Construction Trades Recruiter

Benchmark Utility Services•Fredericksburg, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Benchmark Utility Services is a premier design-build, site, and underground utility construction company with a strong track record of successful projects. We specialize in mission-critical infrastructure and are committed to collaboration, innovation, safety, and excellence. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in their professional development and career growth within a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. We are seeking a passionate Construction Trades Recruiter to connect skilled professionals with meaningful careers in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered.
Minimum two (2) years of recruiting experience, preferably within construction, utilities, manufacturing, transportation, or skilled trades.
Experience recruiting field employees in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of full-cycle recruiting and talent acquisition best practices.
Ability to build relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and operational leadership.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple openings and deadlines simultaneously.
Experience utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HRIS platforms, Microsoft Office, and recruiting software.
Knowledge of employment laws and hiring compliance preferred.
Valid driver's license with the ability to travel frequently throughout assigned territories.
Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Experience recruiting for underground utilities, heavy civil construction, site development, or related industries.
Existing network within the construction or skilled trades community.
Experience coordinating hiring events and community recruiting initiatives.
SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential or other recruiting certification.

Responsibilities

Source, recruit, screen, interview, and hire qualified construction professionals including operators, foremen, crew leaders, laborers, pipe layers, utility workers, and other skilled trades.
Develop and maintain a continuous pipeline of qualified candidates through field recruiting, networking, referrals, job fairs, trade schools, workforce development organizations, and community outreach.
Conduct regular visits to active job sites to build relationships with field leadership, understand staffing needs, and identify recruiting opportunities.
Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Operations leadership to understand current and upcoming workforce requirements.
Coordinate and schedule interviews, hiring events, recruiting campaigns, and hiring initiatives.
Maintain frequent communication with candidates throughout the recruitment and hiring process to ensure positive candidate experience.
Conduct candidate screenings, reference checks, background checks, drug testing coordination, DOT physical scheduling, and other pre-employment requirements.
Collaborate with Human Resources and Safety to support new hire onboarding, orientation scheduling, and required employment documentation.
Maintain accurate candidate records, interview notes, recruiting activity, and hiring status within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Participate in weekly recruiting meetings and provide updates regarding recruiting activity, candidate pipelines, hiring progress, and workforce needs.
Track recruiting metrics including applicant flow, interviews, hires, time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and other key performance indicators.
Promote Benchmark Utility Services' culture, values, and employment brand throughout the recruiting process.
Build long-term relationships with candidates to develop future talent pipelines for anticipated staffing needs.
Stay current on labor market trends, compensation expectations, and competitive recruiting strategies within the construction industry.
Travel regularly throughout assigned recruiting territories, job sites, hiring events, and company offices.
Support additional recruiting, Human Resources, and workforce planning initiatives as assigned.