KDG Construction Consulting is seeking a proactive and collaborative Talent Acquisition Specialist with two to four years of experience in full life-cycle recruitment and talent management within the A/E/C industry. The ideal candidate will have experience sourcing talent for construction management, project management, and engineering roles. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will partner with hiring managers and clients to anticipate and meet the evolving needs of several requisitions.
Talent Acquisition responsibilities include sourcing and screening candidates through various channels, managing online job postings, and maintaining a pipeline of talented technical professionals, including engineers, project managers, construction managers, project controls staff, and support staff. Ultimately, you will create strong talent pipelines for our company’s current and future hiring needs.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Participate in full-scale recruitment for the firm servicing several staff augmentation and dedicated project team contracts for aviation, utility, and transportation clients, including developing job descriptions, posting open positions, candidate screening, interview scheduling and coordination, and identifying new recruitment tools and resources for hard-to-fill positions
Coordinate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs
Source potential candidates through online channels (e.g. professional networks and social platforms)
Organize and attend job fairs and recruitment events
Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates
Maintain organized, up-to-date files and records for all candidates and the status of each vacant position
Ensurea positive candidate experience throughout the screening and selection process
Work within our Applicant Tracking System (JazzHr) to track recruiting activities, post open positions, and update candidate profiles, resumes, and contact information
Lead DEI initiatives
Perform other duties as directed
Required Qualifications:
4-year degree in Business Administration, Psychology, or Human Resources (or equivalent)
2-4 years of full life cycle recruitment experience in a professional services environment, with an emphasis on proactive sourcing for “difficult to fill” disciplines (specialized engineering, project management) required
1+ years of experience in recruiting with an emphasis on sourcing for A/E/C roles
Develop and implement new initiatives to support diversity, equity, and inclusion particularly in workforce development, college outreach and internships, K-12 outreach, and mentor-protégé programs
Proficiency in documenting processes and keeping up with industry trends
Experience with applicant tracking systems
Varied experience in developing strategies for sourcing, building pipelines, and managing a high volume of candidates
Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
Anticipated Salary Range: $70,000- $90,00 per yearAbout KDG: KDG Construction Consulting is a leading provider of program, project, and construction management services. The firm serves clients in a broad range of markets throughout Southern California, including aviation, transportation, and infrastructure. KDG provides a full spectrum of management and technical services spanning the entire lifecycle of a construction project.
Employment with KDG: KDG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, coidentity, national sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries
Professional Services
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