Craft Talent Acquisition Specialist

Who We Are & Why This Role MattersThe Shaw Group delivers complex, high-impact industrial projects worldwide, supporting clients from concept through completion across engineering, fabrication, procurement, and field execution. As Craft Talent Acquisition Lead, you play a direct and measurable role in project and business success by ensuring craft positions are filled accurately and on time, keeping schedules on track and supporting field leadership. Beyond day-to-day hiring, this role has the opportunity to shape how craft recruiting is done by driving best practices, improving processes, and building repeatable, scalable approaches that strengthen workforce readiness and support sustained project execution.What You’ll Do

• Deliver high volume craft hiring aligned to project schedules and workforce forecasts


• Own full lifecycle recruiting from intake and approvals through start date readiness


• Build and maintain a ready now bench for core craft roles across multiple sites


• Partner directly with field leaders to align hiring plans with project demands


• Execute multi-channel sourcing strategies to support high-volume hiring needs


• Represent Shaw at hiring events, job fairs, and community outreach programs

Key Responsibilities Include

• Manage requisitions from intake through offer and start


• Source and pipeline craft talent including welders, pipefitters, electricians, riggers, and helpers


• Maintain accurate ATS data, notes, and dispositions


• Track and report funnel metrics including aging, fills, and starts


• Ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws


• Act as a brand ambassador delivering strong candidate experience


• Collaborate with internal teams to improve recruiting processes

About You

• 5 years of craft/skilled trades recruiting experience


• Experience supporting multiple sites and large-scale projects


• Strong knowledge of craft roles, skill levels, and pay dynamics


• Proven success building proactive talent pipelines and benches


• Ability to partner directly with field leadership in fast paced environments


• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems. ADP Workforce Now preferred


• Willingness to travel regularly to job sites and hiring events


• Ability to support global hiring as business requires 


• Global craft/professional experience in India/MENA preferred 


• Relationships with external training and certification organizations to improve workforce quality and availability (ex. NCCER, ABC) 

Rewards & Growth

• Opportunity to support high impact industrial and construction projects


• Ownership of end-to-end craft recruiting delivery


• Exposure to field leadership and business decision makers


• Ability to shape long term craft workforce strategy


• Collaborative, people first culture focused on execution and results

About The Shaw Group

The Shaw Group is a global leader in delivering complex, high-impact industrial projects from concept through completion. Our teams support full-scale project delivery, advanced module fabrication, including engineering, design, and procurement, as well as precision pipe fabrication and pipe bending services for clients across diverse industries worldwide. What sets us apart is not just the scale of our capabilities, but the caliber of the projects we take on and the people who make them happen. At Shaw, our team members work on challenging, innovative projects that push boundaries, build expertise, and create lasting impact, making it an exciting place to grow your career.  

EEO & Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.