Craft Acquisition Specialist
Company Name: Baker Concrete Construction, Inc
Location:
Arlington, VA, US, 22201
**Req ID** : 5495
**Travel:** Up to 50%
**Number of Openings:** 1
Achieve more in your career with the nations leading specialty concrete contractor.
At Baker Construction, youll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth.
In this role, youll be integral to building the future of our country and our company.
Youll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry.
If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, youll have everything you need to define your career on your terms.
Make a meaningful impact with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative.
Apply today and be more with Baker.
**Summary**
The **Craft Acquisition Specialist** is responsible for sourcing, screening, and recruiting skilled craftworkers for various construction projects.
S/he will collaborate with hiring managers and business unit leaders to understand their staffing needs and create recruitment strategies and networking pipelines to attract qualified craft workers such as laborers, carpenters, finishers, operators, etc.
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Additionally, the **Craft Acquisition Specialist** will be responsible for conducting interviews, assessing candidates' technical skills and experience, and coordinating onboarding processes for new hires.
**Roles and Responsibilities**
The **Craft Acquisition Specialist** will possess competency in the following areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive, and effective manner.
Note that the areas listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by co-workers assigned to this role.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.
+ Partners with the operations team to identify staffing needs and align recruiting strategies with project requirements and workforce demands
+ Develops and executes recruitment strategies to attract top craft talent across various trades (e.g., carpenters, electricians, laborers, masons)
+ Attends career events- schools, military bases and local outreach sources
+ Maintains a black book that is comprehensive network of skilled construction craft workers, including keeping detailed records and ensuring up-to-date contact information for potential candidates
+ Conducts pre-screening interviews and coordinates interviews for qualified candidates
**Requirements**
+ Bachelors Degree and 2 years related recruitment experience or 4 years prior experience in recruitment, preferably in constructionor equivalent combination of education and experience
+ Must be fluent in English and Spanish, with the ability to effectively communicate, read, and write in both languages
+ Strong proficiency with Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
+ Strong proficiency with recruiting job boards/platforms such as LinkedIn, indeed, etc
At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen.
Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark.
This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives.
Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness.
Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.
Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing ****** or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.