Construction Recruiter (Internal)

Cruitin is hiring an internal Construction Recruiter to support a rapidly growing general contractor based in Costa Mesa, CA (onsite). In this role, you will own full-cycle recruiting while building proactive pipelines for both construction and corporate hiring needs to help fuel planned growth of 50-100 new employees over the next 6-12 months.

This position blends sourcing, candidate engagement, and coordination with company leadership and hiring managers, with a focus on measurable recruiting results in a competitive market.

What you will do

• Own full-cycle recruiting for construction and corporate roles
• Proactively source candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, industry networks, referrals, and other recruiting platforms
• Build and maintain strong pipelines of passive and active candidates
• Partner directly with company leadership and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and staffing priorities
• Screen, interview, and qualify candidates for fit, experience, and culture alignment
• Manage candidate communication throughout the hiring process
• Track recruiting activity and pipeline metrics using ATS and recruitment tools
• Use creative sourcing strategies to attract top construction talent in competitive markets
• Attend industry events and networking opportunities when appropriate
• Help scale recruiting processes to support aggressive company growth

What you bring

• 3+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in a staffing agency, executive search firm, or construction recruiting environment
• A proven record placing candidates in high-volume or fast-growth environments
• Experience recruiting construction roles including Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, Project Engineers, Safety Professionals, and corporate staff
• Strong proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and ZipRecruiter
• Strong experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and direct sourcing and recruiting technologies
• A hunter mentality with urgency, plus comfort making outbound calls and engaging passive candidates daily
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple searches at once
• Self-starter who can operate independently and deliver results

Core tools and technologies

• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Indeed
• ZipRecruiter
• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Direct sourcing and recruiting technologies

Compensation and benefits

• Base Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 per year
• Uncapped Commission Structure
• On-Target Earnings: $130,000 - $200,000+
• Health Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Direct impact on a rapidly growing company

How success is measured

• Consistently generating qualified candidate pipelines
• Filling critical positions quickly and effectively
• Contributing to the successful hiring of 50-100 employees over the next year
• Becoming a trusted talent partner to company leadership
• Driving measurable recruiting results and earning substantial commission income