Field Recruiter

UNKNOWN; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chamberlin Roofing and Waterproofing in Houston, TX, is seeking a Field Recruiter to attract, screen, and hire skilled field personnel for commercial roofing and waterproofing projects. You will build talent pipelines and partner with Superintendents and Operations leaders to staff current and upcoming jobs.

This role emphasizes community outreach, trade-school engagement, and events to create sustainable staffing.

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for hourly and skilled-trades positions.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally as needed.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with ATS, Microsoft Office, and recruiting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Identify and utilize sources to recruit internal and external personnel.
• Source, screen, and hire field employees for roofing and waterproofing operations.
• Develop and maintain candidate pipelines for Roofing, Waterproofing, and Sheet metal roles.
• Conduct phone and in-person interviews and assessments.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment from sourcing through onboarding.
• Maintain recruiting metrics, hiring reports, and candidate tracking.
• Partner with Superintendents and Operations Leadership on staffing needs.
• Represent the company at hiring events and community outreach programs.
• Promote opportunities for career growth and advancement within Chamberlin.

Skills

Recruiting experience

ATS proficiency

Travel ability

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Construction Management, or related field

Equivalent experience considered

Minimum 2 years recruiting experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Recruiting platforms

Job description

The Field Recruiter is responsible for developing and executing strategies to attract, engage, and hire skilled and entry-level field employees for commercial roofing and waterproofing operations. This role focuses on recruiting Roofing Technicians, Waterproofing Technicians, Lead Technicians, Foremen, and other field personnel to support current and future project staffing needs. This individual will also support office recruitment when needed.

The ideal candidate is highly relationship-driven, comfortable working in field and construction environments, and passionate about building talent pipelines through community outreach, hiring events, trade schools, high schools, colleges, and industry networking. This position works closely with Superintendents, Operations Managers, and Project Leadership to anticipate manpower demands and ensure projects are staffed with qualified personnel.

• - Identify and utilize sources that will allow for recruitment of personnel both internal (employee referrals) and external to fill roles within the company.
• Source, screen, and hire field employees for commercial roofing and waterproofing operations.
• Develop and maintain active candidate pipelines for Roofing, Waterproofing, and Sheet metal, installers, tradesmen, and supervisors.
• Conduct phone interviews, in-person interviews, and candidate assessments to evaluate skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process from sourcing through onboarding.
• Maintain recruiting metrics, hiring reports, and candidate tracking activities.
• Partner closely with Superintendents and Operations Leadership to understand current and future manpower requirements.
• Build proactive recruiting strategies to address anticipated staffing shortages and project growth.
• Continuously evaluate workforce trends and labor market availability.
• Represent the company at hiring events, job fairs, trade association events, workforce development programs, and community outreach initiatives.
• Attend high school career fairs to promote careers in commercial construction, roofing, and waterproofing.
• Establish relationships with technical schools, apprenticeship programs, workforce development agencies, and college career centers.
• Develop and maintain partnerships that create sustainable talent pipelines.
• Promote opportunities for career growth and advancement within the organization.
• Serve as a brand ambassador for the company within the construction and skilled trades communities.
• Develop recruiting campaigns that highlight career opportunities, benefits, training programs, and advancement paths.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Support employee referral initiatives and recruitment marketing efforts.
• Coordinate with Human Resources and Operations teams to facilitate successful onboarding of new hires.
• Assist with new-hire orientation and integration into field teams.
• Gather feedback from field leadership and employees to improve recruiting effectiveness and retention.
• Support initiatives focused on workforce development and employee engagement.

Position Skills and Requirements

• - Experience recruiting for hourly and skilled-trades positions.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively with field leadership and operations teams.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Microsoft Office, and recruiting platforms.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally and regionally as needed.
• Experience recruiting for commercial roofing, waterproofing, construction, or related trades.
• Familiarity with workforce development programs, apprenticeship programs, and skilled labor recruiting.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Education and Other Required Qualifications

• - Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Construction Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum 2 years of recruiting experience, preferably in construction, skilled trades, manufacturing, logistics, or field service environments.
• Ability and willingness to travel to other Chamberlin markets to support recruiting needs.

Chamberlin Roofing and Waterproofing seeks and values people of all backgrounds because every employee, customer and business partner is important. Chamberlin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related conditions, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.Chamberlin is committed to complying with EEOC, including those requirements set out in this link regarding employee rights.