Senior Recruiting Manager

Power Construction • Chicago, IL

118d • $110,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Power Construction is seeking a Senior Recruiting Manager to identify and hire candidates who fit the company for the long term, contribute to its culture, and support its future. The role focuses on construction recruiting and combines candidate sourcing, relationship-building, collegiate recruiting, networking, and improvements to the hiring experience. The manager will represent Power Construction and strengthen its reputation through recruiting outreach and social media and digital platforms.

The position calls for an outgoing, relationship-oriented recruiter who can assess technical skills and interpersonal strengths, coach candidates without bias, communicate clearly, and work proactively to move recruiting efforts forward. The role includes engagement with candidates and contacts across the construction industry, as well as students, faculty, and internal and external stakeholders.

The salary range is $110,000–$140,000, with compensation comprising a base salary and an annual discretionary bonus. Benefits information is available on the company's Careers website; specific benefits are not listed in the posting. Power Construction is an equal opportunity employer and states a commitment to increasing opportunities for historically disadvantaged workers and residents of marginalized communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 8 years of recruiting experience.
• Construction recruiting experience.
• Experience in both staffing agency and in-house recruiting environments.
• Ability to source, attract, and hire candidates across the construction industry.
• Ability to assess candidates' technical skills and interpersonal strengths.
• Ability to provide unbiased coaching and support to candidates.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and networking skills.
• Self-starter and problem solver who takes proactive steps to move work forward.
• Detail-oriented approach and commitment to clear, consistent communication.

Nice To Haves

• Creativity and marketing-minded thinking in communications.
• Experience leveraging social media and digital platforms to build a professional network and increase brand visibility.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source candidates and maintain warm relationships with prospective hires, including engaging passive candidates authentically and in alignment with company values.
• Build and maintain relationships with students and faculty at assigned campuses.
• Coordinate campus information sessions and career fairs, support intern programs, and attract full-time graduates.
• Attract candidates who demonstrate a team-first mindset, strong work ethic, player-coach mentality, and genuine passion for construction.
• Attend industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to monitor market trends, build relationships, and expand the construction-community network.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute ideas and feedback to improve candidate outreach, recruiting processes, candidate evaluation, and the hiring experience.
• Use social media and other digital platforms to expand the professional network and enhance company brand visibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior