Skilled Trades Recruiter & Project Coordinator

Tradesmen International; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary with yearly bonus

401(k) match

PTO and paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Tradesmen International is seeking a Skilled Trades Recruiter (internally, Project Coordinator) to lead full-cycle recruiting for our skilled craftworker pipeline. You will source, screen, and place tradespeople with our clients, working closely with Account Executives to ensure orders are filled quickly and accurately.

The role requires experience in staffing or HR, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous recruiting experience required; background in staffing, HR, or client/customer relations preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with iCIMS or another ATS a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle, high-volume recruiting to build and maintain a consistent pipeline of qualified craftworkers
• Source, screen, and interview candidates using standardized assessments, both virtually and in person
• Fill client orders by matching craftworkers with proven safety and skill records to project needs
• Maintain accurate candidate records and lead lists to track skillsets, interests, and availability
• Drive craftworker retention through ongoing engagement, relationship-building, and utilization strategies
• Partner closely with Account Executives to align craftworker availability with client demand and support order fulfillment
• Monitor project timelines and craftworker assignments, providing proactive updates on availability and project end-dates
• Ensure all candidates meet safety qualifications and maintain accurate safety and training records
• Provide inside sales and client-facing support as needed

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Communication skills

Organization

Data-driven decisions

Bilingual English/Spanish

Construction industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

ATS (iCIMS or similar)

Job description

Tradesmen International is seeking a Skilled Trades Recruiter (internally, Project Coordinator) to lead full-cycle recruiting for our skilled craftworker pipeline. You will source, screen, and place tradespeople with our clients, working closely with Account Executives to ensure orders are filled quickly and accurately.

The role requires experience in staffing or HR, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.