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RailWorks
Houston, TX · Posted November 6, 2026
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About the job
Benefits Offering
RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives. We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives.
Compensation
$50 - $60 / hour
Position Summary
The contract recruiter is fully responsible for the outcomes of the recruitment process in the organization. The key results areas of the position are timeliness of hiring, quality of delivered candidates and reasonable costs of the hiring process. The contract recruiter will support construction recruitment at the salaried professional level including but not limited to PMs, Engineers, Superintendents, and Project Directors.
Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties
• Conferring with local management to understand their business & recruiting needs and establishing effective recruiting strategies • Ensuring that open positions are quickly filled with top talent in a cost-effective manner • Preparing and posting internal/external advertisements in the Applicant Tracking System; reviewing resumes and applications • Sourcing via recruitment platforms such as indeed and LinkedIn heavily. • Scheduling & conducting phone screens and in person interviews • Tracking/analyzing recruiting progress throughout the entire life cycle • Maintaining reports and files for each requisition to ensure compliance with OFCCP and the company's EEO/AA initiative • Networking and attending career events across the country • Maintaining excellent relationships with candidates, vendors, and the community • Maintaining knowledge of current human resources trends, state & federal regulations, and company policies • Providing counsel/support to management and employees • Other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Qualifications
• Requires minimum of 2 years of Construction management recruitment experience • 5+ years of full cycle recruitment experience • Experience generating diverse candidate pool as well as building relationships with affinity organizations • Experience dealing with high volume recruitment and hard to fill positions • Superb offer negotiation and candidate-care skills • Background experience utilizing social media as a tool for networking and sourcing candidates • Previous experience with applicant tracking and reporting systems • Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills • Proficient in MS Office Suite
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Works in an office environment. May also visit field locations
Frequently sits for long periods of time
Frequently speaks, reads, writes, and uses a computer keyboard
May require occasional standing, walking, lifting, stooping, or bending
May require overnight travel -20%
Company Overview
This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.
RailWorks is North America’s leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company. We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.