Sr Craft Recruiter

Overview:

The Senior Craft Recruiter will be responsible to execute full life cycle craft recruiting and employment activities including onboarding, performance assessments, disciplinary actions and transfer coordination. Tasks will include but are not limited to creating and managing requisitions including: assess job specification criteria, identify screening questions and determine candidate interview approach, interview potential candidates as well as gather and consolidate feedback from interview and complete interview elevation documentation; negotiate job offer details with candidate. Senior Craft Recruiter must identify and stay current on market trends in the marketplace that impact ability to support project staffing.

This is a remote position, which can be based anywhere in the U.S. This position supports our business across the United States. This position does require 25% travel throughout the United States.

Company Overview

MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, combines over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction. Depending on your position and project, you may work for one or more of our companies over your career with us. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor).

We embrace diverse perspectives among our employees and across all levels of our business, including our suppliers, community partners, and clients. We have built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and approaches to our organization. By collaborating across departments, we foster innovation and encourage everyone - from interns to executives - to share their ideas and make an impact. Our goal is to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in our industry.

The MasTec Renewables market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.

Responsibilities:

Training and Development

Develop training materials – Create manuals, guides, e-learning content, and onboarding materials for recruiting teams.

Conduct training sessions – Lead workshops or coaching sessions on sourcing, interviewing, candidate engagement, ATS use, and compliance.

Assess recruiter performance – Monitor trainees’ progress and provide feedback or additional coaching.

Standardize recruiting processes – Ensure consistent use of recruiting tools, scripts, and best practices.

Stay updated on trends – Keep up with current recruiting technologies, DEI hiring practices, and labor market changes.

Collaborate with leadership – Work with HR or recruiting managers to identify skill gaps and design training accordingly.

Evaluate training effectiveness – Collect feedback, track metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, quality of hire), and adjust programs.

Full-Cycle Recruiting

Lead full-cycle recruitment for skilled craft positions across wind and solar construction projects (e.g., electricians, millwrights, turbine techs, solar installers).

Manage sourcing, screening, interviewing, and job offers to ensure project staffing targets are met on time and within budget.

Sourcing & Outreach

Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract qualified craft workers from diverse sources (job boards, trade schools, unions, referrals, social media, etc.).

Build relationships with trade schools, apprenticeship programs, and veteran transition programs to create pipelines of talent.

Maintain and grow a network of pre-vetted craft talent for quick mobilization.

Workforce Planning

Collaborate with project managers, site managers, and workforce planners to forecast labor needs across multiple wind and solar sites.

Prioritize hiring based on project timelines, site readiness, and trade-specific demand.

Candidate Experience & Compliance

Ensure a positive candidate experience by providing timely updates and clear communication throughout the hiring process.

Coordinate pre-employment requirements such as drug screens, background checks, and certifications (e.g., OSHA 10/30, NCCER, CPR).

Process & Technology Management

Maintain accurate candidate records in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and project tracking tools.

Generate recruiting reports (e.g., fill times, source effectiveness, diversity metrics).

Recommend and implement process improvements to optimize craft recruiting workflows.

Project Support

Support on-site mobilization and onboarding efforts during peak project ramps.

Partner with HR, Safety, and Field Operations teams to ensure smooth workforce integration.

Travel to project sites only per request and approved by Sr. Craft Recruiting Manager for hiring events, job fairs, or onboarding support.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

Provide guidance and mentorship to junior recruiters or recruiting coordinators.

Represent the recruiting team in cross-functional project meetings.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Sr Craft Recruiter III

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience, construction industry experience preferred

Ability to travel up to 10%, for career fair and other recruiting efforts may be required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the company’s Zero Injury principles

Exceptional prioritization and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once

Experience with iCIMS, UKG and/or Service Now is a plus

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office

Strong attention to detail while operating with a high sense of urgency

Intermediate sourcing, interviewing, and negotiation skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with a penchant towards metrics

Experience recruiting talent in competitive markets

Decisive ability to shift priorities and function effectively in a dynamic fast paced work culture

Ability to interact and build strong relationships with multiple levels of management

Effectively communicate to multiple levels of the organization and internal HR team

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

Annual Incentive Program (AIP)

Competitive base salary

Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase

401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

IT work equipment including work cell phone or reimbursement

Health & Wellness

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children

Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount

Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave

Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation

Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment

Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage

Emergency Travel Assistance Program

Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

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MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.