Construction Recruiters work on locating talent for construction employers, including general contractors, highway contractors, specialty contractors, design build firms, construction managers and the various specialties of program management, construction management, design-build construction, residential construction, highway construction, heavy construction, specialty construction, commercial building construction, hotel construction, resort construction, hospital construction, retail construction, general contractors, construction managers, project managers, program managers, design build construction, engineering contractors, HVAC contractors, mechanical contractors, multifamily residential contractors, electrical contractors, drywall contractors, roofing contractors, concrete contractors, government construction, air conditioning contractors, highway construction, heavy construction, utility contractors, painting contractors, steel erection contractors, excavation contractors, foundation contractors, masonry contractors, sheet metal contractors, glazing contractors, concrete contractors, demolition contractors, transportation contractors, hazardous waste contractors, asbestos abatement contractors, and remediation contractors.

Construction Recruiters are involved with recruitment and selection. Recruitment and selection refers to the chain and sequence of activities pertaining to recruitment and selection of employable candidates and job seekers for an organization. Every enterprise, business, start-up and entrepreneurial firm has some well-defined employment and recruitment policies and hiring procedures. The HR department of large organizations, businesses, government offices and multilateral organizations are generally vested with the responsibilities of employee recruitment and selection.

Construction Recruiters maintain contacts within the community and may travel considerably, often to college campuses, to search for promising job applicants. Recruiters screen, interview, and occasionally test applicants. They also may check references and extend job offers. These workers must be thoroughly familiar with the organization and its human resources policies in order to discuss wages, working conditions, and promotional opportunities with prospective employees. They also must stay informed about equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act.