Lead Recruiter

MWH is a leading water and wastewater treatment-focused general contractor in the US with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Fueled by the mission of Building a Better World, our teams are rapidly growing across the nation.

As a company committed to our team's well-being and growth, we offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to a mission that shapes the future. Your expertise and ambition are valued here.

The work we do matters. The critical systems infrastructure we build changes lives, betters' communities, and improves ecosystems. If you're passionate about this, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

MWH is seeking an experienced and results-driven Lead Recruiter to play a dual role as both a senior recruiter and a team leader within our Talent Acquisition function. This position will manage high-priority recruitment initiatives while also providing leadership, mentorship, and some management responsibilities for a team of recruiters. The Lead Recruiter will partner closely with business leaders to design and execute hiring strategies, drive process improvements, and ensure an exceptional candidate experience.

This is a full-time, regular position, reporting directly to the Director of Talent and will be based onsite in Broomfield, CO.

Essential Functions

• Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and mentorship to recruiters.
• Oversee team workload distribution, ensuring priorities are aligned with business needs.
• Assist in setting team goals, monitoring performance, and providing feedback.
• Support the development and training of recruiting staff to build skills and improve outcomes.

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for experienced and highly specialized roles.
• Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers to define job requirements and recruitment strategies.
• Source, screen, interview, and present qualified candidates to hiring teams.
• Negotiate offers and manage the closing process to ensure successful hires.
• Function as a strategic advisor to leaders on market trends, talent availability, and hiring best practices.

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  Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to build strong pipelines of high-quality talent.
  
• Leverage professional networks, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and other sourcing platforms.
• Implement innovative strategies to attract diverse talent across functions and levels.

• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, tools, and candidate experience and execute workflows for enhancements.
• Lead initiatives that enhance the company's employer brand, including social media, career fairs, and recruitment marketing.

• Track and analyze recruitment metrics to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare regular hiring reports for leadership to provide visibility into recruitment progress.
• Leverage data-driven insights to influence recruitment strategy and decision-making.

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of full cycle recruiting experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or manager capacity.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing techniques, interview methods, and recruitment best practices.
• Experience managing multiple requisitions across diverse functions in a demanding environment.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to partner effectively with leaders across functions.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or supervising other recruiters.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and LinkedIn Recruiter; familiarity with HRIS and CRM tools is a plus.
• Ability to occasionally work outside of normal business hours, to conduct interviews, communicate with candidates and business leaders.
• Willingness to travel to construction sites, campus events, and recruiting activities (10% travel required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience recruiting construction candidates, ideally those with heavy civil, mechanical, electrical and/or water/wastewater backgrounds preferred.

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program

MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company in heavy civil construction with a focus on water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. With the ultimate goal of delivering maximum value to clients and their local communities, MWH Constructors provides single-source, integrated design and construction services through a full range of project delivery methods. Incorporating industry-leading preconstruction and construction services, the Company's multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including new facilities, infrastructure improvement and expansion, and capital construction services.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Pay Range: $120,000 - $128,000

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.

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