Talent Acquisition Specialist

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Richmond (VA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

401k with match

Paid holidays and time off

Hybrid schedule with real flexibility

Job summary

A leading construction recruiting firm is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist in Richmond, VA. The role focuses on full-cycle recruiting for MEP disciplines, involving works from field leadership to executive-level hires. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of recruiting experience, particularly in MEP or skilled trades. Benefits include uncapped commission, hybrid schedule, and the chance to shape hiring strategy, not just fill positions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of talent acquisition or recruiting experience.
• Proven experience recruiting within MEP, construction, or skilled trades.
• Ability to recruit across multiple levels, including senior leadership.
• Strong communication, sourcing, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for MEP roles including superintendents, project managers, engineers, and executives.
• Partner with leaders to define hiring needs, timelines, and market strategy.
• Source passive talent using LinkedIn, referrals, and industry networks.
• Screen, interview, coordinate offers, and close candidates.
• Maintain strong candidate experience and organized pipelines.

Job description

Overview

Director of Recruiting Strategy and Innovation | Kodiak Construction Staffing

Kodiak is partnering with a growing MEP organization to hire a Talent Acquisition Specialist who knows how to recruit in competitive, technical markets and close. This role focuses on full-cycle recruiting across Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) disciplines, supporting hires from field leadership to executive-level roles. You’ll work directly with hiring managers, influence hiring strategy, and own searches that matter.

What’s in it for you

• Uncapped commission eligible from day one
• 401k with match and additional employer contributions
• Paid holidays and time off

What You’ll Do

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for MEP roles including superintendents, project managers, engineers, and executives
• Partner with leaders to define hiring needs, timelines, and market strategy
• Source passive talent using LinkedIn, referrals, and industry networks
• Screen, interview, coordinate offers, and close candidates
• Maintain strong candidate experience and organized pipelines

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of talent acquisition or recruiting experience
• Proven experience recruiting within MEP, construction, or skilled trades
• Ability to recruit across multiple levels, including senior leadership
• Strong communication, sourcing, and stakeholder management skills

Why Kodiak

• Hybrid schedule with real flexibility
• High-impact recruiting work, no resume farming
• Opportunity to shape hiring strategy, not just fill reqs.

Apply today

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. Employment eligibility will be verified at the time of hire.

Legal and job details

• Job function: Manufacturing, Strategy/Planning, and General Business
• Industries: Construction, Building Construction, and Construction Hardware Manufacturing

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