Craft Recruiter

Job Description The Craft Recruiter is responsible for assisting in all recruitment efforts of Skilled Trades/Craft candidates for DPR Construction across a national footprint. This role will entail close interactions with field operations, hiring managers and support groups to identify hiring needs and provide guidance with solutions related to recruitment. The Craft Recruiter will execute full life‑cycle craft recruiting and employment activities, including creating and managing requisitions, assessing job specification criteria, identifying screening questions and skills testing, determining candidate interview approach, interviewing potential candidates, gathering and consolidating interview team feedback, and negotiating job offer details with candidates. Responsibilities Open and create requisitions in Workday as requested by leadership and/or hiring managers. Perform phone and in-person screening of applicants, assessing skill level/fit for roles and routing appropriately. Execute the full recruitment and hiring process from candidate sourcing, interview coordination, extending offer and assisting with candidate onboarding. Build and maintain relationships with local & national resources to develop a pipeline of craft candidates. Schedule interviews, logistics and track and escalate issues as needed. Collaborate with the Craft Recruiting Manager to develop recruiting strategies. Manage multiple requisitions and projects concurrently. Build strong relationships with project management teams to fully understand staffing needs and expectations. Work with hiring managers and recruiting teams to execute all staffing plans and develop recruiting strategies. Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the entire hiring process from sourcing to onboarding. Attract quality craft candidates through internet, social media, job boards, cold calling, data mining, networking, employee referrals and job fairs/events. Assist with local and regional networking/hiring events, including job fairs, schools, trade shows, speaking engagements, military events, student career events, etc. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal team members for trust and collaboration. Create and maintain updated job descriptions, interview guides, and other relevant interview materials for craft candidates. Utilize applicant tracking systems to maintain accurate and well‑ordered documentation on all candidates, hiring manager interactions, and other recruiting activities. Assist with DPR Family of Companies recruiting and initiatives as requested. Commit to and embody DPR’s Core Values. Observe legal compliance requirements within the talent acquisition process and work with Talent Partners and Human Resources Departments. Assist on regular and special projects within and outside of recruiting as needed. Process recruiting reports as requested utilizing the applicable software/technology. Attend weekly and monthly staffing meetings with Operations and Field Leadership. Work with Craft Coordinators to coordinate all things craft and enhance the overall craft candidate and employee experience. Will travel to job sites and Business Unit offices as needed to support craft recruiting and training initiatives within the region. Qualifications 3-5 years of full life‑cycle construction craft/skilled trades recruitment experience. Bi‑lingual (English/Spanish) both written and oral highly strongly preferred. Degree and/or relevant certifications a plus; High School Diploma/GED required. Ability and passion to recruit and build pipelines for craft positions regionally and nationally. Experience posting jobs, sourcing candidates, resume searches, cold calling, etc. Prior experience coordinating, leading and planning job fairs and career events and building relationships with technical and other schools/programs. Must be willing to travel as needed throughout area of responsibility. Experience working in an ATS (Workday) and properly tracking candidate progress. Knowledge of data mining, Boolean searches, etc. Must be able to influence without authority and be candidate‑centric in a shared leadership environment. Ability to manage recruiting resources and financial impacts of day‑to‑day recruiting activities. Maintain confidential information and selection decision details. Well versed in the construction industry and DPR’s competitors. Willingness to participate and maintain continued industry and organizational involvement with various sources and networks. Ability to recruit for craft positions throughout your region and multiple project/office sites. Ability to prioritize recruiting needs, communicate with all levels, and change direction as needed and accept constructive feedback on a regular basis. Proficient in MS Office Programs, Applicant Tracking Systems, and other related HRIS Systems. Prior experience with Workday, Power BI, Monday.com, CMIC and Smartsheets is a plus. Excellent communication skills needed including both written and verbal. Positive attitude and organizational skills are required. Detail oriented and willing to tackle various tasks in a fast‑paced environment. Excellent multi‑tasking skills with the ability to perform duties outside of your scope of work when necessary. High level of creativity, motivation, and professionalism combined with ability to think independently and take initiative to proactively solve problems. EEO Statement DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Read more in our EEOE Policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr