Talent Acquisition Lead

You know construction. You know recruiting. Now lead both.

Are you a self-starter who thrives on building relationships and creating processes that work? Do you like seeing the big picture and still rolling up your sleeves to do the work? MCL Construction — a 37 year commercial general contractor based in Omaha, NE — is looking for a seasoned recruiter with deep construction industry expertise to lead specialized hiring across operations and field leadership roles. You’ll design and drive recruiting efforts that attract top construction talent, develop community and industry partnerships, and help shape how MCL builds its teams for the long term.

Your Day-to-Day

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS & RECRUITING PIPELINE

· Develop strategy and manage relationships with industry organizations and community partners for sourcing, exposure, and collaboration.

· Build and maintain a deep pipeline of qualified candidates for operations and field leadership roles — before requisitions open.

· Collaborate with hiring managers and executives to identify needs, develop job descriptions, and determine sourcing strategies.

· Partner with the internal HR team and provide guidance and support to the Talent Acquisition Specialist.

· Manage candidate relationships to enhance the candidate experience and strengthen the MCL employer brand.

OWN THE RECRUITING PROCESS

· Lead full-cycle recruiting for specialized construction roles including Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, Estimators, and Preconstruction.

· Source passive candidates through construction-specific channels, industry networks, and trade associations.

· Refine and facilitate all phases of the recruitment process — screening, interviewing, offers, and onboarding coordination.

· Create efficiencies within the recruiting process and build a dashboard of tracking metrics.

· Oversee UKG ATS, maintain data integrity, and track KPIs that drive quality outcomes.

· Train hiring managers on process expectations and hold stakeholders accountable.

STRENGTHEN THE MCL BRAND

· Create compelling job descriptions with hiring partners to attract the right candidates.

· Seek social media and alternative strategies to expand sourcing reach.

· Build MCL’s employer brand presence across key platforms and at industry events.

The Right Fit

EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND

· Five or more years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a strong focus on construction, engineering, or the skilled trades.

· Demonstrated experience hiring for construction leadership roles — Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, and Preconstruction professionals.

· Deep understanding of the construction talent market: how candidates think, what they value, and where to find them.

· Educational background in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business, or a related field; an acceptable combination of education and experience will be considered.

· Experience with UKG or other applicant tracking systems; strong command of recruiting metrics and reporting.

· Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint and online recruiting tools including LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed.

· Knowledge of relevant employment laws and compliance requirements.

· Employer branding experience across job fairs, company events, and social media.

HOW YOU LEAD

· Demonstrates ability to build trusted relationships across an organization at all levels.

· Effective communicator — strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.

· Able to coordinate and manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

· You mentor naturally and make the people and processes around you stronger.

· You bring a point of view grounded in market knowledge and aren’t afraid to push back when the data says so.

Why MCL?

· A people-first culture rooted in respect, trust, and collaboration.

· Projects that challenge and reward your expertise.

· A company that values growth, not just headcount.

· Competitive pay, great benefits, and a future you can build on.

Benefits include: Medical, Dental & Vision • 401(k) with company match • Generous PTO • and more.

Ready to Lead Recruiting That Matters?