Company Overview
D.H. Griffin Infrastructure is a growing civil construction and site work services company focused on large industrial and commercial projects across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. We are committed to developing a reliable, skilled workforce through hands-on recruiting, training, and long-term workforce development. The ideal candidate will have experience in recruiting skilled trades team members, have a passion for outreach and attending community events, and have strong written and oral skills.
Position Summary
The Skilled Trades Recruiter / Workforce Development Specialist is responsible for recruiting, developing, and sustaining a strong workforce. This role focuses mainly on skilled trade and craft recruiting, apprenticeship program development, and building long-term talent pipelines through community outreach, training partners, and career events.
Key Responsibilities
Skilled Trades Recruiting
- Manage full-cycle recruiting for field and craft positions (e.g., equipment operators, laborers, foremen, mechanics, site superintendents, site engineers, etc.)
- Partner with operations and project leadership to forecast labor needs
- Source candidates through job boards, referrals, trade schools, high schools, community colleges and workforce agencies
- Conduct phone and in-person screenings focused on trade skills, certifications, and field readiness
Apprenticeship & Workforce Development
Assist in the development, implementation, and management of apprenticeship and entry-level training programsBuild pipelines for entry-level workers transitioning into skilled trade rolesCoordinate with training, safety, and operations teams to support workforce readinessSupport onboarding, orientation, and early-tenure retention initiativesCareer Fairs & Community Outreach
Attend and represent DH Griffin Infrastructure at career fairs, trade school events, and community hiring initiativesBuild relationships with trade schools, high schools, workforce development boards, and community organizationsPromote skilled trade career paths and apprenticeship opportunitiesWorkforce Planning & Retention Support
Support workforce planning for current and future projectsAssist with retention strategies for field personnelMaintain ongoing communication with field leadership regarding workforce challenges and needsReporting & Administration
Track recruiting activity, hiring metrics, and workforce pipeline dataManage Team Engine PlatformMaintain accurate candidate and employee recordsSupport HR compliance and hiring documentation requirementsQualifications & Preferred Experience :
Experience recruiting in skilled trades or craft workforce (required)Bilingual (English / Spanish)Understanding of construction, infrastructure, or other industrial industriesStrong interpersonal skills with ability to connect with field personnelWillingness to travel regionally for job sites, schools, and career fairsApprenticeship or workforce development program experienceGrant writing experienceHigh-volume or project-based recruitmentKnowledge of Charlotte and regional labor marketsExperience working with trade schools or workforce agenciesCompensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive salary, advancement opportunities, and a positive company culture. Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid vacation and holidays, 401K with company matching, flexible spending program, health and dental insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield, and more. All employees must be able to pass a background test and drug screening.
D.H. Griffin Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.