Craft Recruiting Lead for Self-Perform Construction

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.Craft Recruiting ManagerJob Description:HITT Contracting is seeking an experienced and highly relationship-driven Craft Recruiting Manager to lead talent acquisition for HITT’s self-perform construction business established through the acquisition of Brycon LLC. This position will be based out of HITT’s Phoenix, AZ office and will support recruiting efforts across key self-perform markets and project locations throughout the Southwest and beyond. The role reports to HITT’s Senior Manager of Recruiting, based at our headquarters outside Washington, DC.This group specializes in delivering complex self-perform construction services across advanced manufacturing, industrial, mission critical, and high-tech environments. With deep expertise in cleanroom construction, process piping, equipment and tool installation, electrical and mechanical systems, automated material handling systems (AMHS), and other technically demanding scopes, Brycon supports some of the most sophisticated and precision-driven project environments in the industry.As the business grows across key markets including Phoenix, AZ, Albuquerque, NM, Reno, NV, and Taylor, TX, building a scalable and high-performing skilled trades recruiting function will be critical to supporting operational growth and project execution. The Craft Recruiting Manager will lead recruiting efforts focused on attracting and hiring highly skilled craft professionals across multiple regions and project locations.Serving as the subject matter expert for craft and skilled trades recruiting, this individual brings direct experience recruiting within industrial construction, self-perform construction, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, mission critical, or similarly complex technical construction environments. Candidates without experience recruiting skilled trades and craft talent within these industries will not be considered. The ideal candidate understands the realities of craft recruiting, including fast-moving hiring needs, changing workforce demands, and high-volume recruiting activity, while still maintaining a strong focus on candidate experience, relationship-building, and long-term team fit.As Brycon Self-Perform continues to integrate with HITT’s broader people, recruiting, and operations, this individual will help support the evolution of recruiting processes, workforce practices, compensation alignment, compliance standards, systems, and operating models across the self-perform business. Success in the position requires adaptability, strong judgment, and the ability to help build scalable workforce and recruiting practices during a period of active integration and growth. This position is expected to work onsite four days per week, with some travel to project sites and regional markets as business needs require.HITT, founded in 1937, is one of the nation’s top commercial construction companies with more than $13 billion in annual revenue and projects nationwide. Our growth has always been rooted in strong relationships, operational excellence, and a people-first culture. As we continue to expand our capabilities and project portfolio, we remain focused on building exceptional teams that reflect our commitment to quality, innovation, and partnership.ResponsibilitiesCraft & Skilled Trades RecruitingLead full life cycle recruiting for craft and skilled trades positions supporting Brycon Self-Perform operations across multiple regions and project sitesRecruit for highly specialized craft and field roles supporting advanced manufacturing and technical construction environments, including process piping, welding, equipment installation, tool installation, electrical and mechanical trades, rigging, fabrication, concrete, and field leadership positionsDevelop creative and proactive sourcing strategies to identify qualified craft talent in highly competitive labor marketsBuild strong candidate pipelines through direct sourcing, networking, referrals, trade associations, workforce partnerships, apprenticeship programs, community organizations, and industry eventsManage fast-moving, high-volume recruiting activity while maintaining strong standards for candidate experience, hiring quality, and team fitServe as a knowledgeable and credible representative of Brycon Self-Perform and HITT within skilled trades communities and regional labor marketsWorkforce Planning, Vendor Strategy & Operational PartnershipPartner closely with operational leaders, superintendents, project leadership, and workforce planning stakeholders to understand labor needs and hiring priorities across active and upcoming projectsDevelop recruiting strategies aligned with project-specific labor demands and changing workforce needs across regions and project sitesHelp adapt recruiting processes and approaches to support the realities of field and skilled trades hiring while maintaining alignment with HITT’s broader recruiting standards and team culture expectationsProvide market intelligence related to labor availability, compensation trends, competitor activity, and hiring challenges across targeted regionsPartner with operational leadership to evaluate workforce sourcing strategies across self-perform operations, including direct hire recruiting, temporary labor usage, and external workforce partnershipsBuild and manage relationships with preferred staffing and labor partners, helping establish consistent expectations around quality, responsiveness, workforce standards, and overall partnership performanceHelp to standardize labor vendor practices, improve visibility into vendor usage and spend, and support long-term workforce planning effortsIdentify opportunities to reduce any overreliance on temporary labor through stronger direct hire recruiting pipelines and more proactive workforce planningTalent Pipeline Development & Community EngagementDevelop partnerships with trade schools, workforce development programs, military transition organizations, apprenticeship programs, and community collegesRepresent Brycon Self-Perform and HITT at hiring events, trade association meetings, career fairs, and industry networking opportunitiesSupport the development of sustainable talent pipelines for future workforce needs across self-perform operationsRecruiting Operations, Integration & Workforce InfrastructurePartner with HITT’s Southwest business unit and Brycon Self-Perform leadership, HR Business Partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to support the ongoing integration of self-perform workforce practices into HITT’s broader people and operational infrastructureHelp establish scalable recruiting processes, workforce practices, and talent acquisition standards aligned with HITT’s long-term operating model and growth strategySupport alignment of craft and field hiring practices with HITT’s compensation philosophy, job structures, compliance standards, and broader team member programs and policiesHelp bring greater consistency and structure to workforce processes, reporting, recruiting operations, and workforce planning practices across regions and project locationsMaintain accurate recruiting activity and candidate data within Workday, UKG, and other recruiting systems as applicableEnsure compliance with hiring practices, employment regulations, and workforce documentation requirements across multiple states and project sitesCollaboration & Team ContributionPartner closely with HITT’s broader recruiting organization to align recruiting practices, share market insights, and support enterprise talent initiativesCollaborate with HR Business Partners, Operations, Safety, and project teams to ensure alignment throughout the hiring processServe as a trusted recruiting partner and advisor across both field and corporate leadership teamsQualificationsBachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience5–8+ years of recruiting experience required, including direct experience leading craft and skilled trades recruiting within industrial construction, self-perform construction, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, mission critical, or similarly technical construction environmentsDirect experience recruiting for specialized craft and field positions is required; candidates without this experience will not be consideredDemonstrated expertise recruiting for hard-to-fill skilled trades positions including electrical, mechanical, process piping, welding, rigging, equipment installation, fabrication, and related field operations rolesStrong understanding of skilled trades workforce dynamics, regional labor markets, and craft recruiting strategies within technical construction environmentsExperience helping build, standardize, or scale workforce processes within growing, evolving, or integrated organizations strongly preferredStrong understanding of workforce compliance, compensation considerations, and operational hiring practices within craft and field-based environments preferredExperience partnering with staffing agencies, labor vendors, or workforce partners within craft or field-based environments strongly preferredStrong sourcing skills including LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, referrals, market mapping, and field/community-based recruiting approachesAbility to build credibility and strong working relationships with field leadership, operations teams, and skilled trades professionalsExcellent communication, organization, and relationship management skillsComfortable operating in fast-paced, dynamic environments with changing business prioritiesExperience working across multiple recruiting systems or HR platforms preferred; Workday and/or UKG experience strongly valuedWillingness and ability to travel regularly to project sites and regional markets as business needs requireStrong sense of ownership, urgency, adaptability, and follow-throughHITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr HITT Contracting