Civil Recruiter

October 23, 2026
Sanford, FL, US
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Wharton-Smith, Inc., a highly regarded General Contractor throughout the Southeast, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Civil Recruiter. We are currently seeking someone who is willing to work in our corporate office in Sanford, FL.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Civil Recruiter is responsible for leading full-cycle recruiting efforts focused on attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent within the water and wastewater construction sector. This role partners closely with hiring managers and leadership to support strategic hiring initiatives across field operations, project management, engineering, and corporate functions.
The ideal candidate has experience recruiting in construction, preferably civil, utilities, or water/wastewater—and understands the urgency, competitiveness, and technical nature of the industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage full-cycle recruiting for positions including Project Engineers, Superintendents, Project Managers,
  • Estimators, and skilled craft professionals within water/wastewater construction.
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, project pipelines, and required skillsets.
  • Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies using job boards, networking, industry associations, and direct outreach.
  • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future project needs.
  • Conduct candidate screenings, interviews, and assessments to evaluate technical qualifications, cultural fit, and project alignment.
  • Coordinate and facilitate interviews between candidates and hiring teams.
  • Lead offer process including compensation discussions, approvals, and closing candidates.
  • Track candidate activity and maintain accurate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
  • Provide market insights related to talent availability, compensation trends, and competitor activity.
  • Represent the company at career fairs, industry events, and college recruiting initiatives.
  • Support employer branding efforts to position the company as a top employer in the civil construction industry.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
  • Minimum of five (5) years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in the construction, engineering, or related industry.
  • Experience recruiting for civil, infrastructure, or water/wastewater projects strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience partnering with hiring managers throughout the recruitment and selection process.
  • Strong understanding of construction roles, project structures, and industry terminology.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to influence hiring decisions and provide guidance to hiring managers throughout the recruiting process.
  • Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
  • Relationship Management
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Communication & Influence
  • Time Management & Orginization
  • Industry Knowledge (Civil Construction)
  • Adaptability in a Project-Driven Enviroment

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), including:
  • Dayforce
  • iCIMS
  • Workday
  • Handshake
  • LinkedIn Recruiter
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including:
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
  • Experience sourcing candidates through multiple recruiting platforms and professional networks.
  • Ability to utilize recruiting technologies and reporting tools to support hiring initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability
Wharton-Smith provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans, Pre-JVA special disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities to online application systems by making reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access for submitting to job openings. (i.e., wheelchair accessibility, website accessibility, etc).

RECRUITER POLICY

Notice to Staffing Agencies
Wharton-Smith, Inc. will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Wharton-Smith, Inc., including unsolicited resumes sent to a Wharton-Smith, Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Wharton-Smith, Inc. employees, or to Wharton-Smith, Inc.'s resume database will be considered Wharton-Smith, Inc. property. Wharton-Smith, Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Wharton-Smith, Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Wharton-Smith, Inc.'s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Wharton-Smith, Inc. will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Wharton-Smith, Inc.'s Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Wharton-Smith, Inc. employee is authorized to bind Wharton-Smith, Inc. to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.