Full Desk Construction Recruiter (Agency) – Remote
Location: Remote (Texas.-based)
About Navigate Search
Navigate Search is a specialized recruiting firm with deep expertise across Construction, Accounting & Finance, and emerging industry verticals. Our Construction Division is growing rapidly and is led by seasoned recruiters with decades of combined industry experience. We work with General Contractors, Specialty Contractors, Developers, and Construction-adjacent organizations nationwide.
We are seeking an experienced Full Desk Construction Recruiter who understands agency recruiting, thrives in a performance-driven environment, and has hands-on experience recruiting construction professionals. This role is ideal for someone who wants autonomy, the ability to leverage their existing market knowledge, and the support of an established firm without micromanagement.
Position Overview
The Full Desk Construction Recruiter will manage the full recruitment lifecycle—from business development and client management to candidate sourcing, placement, and ongoing relationship building. This is a true full-desk role requiring proven agency experience in construction recruiting.
You will work remotely while collaborating closely with leadership and other recruiters. Periodic travel (quarterly or as needed) may be required for client visits, strategy sessions, or industry events.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Client Management
- Develop and manage relationships with construction clients, including General Contractors, Subcontractors, and Developers
- Identify new business opportunities through outbound outreach, referrals, and existing industry relationships
- Conduct client intake meetings to understand hiring needs, project scope, timelines, and cultural fit
- Negotiate fees, contracts, and search agreements in alignment with company guidelines
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients regarding hiring strategies, market conditions, and compensation trends
Recruitment Source, recruit, and place construction professionals across roles such as:
- Project Managers
- Superintendents
- Estimators
- Project Engineers
- Safety Managers
- Construction Accountants and related roles
- Execute full-cycle recruiting: sourcing, screening, interviewing, presenting candidates, offer management, and close
- Maintain active candidate pipelines using LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS/CRM tools, referrals, and market networking
- Conduct detailed candidate interviews to assess technical experience, project exposure, and career goals
Market & Relationship Expertise
- Maintain deep knowledge of construction markets, job titles, project types, and hiring trends
- Provide honest, informed guidance to both clients and candidates throughout the hiring process
- Build long-term relationships that generate repeat business and referrals
Internal Collaboration & Reporting
- Accurately track activity, pipeline progress, and placements in the firm’s CRM
- Collaborate with leadership on growth initiatives, market expansion, and best practices
- Participate in team meetings, training, and quarterly strategy sessions
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3–5+ years of agency recruiting experience with a strong preference for construction-focused recruitment
- Hands-on experience recruiting construction professionals (field and/or management roles)
- Proven success managing a full desk (client development + recruiting)
- Experience working in a performance-based, agency recruiting environment
- Strong understanding of construction industry terminology, roles, and project types
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting with strong time management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Existing book of business or established construction client relationships
- Business development experience within construction recruiting
- Experience recruiting across multiple construction sectors (commercial, civil, industrial, specialty trades)
- Familiarity with ATS/CRM systems and LinkedIn Recruiter
What We Offer
- Fully remote work environment with flexibility and autonomy
- Competitive commission structure with strong earning potential
- Support from experienced leadership and an established recruiting platform
- Access to firm resources, tools, and national market coverage
- Opportunity to grow with a firm actively expanding its Construction Division
- Collaborative, professional culture built around accountability and results