Contract Recruiter - Federal Construction & InfrastructureLocation: Houston, TX (Hybrid after training period)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Duration: Contract assignment for 3+ months with potential for extension and long-term opportunities
Qualified candidates should have experience recruiting within construction, infrastructure, industrial, engineering, energy, utility, or other project-driven environments.
About the Opportunity
A growing organization supporting large-scale federal, infrastructure, utility, and construction projects is seeking an experienced
Recruiter to manage full-cycle recruiting efforts across a wide range of professional, technical, and field-based positions.
This role is ideal for a recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys partnering directly with hiring managers, and can effectively identify top talent for project-driven organizations with urgent staffing needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle recruiting from requisition intake through offer stage and onboarding transition
- Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring priorities, position requirements, and project timelines
- Source and recruit professionals for project management, engineering, construction, safety, procurement, operations, and skilled trades positions
- Conduct candidate screening, interview coordination, reference checks, and offer support
- Maintain applicant tracking system records and ensure an exceptional candidate experience
- Develop recruiting strategies to attract qualified talent in competitive markets
- Build relationships with external staffing partners and industry networks
- Support high-priority hiring initiatives with accelerated timelines
- Communicate regularly with hiring managers regarding recruiting activity, candidate pipelines, and market feedback
Qualifications
- 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
- Experience recruiting within construction, engineering, infrastructure, industrial, energy, utility, manufacturing, or other project-based environments
- Ability to manage multiple openings simultaneously and independently
- Strong sourcing, interviewing, and candidate assessment skills
- Experience partnering directly with hiring managers and business leaders
- Knowledge of applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies
- Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience recruiting for federal construction projects or government-supported programs
- Familiarity with positions such as Project Managers, Construction Managers, Project Controls, Schedulers, Procurement Professionals, Safety Personnel, Engineers, and Skilled Trades
- Experience supporting rapid project mobilization and urgent staffing initiatives
- Experience with ATS platforms such as iCIMS
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to support high-impact infrastructure and federal projects
- Exposure to a variety of professional, technical, and field operations roles
- Collaborative team environment
- Hybrid schedule available after onboarding and training
- Potential for extension and future career growth opportunities
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