procurement, operations, and skilled trades positions
• Conduct candidate screening, interview coordination, reference checks, and offer support
• Maintain applicant tracking system records and ensure an exceptional candidate experience
• Develop recruiting strategies to attract qualified talent in competitive markets
• Build relationships with external staffing partners and industry networks
• Support high-priority hiring initiatives with accelerated timelines
• Communicate regularly with hiring managers regarding recruiting activity, candidate pipelines, and market feedback

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
• Experience recruiting within construction, engineering, infrastructure, industrial, energy, utility, manufacturing, or other project-based environments
• Ability to manage multiple openings simultaneously and independently
• Strong sourcing, interviewing, and candidate assessment skills
• Experience partnering directly with hiring managers and business leaders
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for federal construction projects or government-supported programs
• Familiarity with positions such as Project Managers, Construction Managers, Project Controls, Schedulers, Procurement Professionals, Safety Personnel, Engineers, and Skilled Trades
• Experience supporting rapid project mobilization and urgent staffing initiatives
• Experience with ATS platforms such as iCIMS

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to support high-impact infrastructure and federal projects
• Exposure to a variety of professional, technical, and field operations roles
• Collaborative team environment
• Hybrid schedule available after onboarding and training
• Potential for extension and future career growth opportunities
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