Freelance Recruiter (Construction Positions) in Elmsford, New York at DLC Management Corp.

Renovo Construction is seeking an experienced Freelance Recruiter to support our growing talent acquisition needs across multiple markets. This contract-based position will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and recruiting top construction professionals for a variety of field and corporate roles, including Traveling Superintendents, Project Managers, Estimators, Preconstruction professionals, and other construction-related positions.

The ideal candidate will have prior recruiting experience within the General Contracting industry and a strong understanding of the construction talent landscape. This individual must be proactive, resourceful, and capable of managing multiple searches simultaneously while delivering a high-quality candidate experience.

Responsibilities:
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage full-cycle recruitment efforts for assigned positions across Renovo's portfolio of construction projects and corporate operations.
• Source, identify, and engage qualified construction professionals through a variety of channels, including job boards, social media, networking, referrals, and direct outreach.
• Conduct candidate screenings and initial interviews to assess qualifications, experience, cultural fit, and compensation expectations.
• Present qualified candidates with detailed summaries and recommendations to hiring managers.
• Coordinate candidate interviews and maintain consistent communication throughout the hiring process.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines for critical and recurring construction positions.

Market Intelligence & Partnership

• Provide insight on market compensation trends, candidate availability, and competitive hiring conditions within the construction industry.
• Build relationships with passive candidates and industry professionals to support future hiring needs.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand staffing priorities and project-specific requirements.
• Maintain accurate recruiting activity records and candidate tracking documentation.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of recruiting experience, with significant focus on General Contracting, Commercial Construction, or Construction Management recruitment.
• Demonstrated success recruiting for construction operations roles, including Superintendents, Project Managers, Estimators, and Preconstruction professionals.
• Strong understanding of construction terminology, project delivery methods, and industry organizational structures.
• Experience sourcing passive candidates and building talent pipelines.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and interviewing skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple active searches simultaneously.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems, and other sourcing tools preferred.
• Experience recruiting for multi-state or nationwide construction organizations.
• Existing network of construction professionals within retail, commercial, industrial, or general contracting sectors.
• Prior experience supporting high-volume recruiting efforts for project-based organizations.

Engagement Structure

• Independent Contractor / Freelance Position
• Flexible schedule based on hiring volume and business needs- ideally looking for 20 hours per week
• Compensation structure includes hourly rate plus commission for successful placements