What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Talent Acquisition position at UJAMAA Construction?
UJAMAA Construction UJAMAA SE
- 20–25 hrs/week | Remote-friendly | Chicago/Midwest preferred
- This is not a junior recruiter role.
- This is a contract, part-time role intentionally designed for fractional leadership.
- This is not HR generalist work.
- And this is not agency churn.
- This role is for someone already recruiting in construction / AEC who wants flexibility, autonomy, and real ownership—without stepping away from meaningful work.
Why this role exists
UJAMAA is a growing general contractor in the Mid-west and South-East region. Like many firms at our stage, we’ve relied too heavily on external recruiters.
We’re bringing recruiting in-house to build a sustainable talent pipeline across UJAMAA and UJAMAA SE, with a focus on both experienced hires and early-career talent.
You’ll own recruiting. Period.
What you’ll do
- Build and maintain pipelines for:
- Project Managers
- Superintendents
- Project / Field Engineers
- Admin roles
- Develop college and early-career recruiting
- Source, screen, and qualify candidates directly
- Partner with executives to close candidates quickly
- Build referral and alumni pipelines
- Control when (and if) agencies are used
- Track recruiting metrics: cost-per-hire, pipeline depth, agency reduction
This is a pipeline-building role, not reactive posting.
What this is NOT
You will not handle:
- HR policy
- Employee relations
- Benefits, payroll, or compliance
- Culture programs
This role is recruiting only.
Who this is for
You’re a fit if you:
- Recruit in construction / AEC
- Know how to hire PMs and Supers without agencies
- Build pipelines, not just fill reqs
- Can push hiring managers to make decisions
- Want flexibility without losing influence
Structure & comp
- Part-time: 20–25 hrs/week
- Remote-friendly
- 12-month contract (renewable)
- $80–$95/hr performance bonus tied to:
- Reduced recruiter spend
- Successful internal hires
- Pipeline health
How success is measured
- External recruiter usage <15%
- Cost-per-hire reduced 50–70%
- Active candidate bench for priority roles
- Early-career pipeline that converts and sticks
If you’re tired of agency churn or bloated HR roles—and want recruiting treated like a business function—this role is worth a conversation.
Interested?
Send a brief note or resume explaining how you’ve built recruiting pipelines in construction and why this role fits where you are now.
Salary : $80 - $95