Talent Acquisition Specialist I or II

CEI Services; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Flexible spending account

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Telehealth

Gym membership network

Paid time off

Holidays

Bereavement leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

MasTec Industrial is actively seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist I or II to lead full-cycle recruiting across North America. You will partner with operations leaders to anticipate workforce needs, build pipelines, and drive timely hires for engineers and construction roles.

The role offers remote work with standard business hours and travel up to 10% for recruiting events. You will use iCIMS and other tools to enhance candidate experience and ensure compliance while delivering results.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year recruiting experience; construction or related industry preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, for career fair and other recruiting efforts may be required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers as a trusted talent advisor, providing guidance on hiring strategies, candidate evaluation, and recruitment best practices.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for exempt and non‑exempt positions, from sourcing and screening through offer acceptance and onboarding.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs across a variety of construction, operations, and support functions.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies using networking, referrals, social media, job boards, talent communities, and other recruiting channels.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience while driving timely hiring decisions and results.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, recruitment activities, and hiring documentation within the applicant tracking system.
• Identify opportunities to improve hiring processes, recruitment tools, and manager effectiveness through training and coaching.
• Support diversity, equal employment opportunity, and affirmative action initiatives throughout the recruitment process.
• Participate in recruiting projects, hiring events, workforce planning activities, and other talent acquisition initiatives.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Talent advisory

Sourcing strategy

Candidate engagement

Relationship building

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

iCIMS

Job description

Overview

MasTec Industrial is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist I or II to help attract, engage, and hire the skilled professionals who power complex industrial construction projects across North America. In this role, you'll partner closely with operations leaders to anticipate workforce needs, solve hiring challenges, and build talent pipelines that support both today's projects and tomorrow's growth.

This is a true full-cycle recruiting role with the opportunity to recruit for a diverse range of positions, including project engineers, field engineers, schedulers, estimators, project controls professionals, operations support staff, and construction leadership roles. No two days are the same, and success requires the ability to shift priorities, adapt quickly, and remain focused on delivering results.

Our culture is built on high expectations, accountability, and service to others. We work hard, move fast, and support one another in a dynamic environment where business needs can change quickly. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, embraces challenges, takes ownership, and genuinely enjoys helping leaders, hiring teams, and candidates succeed.

If you're energized by building relationships, solving problems, and connecting great people with meaningful careers, you'll find an opportunity to grow, make an impact, and help build the workforce behind some of the industry's most important projects. Join us and help build the teams that build what's next.

Location & Travel Details: This is a remote position, which can be located anywhere in the continental United States. Must be able to work within regular business hours Monday-Friday between 7am-6pm of the applicable time zone. We offer all IT equipment, including a work cell phone or cell phone reimbursement.

Company Overview

MasTec Industrial and Phoenix Industrial have built and maintained vital industrial infrastructure across North America since 1947. We serve clients across energy transition, industrial processing, sustainable solutions, mining, and power generation, delivering everything from construction services to full EPC execution. Our teams combine hands-on construction expertise with engineering, project management, fabrication, startup, and commissioning capabilities to deliver complex industrial projects.

Our work matters because the facilities we help power communities, support industry, and keep the economy moving. We take pride in tackling complex challenges, delivering quality work, and leaving every project stronger than we found it. We are committed to safety, quality, and delivering results, while creating opportunities for our people to grow their careers, develop new skills, and leave a lasting mark on the projects they help build. Hardworking professionals drive our success and value teamwork, accountability, craftsmanship, and getting the job done right.

The MasTec Industrial operating group is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. 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 growth in dynamic environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News‑Record #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor).

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers as a trusted talent advisor, providing guidance on hiring strategies, candidate evaluation, and recruitment best practices.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for exempt and non‑exempt positions, from sourcing and screening through offer acceptance and onboarding.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs across a variety of construction, operations, and support functions.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies using networking, referrals, social media, job boards, talent communities, and other recruiting channels.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience while driving timely hiring decisions and results.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, recruitment activities, and hiring documentation within the applicant tracking system.
• Identify opportunities to improve hiring processes, recruitment tools, and manager effectiveness through training and coaching.
• Support diversity, equal employment opportunity, and affirmative action initiatives throughout the recruitment process.
• Participate in recruiting projects, hiring events, workforce planning activities, and other talent acquisition initiatives.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Compensation (Talent Acquisition Specialist I)

• Minimum of 1 year recruiting experience is required, construction or related industry experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, for career fair and other recruiting efforts may be required.
• Compensation $65,000-$85,000 / year, commensurate with experience

Qualifications & Compensation (Talent Acquisition Specialist II)

• Minimum of 3 years recruiting experience with at least 1 year in construction preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, for career fair and other recruiting efforts may be required.
• Compensation $75,000-$95,000 / year, commensurate with experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of EEO, OFCCP, and employment law compliance.
• Experience sourcing talent through job boards, social media, networking, and internet research.
• Experience with iCIMS or other applicant tracking systems preferred.
• Strong relationship‑building and consultative communication skills.
• Ability to influence, coach, and partner with hiring leaders.
• Passion for delivering an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Ability to build credibility with candidates, hiring teams, and senior leaders.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Skilled in sourcing strategy, candidate engagement, and talent attraction.
• Strong organization, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web‑based recruiting tools.

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

• 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)

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 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

Position may be subject to pre‑employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [e-mail]. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to‑date information.

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.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ .

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third‑party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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Service Line: MPC-MasTec Industrial