Senior Recruiter

Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking a Sr. Recruiter to be responsible for delivering all facets of recruiting for specific Divisions/Market Sectors through a consultative approach. This is achieved through the development of divisional and/or national recruiting strategies to support the current and future needs of the business. The Sr. Recruiter plays a critical role in ensuring we are hiring the best possible talent. The Sr. Recruiter may also lead strategic recruiting initiatives and serve as peer coach to the Recruiter I and Recruiter II. We are flexible on location and open to an in office or hybrid work arrangement.

Who are we?

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you?

You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.

You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.

Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

What’s in it for you?

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

• Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process.
• Provides high-level consultation and support for recruitment and staffing management.
• Builds targeted pipelines for "experienced hires" that draw a high-quality, diverse applicant pools to meet upcoming needs and maintains regular contact with possible future candidates.
• Promotes diverse candidates; provides coaching and training to hiring managers and interview panels to identify and mitigate bias.
• Knows the current events of local/national/international competitors, bringing market intel to Hiring Managers and the recruiting organization and leveraging it in the recruiting approach.
• Leads the creation of a recruiting and interviewing plan for each open position and conducts regular follow-ups with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation.
• Maintain all pertinent applicant and interview data in the applicant tracking system and post openings in other appropriate venues.
• Manage the use of external recruiters including contract management and negotiation.
• Be an ambassador for Gilbane’s employer brand both internally and externally not only through the usage of social media but by attending local and presenting professional/industry meetings in order to develop and maintain contacts. This may include participating in the development of marketing collateral for recruiting purposes.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policies.
• Travel up to 25% may be required

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field preferred
• 5-7 years experience in the A/E/C fields and international experience are strongly preferred
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) is highly preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Understanding of recruiting principles and best practices
• Customer service oriented, with exceptional communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of the (INSERT REGION/SECTOR) construction marketplace, including sub-regional markets, is highly preferred
• Strong listening and facilitation skills, with the ability to gain group consensus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated, flexible and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organized, with ability to lead and manage multiple simultaneous requisitions and internal team initiatives
• Ability to work in a team environment, build strong relationships, influence without direct authority, and build credibility and confidence at all levels
• Ability to coach and mentor
• Proficient in Applicant Tracking Systems such as ICIMS, LinkedIn and other sourcing tools, and data analytics tools
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment including but not limited to OFCCP, EEO/AAP/VETS requirements

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

The pay ranges from $100,000-140,000 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.