Civil Recruiter

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for positions including Project Engineers, Superintendents, Project Managers, Estimators, and skilled craft professionals within water/wastewater construction.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, project pipelines, and required skillsets.
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies using job boards, networking, industry associations, and direct outreach.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future project needs.
• Conduct candidate screenings, interviews, and assessments to evaluate technical qualifications, cultural fit, and project alignment.
• Cook up and facilitate interviews between candidates and hiring teams.
• Coordinate and facilitate interviews between candidates and hiring teams.
• Lead offer process including compensation discussions, approvals, and closing candidates.
• Track candidate activity and maintain accurate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Provide market insights related to talent availability, compensation trends, and competitor activity.
• Represent the company at career fairs, industry events, and college recruiting initiatives.
• Support employer branding efforts to position the company as a top employer in the civil construction industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Five (5) years minimum of recruiting experience, preferably in construction, engineering, or a related industry.
• Experience recruiting for civil, infrastructure, or water/wastewater projects strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction roles, project structures, and terminology.
• Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with ATS platforms (e.g., Dayforce, iCIMS, Workday, etc.), Handshake, and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to influence hiring decisions and guide managers through the recruiting process.