Talent Acquisition Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end recruiting process from sourcing and screening through offer acceptance and onboarding handoff
• Partner closely with operations leadership to align hiring strategy with business needs
• Develop and maintain a proactive talent pipeline for high-demand roles across project management and field operations
• Lead and grow the university partnership strategy, establishing the company as an employer of choice on targeted campuses
• Design and manage a structured internship program with defined development milestones and meaningful project exposure
• Build clear progression pathways from Intern → Project Engineer → Project Manager, ensuring early-career talent has a roadmap for long-term growth
• Apply behavioral assessment tools (Culture Index) to hiring, onboarding, and development conversations to support stronger team alignment
• Collaborate with Operations leadership to integrate talent strategy with broader workforce development initiatives
• Provide mentorship and structured touchpoints for interns and early-career employees throughout their journey with the organization
• Own the scheduling of training programs across the organization

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• Experience: 4+ years of talent acquisition experience, preferably within construction, engineering, or a related industry; demonstrated experience managing university or early-career programs strongly preferred
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and MS Office; familiarity with construction industry roles and career paths is a significant plus
• Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to pair relationship-building with disciplined process management and measurable outcomes