Field Recruiter - Construction Operations

Dnllc; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + annual incentive bonus

401(k) employer match

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Parental leave

Gym reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

DN is seeking a Field Recruiter – Construction Operations to source, screen, and hire field operations and craft talent for projects across the United States. You will collaborate with unions, labor agencies, and internal stakeholders to build a robust talent pipeline and align recruiting with DN’s 2030 growth plan.

As part of a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment, you will lead full-cycle recruiting, plan career fairs, and manage data-driven hiring metrics.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in construction
• Bilingual English/Spanish with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel nationally to support hiring initiatives
• Experience collaborating with unions and labor agencies
• Knowledge of labor markets and workforce trends
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment analytics tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data-driven recruiting

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for craft workers and field operations roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding activities
• Develop and implement effective sourcing and hiring strategies for full-time construction employees
• Build and maintain relationships with unions, labor agencies, community organizations, schools, and job boards
• Plan, travel to and execute career fairs, hiring events, and brand exposure initiatives
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing opportunities and align hiring with operations
• Manage and present recruitment data to track hiring trends and success rates
• Ensure hiring practices comply with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations
• Impactful role in building a high-performing construction workforce
• Career growth and development opportunities within a growing company
• Industry leadership in heavy-civil construction
• Strong culture emphasizing safety, teamwork, and career development
• Travel nationally as needed to support hiring initiatives

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing strategies

Unions & labor relations

Career fairs planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Recruitment data analytics

Labor-law knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

ATS usage

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business or related field

Tools

ATS

Job boards

Recruitment tools

Job description

Our culture is rooted in a shared vision — to help keep the world’s most precious resource safe — and in the core values that guide us in pursuing this vision and delivering on our mission to clients.

We provide the highest quality liquid storage design and construction services at the best long-term value with an unrivaled customer experience. We have built over 3,500 pre-stressed concrete liquid storage tanks over the past 90 years around the country and world, as a result we have become the leader in the industry when it comes to quality and innovation.

As a Field Recruiter – Construction Operations at DN, you will play a critical role in sourcing, screening, and hiring field operations and craft talent for projects across the United States. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, labor agencies, unions, and external partners to build a strong talent pipeline, ensuring DN continues to grow its world-class field operations team.

This is a dynamic opportunity for a recruiting professional with an understanding of the construction industry who thrives in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment. As part of DN’s 2030 strategic plan, increasing field capacity is a top company priority. The Field Recruiter role provides an opportunity to directly impact the company by increasing field capacity and positioning DN for future success. If you're a results-driven recruiter with a passion for the construction industry and workforce development, we'd love to hear from you!

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for craft workers and field operations roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and initial onboarding activities for new hires.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing and hiring strategies for full-time construction employees.
• Build and maintain relationships with unions, labor agencies, community organizations, schools, and job boards to expand DN’s talent pool.
• Plan, travel to and execute career fairs, hiring events, and brand exposure initiatives to attract top talent.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing opportunities and ensure hiring goals align with operational needs.
• Manage and present recruitment data to track hiring trends and success rates.
• Ensure all hiring practices comply with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations.
• Impactful Role: Play a key part in building a high-performing construction workforce.
• Career Growth: Join a growing company with strong leadership and development opportunities.
• Industry Leadership: Work with a best-in-class team in heavy-civil construction.
• Strong Culture: Be part of a company that values safety, teamwork, and career development.
• 2+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships across all levels of an organization and with external partners.
• Working knowledge of labor markets, workforce trends, and hiring challenges.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS), job boards, and recruitment tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and recruitment analytics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to travel nationally as needed to support hiring initiatives.

Our Total Rewards offerings are designed to invest in our employees and their families, including:

• Competitive base compensation plus eligibility for DN’s annual incentive bonus program
• 401(k) retirement plan consisting of a 100% employer match on the first 6% of employee contributions and an additional 3% Safe Harbor company contribution
• Medical coverage effective on date of hire, with DN covering 80%–85% of premiums depending on plan selection
• Dental coverage effective on date of hire, with DN covering 75% of premiums
• Voluntary vision coverage effective on date of hire
• Flexible Spending Account options for eligible medical, dental and dependent-care expenses
• Company-paid life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off starting at 16 days annually, increasing with tenure, plus 9 paid holidays each year
• Half-day Fridays between July 4 and Labor Day
• Paid parental leave for birth mothers and spouses or committed partners
• Employee Assistance Program available at no cost to employees and household members for work/life support
• Tuition reimbursement
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee referral incentive program
• Career growth, internal mobility and professional development opportunities within a stable, purpose-driven company

DN is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.