Freelance Recruiter (Construction Positions)

Renovo Construction is seeking an experienced Freelance Recruiter to support our growing talent acquisition needs across multiple markets. This contract-based position will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and recruiting top construction professionals for a variety of field and corporate roles, including Traveling Superintendents, Project Managers, Estimators, Preconstruction professionals, and other construction-related positions.

The ideal candidate will have prior recruiting experience within the General Contracting industry and a strong understanding of the construction talent landscape. This individual must be proactive, resourceful, and capable of managing multiple searches simultaneously while delivering a high-quality candidate experience.

Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage full-cycle recruitment efforts for assigned positions across Renovo's portfolio of construction projects and corporate operations.
• Source, identify, and engage qualified construction professionals through a variety of channels, including job boards, social media, networking, referrals, and direct outreach.
• Conduct candidate screenings and initial interviews to assess qualifications, experience, cultural fit, and compensation expectations.
• Present qualified candidates with detailed summaries and recommendations to hiring managers.
• Coordinate candidate interviews and maintain consistent communication throughout the hiring process.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines for critical and recurring construction positions.
  
  

Market Intelligence & Partnership

• Provide insight on market compensation trends, candidate availability, and competitive hiring conditions within the construction industry.
• Build relationships with passive candidates and industry professionals to support future hiring needs.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand staffing priorities and project-specific requirements.
• Maintain accurate recruiting activity records and candidate tracking documentation.
  
  

Qualifications

• 3 years of recruiting experience, with significant focus on General Contracting, Commercial Construction, or Construction Management recruitment.
• Demonstrated success recruiting for construction operations roles, including Superintendents, Project Managers, Estimators, and Preconstruction professionals.
• Strong understanding of construction terminology, project delivery methods, and industry organizational structures.
• Experience sourcing passive candidates and building talent pipelines.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and interviewing skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple active searches simultaneously.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems, and other sourcing tools preferred.
• Experience recruiting for multi-state or nationwide construction organizations.
• Existing network of construction professionals within retail, commercial, industrial, or general contracting sectors.
• Prior experience supporting high-volume recruiting efforts for project-based organizations.
  
  

Engagement Structure

• Independent Contractor / Freelance Position
• Flexible schedule based on hiring volume and business needs- ideally looking for 20 hours per week
• Compensation structure includes hourly rate plus commission for successful placements