Recruiter

JLL•Chicago, CO

15d•Onsite

About The Position

JLL is seeking a Recruiter with proven experience in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industry to join their Talent Acquisition team. The primary focus will be on construction project management hiring. The role involves supporting business growth by delivering top, diverse talent in a fast-paced environment, promoting JLL's brand, values, and culture, and applying innovative technology and data-driven insights to drive recruitment excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, Construction Management, or related field; OR minimum 5 years of demonstrated recruitment success.
3+ years of recruiting experience specifically within the AEC industry, with a strong emphasis on construction project management roles.
Proven experience recruiting across project management levels (Project Coordinators, Project Managers, Senior PMs, Program Managers, Directors of Construction).
Track record of success in high-volume, fast-paced recruitment environments.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This position does not provide visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Search firm or agency recruiting experience within AEC/construction sectors.
Experience with Workday Applicant Tracking System (highly valued).
Background recruiting for facility management, industrial, or skilled trades positions.
Understanding of construction methodologies, project delivery methods, and relevant certifications (PMP, LEED, CCM).

Responsibilities

Own the complete recruiting lifecycle for construction project management and AEC roles, from sourcing through offer acceptance, including screening, interviewing coordination, candidate counseling, offer negotiation, and promoting JLL's employer value proposition.
Develop and execute tailored recruitment strategies for positions ranging from entry-level coordinators to executive construction leaders.
Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified AEC professionals through proactive sourcing, networking, employee referrals, industry events, and online channels.
Cultivate relationships with architecture and engineering schools, construction management programs, veteran transition organizations, industry associations (AGC, CMAA, AIA, etc.), and other key talent sources.
Leverage deep knowledge of the construction project management talent market to identify passive candidates and build warm talent benches.
Partner closely with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to understand current and future hiring needs, clarify role specifications, and refine job descriptions for optimal candidate attraction.
Serve as a trusted advisor on market trends, compensation benchmarking, and talent availability within the AEC sector.
Establish key performance metrics and deliver regular reporting and analysis on recruiting effectiveness, time-to-fill, source of hire, and pipeline health.
Provide monthly recruiting dashboards for internal stakeholders and external client reporting.
Collaborate with the Director of Talent Acquisition to develop and implement recruitment best practices.
Participate in firm-wide recruiting initiatives and contribute to innovation in talent acquisition processes.