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.