Early Career Recruiting Lead

Own campus recruitment strategy and connect the next generation of construction professionals with meaningful careers; travel 40-60% during university career fair seasons.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hiring managers to capture current and upcoming talent needs and align recruiting plans with business objectives.
• Create and implement a targeted campus recruiting program spanning construction management, civil engineering, skilled trades, and business majors.
• Cultivate durable partnerships with universities, community colleges, and trade schools, engaging program leads, faculty, and student groups.
• Represent the organization at national career fairs, classroom sessions, information nights, and networking events.
• Hire, onboard, and coach interview teams to ensure a confident, consistent presence at campus events.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment for early career candidates from initial touchpoints to offer acceptance.
• Strengthen the internship program by designing experiences that convert interns into full-time hires.
• Partner with marketing to produce recruitment materials and digital content that resonate with student audiences.
• Monitor and manage a campus talent pipeline, using data to measure success and identify improvements.
• Strategically manage the campus recruitment budget to maximize reach and return on investment.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in campus recruiting or university relations.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities, comfortable leading large audiences or conducting one-on-one conversations.
• Proven track record of building authentic relationships with students, faculty, and university staff.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and modern recruiting technologies.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to multiple campuses throughout the year.
• Knowledge of construction industry career pathways is a plus; genuine curiosity about the field is highly valued.

Technologies

• Applicant Tracking Systems

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 401k with employer match
• Employee medical, dental, and vision insurance 100% covered for employees, with optional dependent coverage at 50% by Willmeng
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• 9 paid company holidays
• 3 consecutive weeks of parental bonding leave, plus 3-5 weeks of disability leave for delivery recovery
• Spacious break rooms with complimentary healthy meals and snacks
• Team-building activities and volunteer opportunities

YOU'RE INSPIRED BY OUR VALUES

• Altruistic: genuine concern for the success and wellbeing of others.
• Fair 360: kindness-based approach that seeks to understand before being understood, aiming for broad success.
• Strategic: a clear, purposeful blueprint guiding meaningful work and integrity.
• Sincere: authenticity, truth, trust, and loyalty to employees, clients, and communities.
• Nimble: resourceful, responsive, and adaptable, staying well-rounded in the market.

COMPENSATION

• Total compensation includes base pay, comprehensive benefits, and 100% employee ownership.
• Benefits are designed to support total wellbeing, from wellness to work-life balance.