Construction Recruiter

POSITION OVERVIEW

Green Key Resources is looking for a Construction Recruiter to join our Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) division. This role blends account management and recruiting, focusing on delivering top talent for construction management positions while fostering strong client relationships. The ideal candidate is financially motivated, relationship-driven, and possesses a deep understanding of the construction industry. Green Key Resources emphasizes continuous professional development and offers a competitive commission structure, making this an excellent opportunity for career growth within a dynamic and supportive team environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage client accounts, ensuring consistent communication, satisfaction, and long-term partnership growth.
• Conduct full-cycle recruiting for permanent commercial construction roles, including Superintendents, Project Managers, and Estimators.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines using ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing tools.
• Parse specialized skills and qualifications on AEC resumes to match client needs effectively.
• Develop creative strategies to recruit both active and passive candidates in the construction sector.
• Provide consultative guidance to clients on hiring trends, talent availability, and workforce planning.
• Balance client expectations with candidate experience to achieve successful placements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to optimize recruiting workflows and meet hiring goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in commercial construction recruiting and account management.
• Strong knowledge of the construction industry, including roles and relevant skills.
• Proven success in a fast-paced environment with a drive to exceed goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build lasting relationships.
• Proficiency in ATS and sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Must reside in Eastern Standard Time (EST) or Central Standard Time (CST) zone.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Excellent compensation packages with an aggressive commission structure
• Training and mentorship opportunities for continued growth
• Professional recruiting environment with the opportunity for advancement
• Access to a research team, ability to cross-sell with existing and rapidly growing clients
• Company-funded technology to assist in sourcing, client management, and tracking
• Employee referral program
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, and 401k
• Paid time off: vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Holiday party, happy hours, team outings, summer half-day Fridays, and more!
• Opportunities for commission-based compensation between $50,000-$500,000

COMPANY OVERVIEW

• In the early 2000s, Green Key founders were searching for a way to satisfy their entrepreneurial spirits and began their recruitment careers. While recruiting offered a creative outlet for their career ambitions, they still felt like something was missing. In an industry all about people, where was the connection?
• They decided to come together and do things a little differently, building a recruiting firm made up of energetic, empathic people who invest in relationships to help people grow their careers and staff.
• With the human-first mentality, Green Key Resources has grown fast – attracting first-class people to the firm and expanding into new industries and territories, with offices spread across the US. Green Key's foundation in human connection and forward-thinking tech integrations allow us to be the best partner for your job search and staffing needs.

WHY GREEN KEY?

• Entrepreneurial work environment with thoughtful leadership which strives to cultivate a culture of employee empowerment and autonomy
• Aggressive and lucrative commission structure: constant inflow of jobs from legacy accounts, and agile culture where you're not restricted to niche markets
• We have been named among Forbes' Best Professional Recruiting Firms and Best Temporary Staffing Firms, as well as Inc 5000's Fastest Growing Companies, Chicago's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, Crain’s NY Top Recruiting Firms, and the list keeps going