Recruiter - Construction/Engineering

Kiewit • Lenexa, KS

40d • Onsite

About The Position

At Kiewit, you'll recruit for one of North America's leading EPC companies, helping build projects that shape communities and industries. This isn't just filling roles-it's connecting talented people to work that matters. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a measurable impact, this is your opportunity. This is a culture that values growth, collaboration and integrity. HR Operations is an integral partner and service provider at Kiewit. In recent years, we have gone from decentralized HR groups to a unified, shared service team, with various HR Centers of Excellence. Our vision is to be a best-in-class international HR organization. This position is based out of Lenexa, KS with the expectation of being in office.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years in corporate or agency recruiting, ideally focused on Engineering or Construction.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of the engineering and construction sector and its unique staffing challenges.
• Skills: Strong communicator, relationship builder, and strategic thinker.
• Tools: Comfortable with ATS systems and modern recruiting platforms.
• Drive: Organized, adaptable, and ready to deliver results in a collaborative team environment.
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring leaders to deeply understand role requirements, team dynamics, and long-term business objectives.
• Consult and advise managers on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and best practices to shape effective hiring strategies.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and guiding candidates through the process.
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience by maintaining timely communication, transparency, and professionalism at every stage.
• Negotiate offers strategically, balancing candidate expectations with organizational goals to secure top talent.
• Develop and maintain strong talent pipelines through proactive networking, referrals, and engagement with passive candidates.
• Leverage creative sourcing strategies, including social media, niche job boards, and industry events, to attract diverse talent.
• Analyze and report recruitment metrics to identify trends, improve processes, and demonstrate ROI to stakeholders.
• Stay ahead of talent acquisition trends, incorporating innovative tools, technologies, and methodologies into hiring practices.
• Champion employer branding initiatives, ensuring the organization is positioned as an employer of choice in the marketplace.

Benefits

• top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• life insurance
• disability
• retirement plans with matching
• generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees