Senior Craft Recruiter - High-Volume Field Staffing

Orion; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion is seeking an Experienced Craft Recruiter to support staffing across multiple projects and regions. The role focuses on full-cycle recruitment for skilled trades, general labor, and field construction personnel to ensure timely, cost-effective staffing aligned with project needs.

The candidate will partner with project managers, superintendents, field leadership, and HR to develop sourcing strategies, maintain pipelines, and ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of recruiting experience, preferably in craft, skilled trades, concrete, or construction staffing.
• Experience supporting travel-friendly, project-based staffing across multiple projects and regions.
• Proven ability to source, screen, and hire qualified craft workers.
• Experience partnering with project managers, field leadership, and HR teams on workforce planning.
• Working knowledge of ATS and recruiting tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for craft and field positions, from sourcing to onboarding.
• Recruit carpenters, concrete finishers, laborers, ironworkers, operators, foremen, and other craft workers as needed.
• Collaborate with PMs and field leaders to identify current and future workforce requirements.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for ongoing and upcoming projects.
• Execute high-volume recruiting strategies to meet staffing goals and timelines.
• Coordinate interviews, provide feedback, and communicate offers per guidelines.

Skills

Sourcing

High-volume recruitment

Communication

multitask management

ATS proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business or related field

Tools

ATS

Job boards

Social media sourcing

Job description

Orion is seeking an Experienced Craft Recruiter to support staffing across multiple projects and regions. The role focuses on full-cycle recruitment for skilled trades, general labor, and field construction personnel to ensure timely, cost-effective staffing aligned with project needs.

The candidate will partner with project managers, superintendents, field leadership, and HR to develop sourcing strategies, maintain pipelines, and ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.