Senior Recruiting Coordinator

Clayco is hiring a Senior Recruiting Coordinator for an onsite role in Chicago, IL. You will support recruiting across architecture, engineering, and construction disciplines in a fast-paced environment where collaboration and high-profile work are part of the day-to-day. Compensation for this position is approximately $50,000 - $70,000 annually (not adjusted for location).

What you’ll do

• Own full-cycle recruiting for architecture, engineering, and construction positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand position requirements and hiring needs.
• Source and engage active and passive candidates across AEC talent markets.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Recruit for roles including architects, designers, engineers, project managers, and field professionals.
• Conduct candidate screenings and help identify qualified talent.
• Coordinate interviews and manage candidate communication throughout the hiring process.
• Create and post job descriptions designed to reach appropriate talent pools.
• Maintain accurate candidate data in an applicant tracking system and recruiting databases.
• Perform reference checks and assist with the offer process.
• Coordinate candidate travel as needed.
• Support onboarding and new-hire orientation activities.
• Participate in college recruiting, career fairs, and other recruiting events.
• Develop relationships with candidates and help maintain talent pipelines for future opportunities, including support for college recruiting initiatives.

What you bring

• 1–4 years of recruiting, talent acquisition, or related experience; experience recruiting within architecture, engineering, construction, or other technical industries is a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Human Resource Management, Business, or a related major.
• Strong understanding of AEC talent markets and the competitive landscape.
• Strong ability to source and engage passive candidates in competitive markets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems.
• Proven history of conducting effective and proactive recruiting.
• Highly organized with strong time management and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel for events and campus recruiting as needed.

Benefits at Clayco

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, an employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs, and more.

Clayco’s work is known for a collaborative design-build approach. Employees contribute to creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs, and the pace is fast.

Recognition

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders – Data Center Contractor (Top 3).