What are the responsibilities and job description for the Craft Recruiter position at Garney Construction?
GARNEY CONSTRUCTION
A Craft Recruiter position in McKinney, TX , is available at Garney Construction. We’re hiring a Construction Trade Recruiter to build reliable pipelines of field talent—craft professionals such as Laborers, Pipefitters, Equipment Operators, Carpenters, Electricians, and Foremen—for active and upcoming projects. You’ll partner with Operations to forecast manpower, execute high-velocity sourcing, and deliver quality hires on deadline without compromising safety or culture.
What You Will Be Doing
If you are interested in this Craft Recruiter position in McKinney, TX , then please cl ick APPLY NOW . For other opportunities available at Garney Construction, go to careers.garney.com . If you have questions about the position or would like more information, please contact Mike Curran - by email michael.curran@garney.com .
Garney Construction and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
Agency Disclaimer: All vendors must have a signed Garney Construction Agreement, authorized by the Executive Team, to receive payment for any placement. Verbal or written commitments made by anyone other than a member of the Executive Team will not be considered binding. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Garney Construction or submitted to employees outside of the Recruiting Team will be deemed the property of Garney Construction. In such cases, Garney Construction will not be obligated to pay any placement fees.
A Craft Recruiter position in McKinney, TX , is available at Garney Construction. We’re hiring a Construction Trade Recruiter to build reliable pipelines of field talent—craft professionals such as Laborers, Pipefitters, Equipment Operators, Carpenters, Electricians, and Foremen—for active and upcoming projects. You’ll partner with Operations to forecast manpower, execute high-velocity sourcing, and deliver quality hires on deadline without compromising safety or culture.
What You Will Be Doing
- Own full-cycle recruiting for skilled trades across multiple projects/regions (requisitions, intake, sourcing, screening)
- Build diverse pipelines through proactive outreach: job boards, social media, referral programs, community partners, trade schools, veterans’ networks, and hiring events
- Run weekly manpower syncs with Superintendents/PMs; translate schedules into recruiting plans and SLAs
- Coordinate hiring events, job fairs, and walk-in days; manage onsite interviews and skills assessments as needed
- Drive candidate experience end-to-end: clear expectations, pre-hire paperwork, start-date readiness
- Maintain compliant, accurate records (I-9/E-Verify coordination with HR, background/drug screens per policy)
- Track and report recruiting KPIs (time-to-hire, source quality, show-up rate, 90-day retention, cost-per-hire); adjust tactics based on data
- Partner with Marketing to keep trade ads, flyers, and social campaigns fresh and targeted
- Support onboarding logistics with site leadership (PPE, badging, orientations, start-day rosters)
- 2 years recruiting for construction skilled trades (heavy civil, water/wastewater, industrial, utility, or similar)
- Proven success filling high-volume field roles across multiple jobsites/regional markets
- Strong sourcing chops with LinkedIn Recruiter/Indeed/Trades-specific boards; comfort texting, calling, and meeting candidates where they are.
- Clear, direct communicator with field leaders; able to triage and prioritize urgent needs.
- Working knowledge of ATS/HRIS (e.g., SuccessFactors, Workday, iCIMS, Greenhouse) and disciplined documentation.
- Understanding of jobsite requirements (safety, certifications, travel/per diem, shift schedules).
- Valid driver’s license; ability to travel to jobsites and events.
- Experience in recruiting in water/wastewater construction or underground utilities
- Bilingual English/Spanish - Required
- Familiarity with apprenticeship programs, unions.non-union environments, NCCER, OSHA 10/30
- Salary range: $76,300 - $88,700
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401K Retirement plan
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- Holidays and PTO
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Long-term disability
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Plan
If you are interested in this Craft Recruiter position in McKinney, TX , then please cl ick APPLY NOW . For other opportunities available at Garney Construction, go to careers.garney.com . If you have questions about the position or would like more information, please contact Mike Curran - by email michael.curran@garney.com .
Garney Construction and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
Agency Disclaimer: All vendors must have a signed Garney Construction Agreement, authorized by the Executive Team, to receive payment for any placement. Verbal or written commitments made by anyone other than a member of the Executive Team will not be considered binding. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Garney Construction or submitted to employees outside of the Recruiting Team will be deemed the property of Garney Construction. In such cases, Garney Construction will not be obligated to pay any placement fees.
Salary : $76,300 - $88,700
