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Craft Recruiter

Job DescriptionThe Craft Recruiter is responsible for assisting in all recruitment efforts of Skilled Trades/Craft candidates for DPR Construction across a national footprint. This role will entail close interactions with field operations, hiring managers and support groups to identify hiring needs and provide guidance with solutions related to recruitment. The Craft Recruiter will be responsible to execute full life cycle craft recruiting and employment activities. Tasks will include but are not limited to creating and managing requisitions including: assess job specification criteria, identify screening questions and skills testing, determine candidate interview approach. Interview potential candidates as well as gather and consolidate feedback from interview team, and negotiate job offer details with candidates. Craft Recruiter must identify and stay current on market trends in the marketplace that impact ability to support project staffing. This role would focus on construction, electrical, prefab, modular, manufacturing, driver and warehouse craft related roles.Essential Job Functions & ResponsibilitiesOpen and create requisitions in Workday as requested by leadership and/or hiring managersPerform phone and in-person screening of applicants, assessment of their skill level/fit for roles and route appropriatelyExecute the full recruitment and hiring process from candidate sourcing, interview coordination, extending offer and assisting with candidate onboarding processBuild and maintain relationships with local & national resources to help develop a pipeline of craft candidatesSchedule interviews and logistics and track and escalate issues as neededCollaborate with Craft Recruiting Manager to develop recruiting strategiesResponsible for managing multiple requisitions and projects at a timeBuild and maintain relationships with active, passive and past candidates and referralsBuild strong relationships with project management teams to fully understand their needs and expectations for staffingWork with hiring managers and recruiting teams to assist with the execution of all staffing plans and develop recruiting strategies. Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the entire hiring process from sourcing to onboardingAttract quality craft candidates through a variety of methods including internet, social media, job boards, cold calling, data mining, networking, employee referrals and job fairs/eventsAssist with organizing local and regional networking/hiring events including job fairs, schools, trade shows, speaking engagements, military events, student career events, etcDevelop and maintain strong working relationships with internal team members to develop trust and a collaborative atmosphereCreate and maintain updated job descriptions, interview guides, and other relevant interview materials for craft candidatesUtilize applicant tracking systems to maintain accurate and well-ordered documentation on all candidates, hiring manager interactions, and other recruiting activitiesAssist with DPR Family of Companies recruiting and initiatives as requestedCommit to and embody DPR’s Core Values of Integrity, Enjoyment, Uniqueness, and Ever ForwardObserve legal compliance requirements within the talent acquisition process and work with Talent Partners and Human Resources DepartmentsAssist on regular and special projects within and outside of recruiting as neededProcess recruiting reports as requested utilizing the applicable software/technologyAttend weekly and monthly staffing meetings with Operations and Field LeadershipWork with Craft Coordinators to coordinate all things craft and to enhance the overall craft candidate and employee experienceWilling to travel to job sites and Business Unit offices as needed to support craft recruiting and training initiatives within the regionQualifications3-5 years of full life cycle construction craft/skilled trades recruitment experienceBi-lingual (English/Spanish) both written and oral highly strongly preferredDegree and/or relevant certifications a plus. High School Diploma/GED requiredAbility and passion to recruit and build pipelines for craft positions on a regional and national level. Experience posting jobs, sourcing candidates, resume searches, cold calling, etcPrior experience coordinating, leading and planning job fairs and career events and building relationships with technical and other schools/programsMust be willing to travel as needed throughout area of responsibilityExperience working in an ATS (Workday) and properly tracking candidate progress throughout the candidate experience. Knowledge of data mining, Boolean searches, etcMust be able to influence without authority and be candidate centric in a shared leadership environmentAbility to manage recruiting resources and financial impacts of day to day recruiting activitiesMaintain confidential information and selection decision detailsWell versed in the construction industry and DPR’s competitorsWillingness to participate and maintain continued industry and organizational involvement with various sources and networksAbility to recruit for craft positions throughout your region and multiple project/office sitesAbility to prioritize recruiting needs, communicate with all levels, and change direction as needed and accept constructive feedback on a regular basisProficient in MS Office Programs, Applicant Tracking Systems, and other related HRIS Systems. Prior experience with Workday, Power BI, Monday.com, CMIC and Smartsheets is a plusExcellent communication skills needed including both written and verbalPositive attitude and organizational skills are requiredDetail oriented and willing to tackle various tasks in a fast-paced environmentExcellent multi-tasking skills with the ability to perform duties outside of your scope of work when necessaryHigh level of creativity, motivation, and professionalism combined with ability to think independently and take initiative to proactively solve problemsOther duties/tasks as assignedDPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.