Talent Acquisition & Early Career Programs Manager

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition & Early Career Programs Manager to build and sustain strong talent pipelines across our client's commercial construction operations. This role goes beyond traditional recruiting, you will own the full candidate journey while also architecting structured programs that develop the next generation of construction professionals along the Intern → Project Engineer → Project Manager pathway. We need a relationship-driven, process-minded professional who understands that great hiring is the foundation of a great company. Cultural Alignment & Relational SkillsRelationship Builder: You understand that recruiting is about people first. You build trust with candidates, university partners, hiring managers, and the broader team.Proactive & Self-Starting: You don't wait for requisitions to land in your lap. You anticipate hiring needs, build pipelines ahead of demand, and bring solutions rather than problems.Can-Do Attitude: We thrive on positivity and teamwork. You energize the people around you and make candidates feel genuinely welcomed into the company's culture.Discretion & Integrity: Handling sensitive candidate and compensation information requires the highest level of confidentiality and professional ethics. Key ResponsibilitiesFull-Cycle Recruiting:Own the end-to-end recruiting process from sourcing and screening through offer acceptance and onboarding handoffPartner closely with operations leadership to align hiring strategy with business needsDevelop and maintain a proactive talent pipeline for high-demand roles across project management and field operationsEarly Career & University Programs:Lead and grow the university partnership strategy, establishing the company as an employer of choice on targeted campusesDesign and manage a structured internship program with defined development milestones and meaningful project exposureBuild clear progression pathways from Intern → Project Engineer → Project Manager, ensuring early-career talent has a roadmap for long-term growthTalent Development & Behavioral Insights:Apply behavioral assessment tools (Culture Index) to hiring, onboarding, and development conversations to support stronger team alignmentCollaborate with Operations leadership to integrate talent strategy with broader workforce development initiativesProvide mentorship and structured touchpoints for interns and early-career employees throughout their journey with the organizationOwn the scheduling of training programs across the organizationQualificationsRequirements & QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related fieldExperience: 4+ years of talent acquisition experience, preferably within construction, engineering, or a related industry; demonstrated experience managing university or early-career programs strongly preferredTechnical Proficiency: Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and MS Office; familiarity with construction industry roles and career paths is a significant plusSkills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to pair relationship-building with disciplined process management and measurable outcomes