Talent acquisition specialist

Brayman Construction is seeking a driven and dynamic Headhunter with a proven track record in the construction industry .

Possessing a deep understanding of the construction sector, a robust network, and an aggressive approach to identifying and securing top talent.

This role demands a resourceful, competitive, and results-oriented professional capable of handling high-pressure recruitment needs across various construction roles, from site managers to executive-level positions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Source and identify top talent in the construction industry using innovative and aggressive recruiting techniques (cold calling, networking, social media, referrals, etc.).
• Develop a pipeline of highly qualified candidates for a range of positions, including project managers, engineers, site supervisors, estimators, and executives.
• Target passive candidates in the industry, with an emphasis on high-level professionals who may not be actively looking for new opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry professionals to facilitate ongoing recruitment needs.
• Conduct thorough interviews and evaluations of candidates, ensuring alignment with client needs and job specifications.
• Manage the recruitment process from start to finish, including candidate sourcing, interview coordination, negotiation, and placement.
• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their specific hiring needs, project timelines, and company culture.
• Provide market insights and advise on hiring strategies, salary expectations, and talent trends within the construction industry.
• Meet aggressive recruitment targets, ensuring a consistent flow of high-quality candidates.
• Maintain detailed records of candidate interactions, progress, and feedback in the recruitment pipeline.

Qualifications :

• Proven experience as a headhunter or recruiter in the construction industry .
• In-depth knowledge of construction roles, project cycles, and industry-specific talent needs.
• Aggressive, proactive, and competitive attitude in recruiting, with the ability to meet challenging targets and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships with candidates and clients at all levels.
• Familiarity with various recruiting methods, including cold calling, networking, and social media recruitment.
• Exceptional negotiation skills, with experience in managing high-stakes offers and counteroffers.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• A strong network of professionals in the construction sector is a significant advantage.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment software tools.
• Ability to handle high volumes of recruitment activity, particularly for specialized roles.
• Ability to create and maintain recruitment KPI's

We are a leading heavy civil and geotechnical contractor with office headquarters in suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a satellite office in Wytheville, Virginia and various project field offices in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Regions.

Incorporated in 1947 as a family-owned business, we have diversified and evolved our construction services from a small bridge and concrete company.

Today, we are a large, nationally recognized provider of complex, heavy civil and geotechnical construction projects servicing both public and private sector clients.

Brayman Construction has expertise in a wide variety of projects including large scale complex bridges, deep foundations, marine and dam construction and rehabilitation, complex and heavy steel erection and rehabilitation, and demolition services.

We have a long-standing tradition of providing exceptional training for our workforce. We're proud to offer many vibrant career opportunities and welcome all candidates who have an affinity for serving their community and proactively seeking new opportunities.

We love to promote from within!

Special Note :

This job description is presented as guidance only. Other reasonable tasks or responsibilities as management sees necessary may be added to this job description in order to achieve satisfactory job performance by the team member.

EEO Statement :

Brayman and Affiliate Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or on any other characteristic protected by law.

Confidentiality :

Some positions with the company will have access to confidential and proprietary information. Successful candidates for those positions will be required to sign our standard confidentiality agreement as a condition of employment.

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Last updated : 2024-11-06