Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Recruiter
Waukesha, WI (with up to 10% travel)
About Us
The Walbec Group is a third-generation, family-led organization recognized as a top workplace by the Milwaukee Business Journal and Employ Humanity. We deliver high-quality materials and expert services across road, highway, and bridge construction. From municipal and federal projects to commercial builds, we’re shaping infrastructure across Wisconsin-and proud partners of the Green Bay Packers.
The Opportunity
We’re seeking a seasoned recruiter to support talent acquisition across construction, engineering, and skilled trades. You’ll help build a recruitment strategy from the ground up, partnering with hiring managers to attract top-tier professionals – from Structural Engineers and Project Superintendents to Equipment Operators, Carpenters, and Laborers. Your work will directly impact our ability to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality infrastructure.
What You’ll Do
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for technical and skilled trade roles
- Collaborate with hiring managers to define staffing needs and team dynamics
- Develop sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill positions across construction, engineering, and trades
- Build and maintain pipelines of qualified candidates through industry networks and trade associations
- Evaluate candidate qualifications, certifications, and experience for specialized roles
- Track recruitment metrics and report progress to stakeholders
- Support workforce planning with HR partners
What You Bring
- 3-5 years of recruiting experience
- Proven success in filling high volume and “hard to fill” positions
- Willingness to learn and adapt as needed
- Excellent communication and candidate engagement skills
Preferred:
- Experience with recruitment marketing and trade-specific job boards
- Strong understanding of trade certifications, union dynamics, and jobsite requirements
- Familiarity with labor market trends in construction and renewable energy
- Knowledge of technical terminology across engineering and field operations
Why Walbec?
- Competitive compensation and benefits, including no-premium medical, paid parental leave, profit sharing, and more
- Professional development through our Walbec training program
- Supportive, family-oriented culture
- Job stability in an essential industry
- Opportunities to work on high-impact infrastructure projects
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!
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