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Recruiter

Bowa Construction

The Role

Overview

Full-cycle recruiter sourcing talent for construction and corporate roles

Key Responsibilities

  • ats management
  • candidate sourcing
  • recruitment metrics
  • full-cycle recruiting
  • hiring partner
  • recruitment marketing

Tasks

Tracking and Reporting You will partner closely with hiring managers to understand talent needs, develop sourcing strategies, and ensure a seamless candidate experience aligned with BOWA’s culture and values. This is an excellent opportunity to deepen your recruitment expertise while contributing to a team dedicated to excellence in both people and process. -Ensure recruitment processes align with company standards, compliance requirements, and best practices. -Contribute to recruitment marketing efforts, including social media campaigns and job fair participation. -Provide consistent communication and updates to candidates and stakeholders throughout the hiring process. -Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize candidate experience and recruitment efficiency. -Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). -Collaborate with the HR team on related initiatives, including onboarding, employer branding, and engagement projects. -Conduct initial phone screens, evaluate candidate fit, and coordinate interviews with hiring managers. -Promote BOWA’s culture and values to enhance candidate engagement and strengthen the employer brand. -Manage full-cycle recruitment for positions across multiple departments, including field operations, project management, and corporate roles. -Support senior recruiters and HR leadership with special projects and high-priority searches. -Generate and analyze recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, source effectiveness, candidate conversion rates). -Maintain an active pipeline of qualified candidates to support current and future staffing needs. -Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates using job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, employee referrals, and networking. -Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements and ensure alignment on hiring timelines and priorities.

Requirements

  • ats
  • linkedin recruiter
  • indeed
  • bachelor's
  • 3-5 years
  • communication

What You Bring

As a Recruiter at BOWA Construction, you will play an integral role in identifying, attracting, and securing top talent across our growing organization. This position is ideal for a motivated professional with 3–5 years of recruitment experience who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is ready to take ownership of the recruitment process from sourcing through offer. -Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and other sourcing platforms. -Organization & Detail Orientation: Strong ability to manage multiple requisitions, meet deadlines, and maintain high attention to detail. -Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal ability to engage effectively with candidates and hiring managers. -Collaboration: Team-oriented mindset with the ability to build strong partnerships across departments. -Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to identifying challenges and proposing creative recruitment solutions. -Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field, or equivalent experience. -Experience: 3–5 years of recruitment or talent acquisition experience, preferably within construction, engineering, or related industries.

Benefits

-401(k) with Company Match -Paid Vacation, Sick Time, & Holidays -Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – 80% Employer Contribution & Employee HSA Contribution -Basic Life and AD&D Insurance -Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance -Parental Leave -Performance-Based Bonuses

The Company

About Bowa Construction

-Named after the Edo word meaning 'build your future,' the firm quickly made its mark on Chicago’s built environment. -Specializing in sectors from aviation and healthcare to K-12, higher-education, transportation and mission-critical facilities. -Services range across general contracting, construction management, design-build, rapid response and pre-construction estimating. -Notable financial milestones include Inc 5000 ranking and Metra DBE Contractor of the Year awards in 2017 and beyond. -Led by CEO Nosa Ehimwenman, a former carpenter turned executive, the firm blends deep industry know-how with community ambition.

Sector Specialisms

Healthcare

Aviation

Higher Education

Sports Facilities

K-12 Education

Luxury Residential

Design Build Remodeling