Staff Recruiter

Job Description

Job Description

Join a top employer in the Kansas City area that is experiencing strong growth within its construction division. This 6-month contract opportunity was created to support an influx of hiring needs and offers the potential for extension or permanent employment. Consultants receive 6 paid holidays and 10 days of accrued PTO annually .

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of high-volume construction recruiting experience , recruiting for roles such as Project Managers, Estimators, Safety professionals, Procurement, and other construction-related positions . This recruiter will manage approximately 30-60 requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door with a well-known, growing organization.

Job Description

The Recruiter partners closely with talent acquisition professionals and hiring managers to design and execute recruitment strategies that identify, attract, and hire top talent. This role primarily supports a Construction Global Practice and works across estimating, procurement, construction management, and project controls to ensure critical positions are filled with highly qualified candidates. The recruiter manages full-cycle recruiting activities, builds strong relationships with stakeholders, and promotes the organization’s culture and benefits to engage and retain top talent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies to identify top talent for current openings and future workforce needs within construction-related disciplines.
• Conduct initial screening of potential candidates to evaluate qualifications, experience, interest level, geographic preferences, and salary expectations.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand specific position requirements, job responsibilities, and how each role supports broader business goals.
• Recommend qualified candidates to hiring teams and provide thoughtful guidance throughout the selection process.
• Promote and communicate the organization’s culture and benefits to candidates to enhance engagement and support successful recruitment outcomes.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting activities, from sourcing and screening through interview coordination and offer support.
• Use Microsoft Office and related tools to maintain accurate records, create reports, and support recruiting workflows.
• Understand, follow, and ensure compliance with all established policies, processes, and procedures related to recruitment and employment.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of personal, confidential, and proprietary information throughout the hiring process.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards in daily work.
• Perform other recruiting and talent acquisition duties as assigned to support the broader talent strategy.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of high-volume recruiting experience, preferably handling multiple requisitions simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience in full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing coordination, and offer support.
• Recruiting experience within construction, engineering, or a similar technical or project-based industry.
• Strong talent acquisition and recruitment skills, with the ability to identify and attract top talent in competitive markets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications to manage candidate data, reporting, and communication.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with hiring managers and talent acquisition partners to align recruiting efforts with business needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage candidates and stakeholders professionally.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Solid understanding of standard recruiting processes, policies, and compliance requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience supporting recruitment for estimating, procurement, construction management, or project controls roles.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while managing competing priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing candidate pipelines and documentation.
• Capability to represent and articulate organizational culture and benefits to candidates in a compelling and professional manner.
• Interest in building a long-term career in talent acquisition and recruitment within the construction or engineering sector.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Kansas City, MO.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $43.57/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.