Craft Recruiting Manager

HITT Contracting Inc.•Phoenix, AZ

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
5–8+ 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 environments
Direct experience recruiting for specialized craft and field positions is required; candidates without this experience will not be considered
Demonstrated expertise recruiting for hard-to-fill skilled trades positions including electrical, mechanical, process piping, welding, rigging, equipment installation, fabrication, and related field operations roles
Strong understanding of skilled trades workforce dynamics, regional labor markets, and craft recruiting strategies within technical construction environments
Experience helping build, standardize, or scale workforce processes within growing, evolving, or integrated organizations strongly preferred
Strong understanding of workforce compliance, compensation considerations, and operational hiring practices within craft and field-based environments preferred
Experience partnering with staffing agencies, labor vendors, or workforce partners within craft or field-based environments strongly preferred
Strong sourcing skills including LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, referrals, market mapping, and field/community-based recruiting approaches
Ability to build credibility and strong working relationships with field leadership, operations teams, and skilled trades professionals
Excellent communication, organization, and relationship management skills
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, dynamic environments with changing business priorities
Experience working across multiple recruiting systems or HR platforms preferred; Workday and/or UKG experience strongly valued
Willingness and ability to travel regularly to project sites and regional markets as business needs require
Strong sense of ownership, urgency, adaptability, and follow-through

Responsibilities

Lead full life cycle recruiting for craft and skilled trades positions supporting Brycon Self-Perform operations across multiple regions and project sites
Recruit 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 positions
Develop creative and proactive sourcing strategies to identify qualified craft talent in highly competitive labor markets
Build strong candidate pipelines through direct sourcing, networking, referrals, trade associations, workforce partnerships, apprenticeship programs, community organizations, and industry events
Manage fast-moving, high-volume recruiting activity while maintaining strong standards for candidate experience, hiring quality, and team fit
Serve as a knowledgeable and credible representative of Brycon Self-Perform and HITT within skilled trades communities and regional labor markets
Partner closely with operational leaders, superintendents, project leadership, and workforce planning stakeholders to understand labor needs and hiring priorities across active and upcoming projects
Develop recruiting strategies aligned with project-specific labor demands and changing workforce needs across regions and project sites
Help 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 expectations
Provide market intelligence related to labor availability, compensation trends, competitor activity, and hiring challenges across targeted regions
Partner with operational leadership to evaluate workforce sourcing strategies across self-perform operations, including direct hire recruiting, temporary labor usage, and external workforce partnerships
Build and manage relationships with preferred staffing and labor partners, helping establish consistent expectations around quality, responsiveness, workforce standards, and overall partnership performance
Help to standardize labor vendor practices, improve visibility into vendor usage and spend, and support long-term workforce planning efforts
Identify opportunities to reduce any overreliance on temporary labor through stronger direct hire recruiting pipelines and more proactive workforce planning
Develop partnerships with trade schools, workforce development programs, military transition organizations, apprenticeship programs, and community colleges
Represent Brycon Self-Perform and HITT at hiring events, trade association meetings, career fairs, and industry networking opportunities
Support the development of sustainable talent pipelines for future workforce needs across self-perform operations
Partner 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 infrastructure
Help establish scalable recruiting processes, workforce practices, and talent acquisition standards aligned with HITT’s long-term operating model and growth strategy
Support alignment of craft and field hiring practices with HITT’s compensation philosophy, job structures, compliance standards, and broader team member programs and policies
Help bring greater consistency and structure to workforce processes, reporting, recruiting operations, and workforce planning practices across regions and project locations
Maintain accurate recruiting activity and candidate data within Workday, UKG, and other recruiting systems as applicable
Ensure compliance with hiring practices, employment regulations, and workforce documentation requirements across multiple states and project sites
Partner closely with HITT’s broader recruiting organization to align recruiting practices, share market insights, and support enterprise talent initiatives
Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Operations, Safety, and project teams to ensure alignment throughout the hiring process
Serve as a trusted recruiting partner and advisor across both field and corporate leadership teams