Sr. Construction/Skilled Trades Recruiter

Cannonball Recruiting • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Cannonball Recruiting is seeking an experienced Construction Recruiter to identify, attract, and hire talent across the construction industry, including field trades, foremen, superintendents, project management, and office support roles. The ideal candidate understands construction environments, can communicate effectively with both field and office professionals, and can move candidates quickly from initial contact through successful placement.

The role is based in Phoenix, Arizona, or surrounding areas, with remote candidates considered based on experience. It is full-time, and compensation is negotiable based on experience. The job description identifies full-cycle recruiting, sourcing and talent pipeline development, candidate management, client and hiring manager partnership, compliance and documentation, and performance and metrics as key responsibility areas.

Requirements

• 2–3+ years of recruiting experience.
• Required experience in construction, skilled trades, or industrial/manufacturing recruiting.
• Strong understanding of construction roles, jobsite conditions, and typical project structures.
• Comfort managing multiple open positions in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
• Proficiency with ATS/CRM systems, job boards, LinkedIn, and Boolean search techniques.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• High level of professionalism, urgency, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of construction trades, certifications, and safety expectations.
• Strong interviewing and assessment skills for technical ability and reliability.
• Ability to build rapport with tradespeople and leadership.
• Results-driven approach and ability to prioritize changing demands.
• Problem-solving ability and creativity in sourcing candidates in tight labor markets.

Nice To Haves

• Experience recruiting for both field and office-based construction positions is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle recruiting.
• Sourcing candidates and building talent pipelines.
• Managing candidates.
• Partnering with clients and hiring managers.
• Handling compliance and documentation.
• Tracking performance and metrics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed