Construction Recruiter (Internal)

Internal Construction RecruiterLocation: Costa Mesa, CA Compensation: $70,000 - $90,000 Base Salary + Commissions On-Target Earnings: $130,000 - $200,000+ AnnuallyJoin a General Contractor in Growth ModeWe have partnered with a rapidly growing Contractor based in Costa Mesa, CA, and we're on a mission to build one of the strongest construction teams in Southern California. Over the next 6-12 months, we plan to add 50-100 employees across operations, project management, field leadership, estimating, preconstruction, and corporate functions.To help us achieve that goal, we're looking for a high-energy, results-driven Internal Construction Recruiter with an agency recruiting background who thrives on sourcing, headhunting, and closing top talent. This is not a role for someone who posts a job and waits for applicants to roll in.

We need a true hunter who knows how to identify passive candidates, build pipelines, create relationships, and consistently deliver high-quality hires.What You'll DoLead full-cycle recruiting for construction and corporate positionsProactively source candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, industry networks, referrals, and other recruiting platformsBuild and maintain robust pipelines of passive and active candidatesPartner directly with company leadership and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and staffing prioritiesScreen, interview, and qualify candidates for fit, experience, and culture alignmentManage candidate communication throughout the hiring processTrack recruiting activity and pipeline metrics through ATS and recruitment toolsDevelop creative sourcing strategies to attract top construction talent in competitive marketsAttend industry events and networking opportunities when appropriateHelp scale recruiting processes to support aggressive company growth goalsWhat We're Looking ForRequired Experience3+ years of recruiting experience, preferably within a staffing agency, executive search firm, or construction recruiting environmentProven track record of placing candidates in high-volume or fast-growth environmentsExperience recruiting construction professionals such as Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, Project Engineers, Safety Professionals, and corporate staffStrong experience using: LinkedIn RecruiterIndeedZipRecruiterApplicant Tracking Systems (ATS)Direct sourcing and recruiting technologiesDesired TraitsHunter mentality with a strong sense of urgencyCompetitive, driven, and motivated by performance-based compensationComfortable making outbound calls and engaging passive candidates dailyExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsHighly organized with the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneouslySelf-starter who can operate independently and deliver resultsWhat Success Looks LikeConsistently generating qualified candidate pipelinesFilling critical positions quickly and effectivelyContributing to the successful hiring of 50-100 employees over the next yearBecoming a trusted talent partner to company leadershipDriving measurable recruiting results and earning substantial commission incomeCompensation & BenefitsBase Salary: $70,000 - $90,000Uncapped Commission StructureOn-Target Earnings: $130,000 - $200,000+Health BenefitsPaid Time OffCareer Growth OpportunitiesDirect impact on a rapidly growing companyReady to Build Something Bigger?If you're the type of recruiter who loves the chase, enjoys uncovering hard-to-find talent, and wants to be financially rewarded for your results, we'd like to talk with you. Apply today and help us build the next generation of construction professionals.