Job Description

Construction Recruiter (Contract) – Remote (U.S. / Puerto Rico)
1099 Contractor | Full-Cycle Recruiting

About PeopleLift

PeopleLift is an Inc. 5000–recognized talent-consulting firm that helps construction and manufacturing leaders secure the professionals who build their projects. Profitable since year one, our 16-person team is scaling nationally while staying true to a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Talent Delivery, the Construction Recruiter manages the full recruitment life cycle for professional, technical, and skilled-trade roles across the United States and Puerto Rico. You will partner directly with hiring managers and executives, build robust talent pipelines, and deliver a first-class candidate experience—while maintaining strict compliance with EEOC, OFCCP, and all applicable labor regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Requisition Management – Lead intake meetings, craft job postings, and set hiring timelines.

• Sourcing & Outreach – Leverage LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, trade schools, veteran networks, and diversity job boards to meet affirmative-action goals.

• Screening & Selection – Interview, assess, and present qualified candidates; coordinate hiring-manager interviews and feedback.

• Candidate Experience – Provide timely communication and constructive feedback throughout the process.

• Stakeholder Partnership – Advise clients on market trends, compensation ranges, and process improvements.

• Compliance & Documentation – Maintain accurate records in the ATS; ensure adherence to EEOC/OFCCP standards and internal SOPs.

• Metrics & Reporting – Track funnel data, identify bottlenecks, and recommend sourcing or process adjustments.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of demonstrated full-cycle recruiting experience specifically within the construction industry (commercial, heavy civil, or industrial).

• Proficiency with a cloud-based ATS (e.g., JazzHR, Greenhouse, iCIMS).

• Documented success managing multiple requisitions in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.

• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and written-communication skills.

• Self-directed, organized, and results-oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal contractors or OFCCP-regulated clients.

• Familiarity with job-board analytics and Boolean/X-ray sourcing techniques.

Contract Details

• 1099 engagement; competitive hourly or project-based rate discussed during interviews.

• Fully remote; occasional client or team travel (expenses reimbursed).

• Contract length and weekly hours set collaboratively based on project load and recruiter capacity.

How to Apply

Ready to help builders build? Click the “Apply” button on this posting to submit your résumé and answer a few brief questions about your construction-recruiting experience. Qualified candidates will hear from us within five business days.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility

PeopleLift provides equal opportunities to all contractors and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process; please email accessibility@peoplelift.com if you need assistance.

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Our client is an EEOC Employer and encourages all minority groups to apply.

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