Sr Craft Recruiter

Wanzek Construction, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Flexible spending account (FSA)

IT work equipment

Job summary

MasTec Renewables is seeking a Senior Craft Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting for wind and solar craft roles across the United States. You will manage sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offers while coordinating onboarding and ensuring compliance with EEO/OFCCP requirements.

The role is remote nationwide with travel about 25% to project sites, collaborating with HR, Safety, and Field Ops teams to support staffing across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of recruitment experience, construction industry preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and candidate management.
• Strong interviewing, negotiation, and sourcing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for skilled craft positions across wind and solar construction projects.
• Manage sourcing, screening, interviewing, and job offers to meet staffing targets.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract diverse craft workers from multiple sources.
• Collaborate with project managers and HR to forecast labor needs and site readiness.
• Coordinate onboarding, compliance, and documentation to ensure smooth hiring processes.

Skills

Interviewing

Negotiation

Sourcing

Candidate assessment

MS Office

iCIMS

UKG

ServiceNow

Communication

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

iCIMS

UKG

Service Now

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Senior Craft Recruiter will be responsible to execute full life cycle craft recruiting and employment activities including onboarding, performance assessments, disciplinary actions and transfer coordination. Tasks will include but are not limited to creating and managing requisitions including: assess job specification criteria, identify screening questions and determine candidate interview approach, interview potential candidates as well as gather and consolidate feedback from interview and complete interview elevation documentation; negotiate job offer details with candidate. Senior Craft Recruiter must identify and stay current on market trends in the marketplace that impact ability to support project staffing.

This is a remote position, which can be based anywhere in the U.S. This position supports our business across the United States. This position does require 25% travel throughout the United States.

Company Overview

MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, combines over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction. Depending on your position and project, you may work for one or more of our companies over your career with us. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor).

We embrace diverse perspectives among our employees and across all levels of our business, including our suppliers, community partners, and clients. We have built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and approaches to our organization. By collaborating across departments, we foster innovation and encourage everyone—from interns to executives—to share their ideas and make an impact. Our goal is to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in our industry.

The MasTec Renewables market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.

Training and Development

• Develop training materials– Create manuals, guides, e-learning content, and onboarding materials for recruiting teams.
• Conduct training sessions– Lead workshops or coaching sessions on sourcing, interviewing, candidate engagement, ATS use, and compliance.
• Assess recruiter performance– Monitor trainees’ progress and provide feedback or additional coaching.
• Standardize recruiting processes– Ensure consistent use of recruiting tools, scripts, and best practices.
• Stay updated on trends– Keep up with current recruiting technologies, DEI hiring practices, and labor market changes.
• Collaborate with leadership– Work with HR or recruiting managers to identify skill gaps and design training accordingly.
• Evaluate training effectiveness– Collect feedback, track metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, quality of hire), and adjust programs.

Full-Cycle Recruiting

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for skilled craft positions across wind and solar construction projects (e.g., electricians, millwrights, turbine techs, solar installers).
• Manage sourcing, screening, interviewing, and job offers to ensure project staffing targets are met on time and within budget.

Sourcing & Outreach

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract qualified craft workers from diverse sources (jobboards, trade schools, unions, referrals, social media, etc.).
• Build relationships with trade schools, apprenticeship programs, and veteran transition programs to create pipelines of talent.
• Maintain and grow a network of pre-vetted craft talent for quick mobilization.

Workforce Planning

• Collaborate with project managers, site managers, and workforce planners to forecast labor needs across multiple wind and solar sites.
• Prioritize hiring based on project timelines, site readiness, and trade-specific demand.

Candidate Experience & Compliance

• Ensure a positive candidate experience by providing timely updates and clear communication throughout the hiring process.
• Ensure all hiring practices are compliant with company policies, industry safety standards, EEO, and OFCCP guidelines.
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements such as drug screens, background checks, and certifications (e.g., OSHA 10/30, NCCER, CPR).

Process & Technology Management

• Maintain accurate candidate records in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and project tracking tools.
• Generate recruiting reports (e.g., fill times, source effectiveness, diversity metrics).
• Recommend and implement process improvements to optimize craft recruiting workflows.

Project Support

• Support on-site mobilization and onboarding efforts during peak project ramps.
• Partner with HR, Safety, and Field Operations teams to ensure smooth workforce integration.
• Travel to project sites only per request and approved by Sr. Craft Recruiting Manager for hiring events, job fairs, or onboarding support.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior recruiters or recruiting coordinators.
• Represent the recruiting team in cross-functional project meetings.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Sr Craft Recruiter III

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience, construction industry experience preferred
• Ability to travel up to 10%, for career fair and other recruiting efforts may be required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the company’s Zero Injury principles
• Exceptional prioritization and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Experience with iCIMS, UKG and/or Service Now is a plus
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail while operating with a high sense of urgency
• Intermediate sourcing, interviewing, and negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with a penchant towards metrics
• Experience recruiting talent in competitive markets
• Decisive ability to shift priorities and function effectively in a dynamic fast paced work culture
• Ability to interact and build strong relationships with multiple levels of management
• Effectively communicate to multiple levels of the organization and internal HR team

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

• Annual Incentive Program (AIP)
• Competitive base salary
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
• IT work equipment including work cell phone or reimbursement

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.