A growing commercial construction organization in the Denver metro area is seeking a hands-on HR & Talent Acquisition Manager to own both recruiting and core HR functions. This is an on-site role and is not remote. We are looking for someone who understands construction, understands urgency, and knows that strong recruiting is not just posting a job and waiting for applicants. This person must be a proactive talent hunter who is comfortable sourcing passive candidates, making direct outreach, screening thoroughly, moving quickly, and building pipelines before positions become emergencies. At the same time, this role includes meaningful HR responsibility. The right person will support employee relations, onboarding/offboarding, policies, documentation, compliance, manager support, and process improvement while helping build a scalable HR/TA function as the company grows. What You Will Own Talent Acquisition Own full-cycle recruiting from intake through offer and onboarding Proactively source through LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, referrals, industry networks, direct outreach, and competitor targeting Build candidate pipelines instead of relying primarily on inbound applicants Recruit commercial construction professionals including: Senior Project Managers Project Managers Superintendents Estimators / Preconstruction professionals Business Development professionals Construction accounting and administrative roles Sales and field personnel Conduct structured screens and accurately evaluate candidate fit Distinguish between commercial GC, trade/subcontractor, owner/developer, and residential backgrounds Present qualified candidates with clear recruiter summaries Maintain ATS accuracy, candidate follow-up, recruiting metrics, and hiring-manager communication Improve time-to-fill and candidate quality HR / People Operations Support onboarding and offboarding Employee relations and manager support Policy and handbook administration PTO / leave coordination Performance-management support HR documentation and compliance Benefits coordination Employee records and HR systems administration Assess current HR and recruiting processes Identify gaps, inefficiencies, or missing controls Recommend and implement practical improvements Support workforce planning and future department growth Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on HR and recruiting matters What We Are Looking For We are not looking for a recruiter whose strategy is simply: "Post the job and wait." We need someone who thinks: "Who are the best people in the market, where are they working now, and how do I get them interested?" The right person should naturally: Source passive candidates Build target-company lists Pick up the phone Follow up consistently Move quickly on strong candidates Solve difficult searches proactively Take ownership without constant follow-up Required Qualifications 5+ years of recruiting, Talent Acquisition, and/or HR experience Strong recent hands-on recruiting experience Construction or closely related AEC recruiting experience Demonstrated success sourcing passive candidates Experience recruiting professional and leadership-level positions Strong interviewing and candidate-assessment skills Experience partnering directly with executives and hiring managers Strong sense of urgency, ownership, and follow-through Ability to manage multiple critical searches simultaneously Experience with ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and other recruiting tools Ability to work on-site in the Denver metro area Strongly Preferred Direct commercial General Contractor recruiting experience or Recruiting agency working for General Contractors Experience recruiting Senior PMs, PMs, Superintendents, Estimators, and construction BD professionals Experience in a growing construction organization Experience assessing and improving HR or recruiting processes Experience establishing recruiting KPIs and scorecards Experience helping build or scale an HR / Talent Acquisition function Understanding of commercial GC terminology and organizational structure What Success Looks Like The successful candidate should be able to quickly: Take ownership of critical searches Build qualified pipelines without waiting for applicants Reduce leadership's need to personally source candidates Improve recruiting speed and candidate quality Maintain strong follow-up and ATS discipline Identify gaps in HR and recruiting processes Implement practical improvements Build systems that support continued company growth Become a trusted advisor to leadership Over time, this person should be capable of helping build and lead a larger HR / Talent Acquisition function. Because the role includes employee relations, onboarding, HR operations, manager support, and direct interaction with leadership and employees, this is not a remote position. Some flexibility outside normal business hours may occasionally be needed to accommodate candidate schedules and urgent hiring needs.

Pay:

$90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Have you personally recruited Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, Superintendents, or Estimators for a commercial General Contractor? How many total hires did you personally make in the last 12 months? Of those, how many were professional/leadership construction roles such as PMs, Senior PMs, Superintendents, Estimators, or BD? How many open requisitions have you personally managed simultaneously?

Experience:

commercial construction: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person