Senior Talent Manager

Description
Our client is seeking a Senior Talent Manager to lead strategic, full-cycle recruitment efforts for leadership and operational roles across a growing infrastructure and construction-focused organization. This role goes beyond traditional recruiting by building long-term talent pipelines, supporting workforce development initiatives, and partnering closely with operational leadership to identify and attract top talent. The ideal candidate is relationship-driven, proactive, and passionate about building strong teams and culture.

Key Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle recruitment for leadership, operational, and other senior-level positions

Build proactive talent pipelines and develop long-term recruiting strategies aligned with business growth

Conduct national and multi-market searches for hard-to-fill roles

Partner closely with hiring managers and operational leaders on staffing strategy and workforce planning

Identify workforce gaps and succession planning needs

Support internship and early-career development initiatives

Attend industry events, conferences, and workforce development programs to strengthen recruiting networks and employer branding

Develop sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, direct outreach, and Boolean search techniques

Facilitate structured interview processes and support hiring managers throughout candidate evaluation and selection

Lead offer development and candidate closing efforts

Ensure a positive and professional experience for candidates and internal stakeholders

Contribute to continuous improvement of recruiting processes and workforce development initiatives

Requirements

5+ years of talent acquisition experience within construction, infrastructure, or related industries

Proven experience recruiting Project Manager-level and above positions

Experience supporting national or multi-market recruiting efforts

Strong sourcing and recruiting strategy experience, including LinkedIn Recruiter and direct outreach methods

Knowledge of construction and infrastructure operations preferred

Familiarity with union and non-union environments preferred

Strong communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills

Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build recruiting processes and pipelines

High level of professionalism, accountability, and urgency

Ability to travel approximately 20–30% as needed

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