Sr Talent Acquisition Manager - University

Kiewit Corporation; Lenexa (KS); Hybrid; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kiewit Corporation in Lenexa, KS (or remote) seeks a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager - University to lead university recruiting for engineering, construction and operations, aligning talent strategy with project needs and building a high-performing campus program.

You will oversee a university recruiting team, coach recruiters, shape campus outreach, and partner with executives to deliver top-tier intern and early‑career hires while maintaining a strong candidate experience.

Qualifikationen

• Over 10 years of comprehensive full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in recruiting leadership.
• Deep knowledge of engineering, construction, or related industrial markets.

Aufgaben

• Manage a team of university recruiting professionals with an active requisition portfolio.
• Support end-to-end recruitment processes including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offers.
• Shape recruiting strategies for engineering, project management, construction, estimating, procurement, and controls.
• Mentor and develop recruiters to align with hiring standards and goals.
• Allocate resources, prioritize hiring, and streamline workflows for productivity and candidate experience.
• Review recruitment analytics to refine strategies and drive results.
• Advise executives on workforce planning and strategic recommendations.

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

Campus recruiting

Stakeholder management

Sourcing strategies

Jobbeschreibung

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Location: Lenexa, KS, US Remote, US

Job Level:Senior Level

Home District/Group:DHO HR Operations

Department:Human Resources

Market:Corporate Home Office

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager - University, you will play a vital role in aligning recruitment strategies with the dynamic needs of the infrastructure business sector. This leadership position focuses on delivering strategic talent solutions that address immediate hiring demands while fostering sustainable workforce growth. The individual in this role will oversee a diverse university recruiting team, guiding the recruitment of key engineering, construction, and operational professionals to bolster project success and organizational excellence. As the primary strategic partner to operational leadership, this role ensures that talent acquisition practices support both business objectives and employee experience at the highest standards.

At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative. We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals — they’re the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won’t find just anywhere. We’re always pushing new limits. You can too.

District Overview

Kiewit Human Resources Group is an integral partner and service provider that supports the company's operations, offering best-in-class support services that align with Kiewit's organizational priorities. We are a unified, shared service team with various departments including Analytics, Benefits, Compensation, Craft Services & Craft Recruiting, Employee Relations, Employee Services, Immigration & Business Travel, Leave of Absence, Move Services & Relocation, Recruiting and Talent Development.

Location

This position can either be based out of our office in Lenexa, KS or Remote.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of university recruiting professionals who are managing an active and diverse requisition portfolio with a focus on early career and intern talent essential to the business framework.
• Support recruiters in end-to-end recruitment processes, encompassing candidate sourcing, detailed screening, behavioral and technical interviewing, candidate evaluation, and offer negotiation to secure top‑tier talent.
• Shape recruiting strategies tailored to specialized sectors including engineering, project management, construction, estimating, procurement, and project controls to meet evolving business demands.
• Supervise and mentor a dedicated team of recruiters, fostering professional development and ensuring alignment with organizational hiring standards and goals.
• Allocate recruiting resources effectively, prioritize hiring efforts, and streamline workflows to optimize team productivity and candidate experience.
• Regularly review recruitment analytics and performance indicators such as time‑to‑hire, offer acceptance rates, and talent pipeline health to refine recruitment strategies.
• Serve as the trusted Talent Acquisition advisor to executives and business leaders, delivering insights and strategic recommendations supporting workforce planning.
• Implement innovative on campus outreach, sourcing techniques, and leverage data‑driven tools, including AI‑powered recruiting technologies, to enhance efficiency and candidate quality.
• Monitor market trends and adjust recruitment approaches accordingly to maintain competitiveness in talent acquisition.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with HR partners and business leaders to anticipate workforce needs linked to project inception, mobilization, and growth forecasts.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of comprehensive full‑cycle recruiting experience , with a proven track record of securing early career and intern talent and driving university strategy.
• Minimum of 5 years in recruiting leadership, with demonstrable experience managing and coaching recruiting teams to achieve high performance.
• Deep knowledge and experience within engineering, construction, or closely related industrial markets.
• Ability to execute strategic leadership and mentoring responsibilities.
• Proficient in partnering with senior executives, influencing recruitment decisions, and effectively managing stakeholder relationships.
• Strong capabilities in proactive talent sourcing, candidate assessment techniques, and navigating complex situations.
• Experienced user of applicant tracking systems, recruiting analytics platforms, and contemporary sourcing tools to drive recruitment outcomes.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills to manage complex workflows and priorities effectively.
• Adaptability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑volume recruitment environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines.

Other Requirements:

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.