Construction Recruiter

Construction Recruiter

Laland Baptiste, LLC is a certified minority and woman owned construction management and consulting firm. Laland Baptiste provides innovative and professional services throughout all phases of the construction life cycle. We pride ourselves on being loyal and reliable to our customers, clients, and our greatest assets, our people. Laland Baptiste is dedicated to providing unparalleled services throughout the construction life cycle. These services include Construction Management, Program Management, Owners Representation, Resident Engineering, Inspection, Preconstruction Consulting, Change Order Review, Value Engineering, Administration Assistance, Document Control and Staff Augmentation primarily for public clients. Our clients include but are not limited to NYS Office of General Services, the State University Construction Fund, Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, NYC Health + Hospitals, NYC Department of Design and Construction, NYC Parks & Recreation, NYC School Construction Authority, NYC Economic Development Corporation, Battery Park City Authority, and NYS Parks, Recreations and Historic Preservation and various municipalities throughout the state.

We are looking for a dedicated Construction Recruiter to join our internal HR and talent acquisition team. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, attracting, and hiring qualified construction professionals across all levels of the organization — from field supervisors and project engineers to senior project managers and estimators. You will serve as a key partner to hiring managers, ensuring our teams are staffed with the right people to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for construction roles including project managers, superintendents, estimators, field engineers, and skilled tradespeople
• Partner with department heads and hiring managers to understand staffing needs, job requirements, and project timelines
• Source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, industry networks, trade schools, and employee referrals
• Screen and interview candidates to evaluate technical qualifications, experience, and alignment with company culture
• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring teams, ensuring a smooth and professional process
• Extend offers, manage pre-employment requirements, and support onboarding coordination
• Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and provide regular updates to hiring managers
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for recurring and anticipated hiring needs
• Represent Laland Baptiste at industry events, career fairs, and professional associations to strengthen our employer brand

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruiting experience, preferably within construction, engineering, or a related industry
• Familiarity with construction roles, project delivery methods (GC, CM, design-build), and jobsite organizational structures
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels — from field staff to executive leadership
• Experience with ATS platforms and sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, or similar
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple open requisitions simultaneously
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a commitment to a positive candidate experience
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Construction Management, or equivalent experience preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Opportunity to grow within a dynamic and project-driven organization
• A collaborative team environment where your contributions directly impact the quality of our workforce