Talent Acquisition Manager

We are a heavy highway and heavy civil construction company seeking a driven, hands-on Talent Acquisition Manager to build and own our recruitment function from the ground up. This is a foundational role — you will be the single voice of talent acquisition for our organization, responsible for designing the infrastructure, tools, and processes needed to attract top-tier construction talent across the NJ, PA, DE, and Maryland markets.

This is not a passive, order-taking position. We are looking for someone who brings strategy, hustle, and deep industry knowledge to the table — and who thrives in the fast- paced, relationship-driven world of civil construction hiring:

• End-to-end recruiting for all open roles across the organization, including Project Managers, Superintendents, Operations Personnel, Estimators, and more
• Job description development — writing and maintaining accurate, compelling JDs for all positions across craft, field, and office roles
• Job posting and sourcing strategy — identifying and managing the right platforms, boards, and channels to reach construction talent in the tri-state market
• Candidate pipeline management — sourcing, screening, interviewing, and shepherding candidates through the full hiring cycle
• Hiring manager partnerships — collaborating closely with operations and field leadership to understand workforce needs and set expectations around timelines and talent availability
• Offer and close process — extending offers, managing counteroffers, and ensuring a smooth handoff to onboarding
• Employer branding — representing the company authentically in the market and building our reputation as an employer of choice in the civil construction space
• Recruiting infrastructure — recommending and implementing the ATS, sourcing tools, job boards, and workflows needed to run a professional TA function
• Reporting and metrics — tracking time-to-fill, source of hire, pipeline health, and other KPIs to keep leadership informed

Priority Hiring Areas:

• Project Managers (Heavy Civil / Highway)
• Superintendents
• Equipment Operators (various classes)
• Field Labor & Craft Personnel
• Estimators and Project Engineers

Requirements:

• 5 years of recruiting experience with a strong focus on civil construction, heavy highway, or infrastructure
• Proven experience hiring in the NJ, PA, DE, and MD markets — existing candidate relationships in the region are a significant plus
• Deep understanding of construction roles, titles, trades, and what good looks like at every level
• Demonstrated ability to manage full-cycle recruiting independently with little oversight
• Strong sourcing skills — LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, job boards, referrals, and old- fashioned networking
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with field leaders, hiring managers, and candidates alike
• Ability to travel between offices and project sites across the tri-state/mid-Atlantic region as needed
• Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable building process from scratch

Preferred:

• Experience at a heavy civil GC, subcontractor, or construction staffing firm
• Familiarity with construction-specific ATS or HRIS platforms
• Understanding of prevailing wage, union vs. non-union environments, and craft classifications

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunity to build and lead a TA function with real impact and visibility

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for

employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.