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Baker Construction

Bilingual Craft Acquisition Specialist

Baker Construction, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201

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Req ID : 7100 Travel:

Up to 50% Number of Openings: 1

Achieve more in your career with the nation's leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you'll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you'll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You'll 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, you'll 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 collaborates 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. The Craft Acquisition Specialist is responsible for conducting interviews, assessing candidates' technical skills and experience, and coordinating onboarding processes for new hires. S/he also performs administrative functions related to recruiting.

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.

Attends career events- schools, military bases and local outreach sources

Maintains school/instructor relationships at events, classroom presentations and career fairs

Maintains a comprehensive black book of skilled construction craft workers

Keeps detailed records

Ensures up-to-date contact information for potential candidates

Conducts outreach and build relationships with industry professionals and organizations to create a pipeline of potential candidates

Maintains relationships with future prospects

Partners with the operations team to identify staffing needs and align recruiting strategies with project requirements and workforce demands

Stays current with industry trends, salary benchmarks, and competitive hiring practices in the craft and trades sector

Analyzes recruitment metrics and adjusts strategies to improve hiring effectiveness and efficiency

Develops and executes recruitment strategies to attract top craft talent across various trades (e.g., laborers, carpenters, finishers, operators, etc.)

Sources candidates through job boards, industry networks, social media, and local trade schools

Monitors social media outlets for available candidates * Reviews resumes received through applicant tracker

Conducts pre-screening interviews

Provides recommendations to hiring managers and HR Talent Managers based on assessments and interview feedback

Registers for career events and tracks pertinent information (career fairs visited, people interviewed and hired)

Ensures that PowerPoint presentations are updated and applicable for event

Ensures that there are enough supplies for various career events

Coordinates interviews for qualified candidates

Sends follow-up correspondence to candidates

Coordinates travel/relocation arrangements

Maintains a repository of resumes to be pulled from the Applicant Tracker as needed

Assists HR Talent Manager on Baker-sponsored recruiting events

Ensures all recruitment practices comply with relevant labor laws and industry regulations

Maintains accurate records of recruitment activities and provides regular reports to management on hiring progress and outcomes

Champions Incident and Injury Free (IIF) environment

Sets example by following safety guidelines including but not limited to wearing PPE on jobs, staying aware of surroundings, etc.

Complies with proper safety procedur

Requirements The

Craft Acquisition Specialist

will possess the knowledge, skill, and/or ability in the following areas essential to perform the functions of the position.

Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of construction recruitment experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Hands on concrete construction formwork experience preferred

Ability to present information in written and oral form to all levels of co-workers within the Company

Ability to read and comprehend procedures, regulations, and laws

Ability to adapt presentation style to the applicable audience

Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills

Must be fluent in English and Spanish, with the ability to effectively communicate, read, and write in both language

Ability to calculate simple math such as addition, subtraction, division, percentages & ratios.

Strong proficiency with Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Strong proficiency with recruiting job boards / platforms such as Linkedin, Indeed, etc.

Knowledge of SuccessFactors preferred

Ability to work with all levels of co-workers in a team environment

Ability to visit work sites to identify future prospects, network and build lasting relationship that advance recruiting efforts

Ability to effectively negotiate and collaborate

Ability to adapt to a variety of situations

Ability to relate with wide range of personalities

Ability to put people at ease

Possesses effective listening skills

Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality

Ability to identify challenges in the recruitment process and develop creative solutions

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, stay organized and manage multiple priorities

Ability to exercise judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, and laws

Ability to assess personalities and skill sets

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 hrtech@sharedservices.cc or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.

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