Talent Acquisition Advisor - Energy & Military Program

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Wellness programs

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Talent Acquisition Advisor to drive energy and military programs from Lenexa, KS, with up to 25% travel to installations and events. You will partner with engineering, estimating, procurement, and field ops to convert military talent into civilian careers.

Lead initiatives like SkillBridge and HOH, build veteran pipelines, and deliver targeted campaigns, materials, and events to attract transitioning service members and spouses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, military programs, workforce development, program coordination, event management, or talent marketing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand military recruiting initiatives, including SkillBridge, HOH, veteran outreach, and military spouse programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with military installations, transition assistance offices, veteran organizations, and military-focused workforce groups.
• Coordinate base visits, career fairs, information sessions, networking events, and interview days.
• Translate military experience into relevant career pathways across engineering, estimating, project controls, procurement, construction management, safety, and field operations.
• Develop and maintain military talent pipelines aligned with annual hiring goals and workforce plans.

Skills

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field

Tools

LinkedIn

Recruiting technologies

Job description

Position Overview

The Talent Acquisition Advisor – Energy & Military Program develops, coordinates, and executes military talent attraction programs that support workforce needs across Engineering, Estimating, Procurement, Construction Management, and Field Operations. This role serves as the primary point of contact for military hiring initiatives and builds sustainable pipelines of transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.

Requisition ID: 182261
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: DHO HR Operations
Department: Human Resources
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time

District Overview

HR Operations is an integral partner and service provider at Kiewit. In recent years, we have gone from decentralized HR groups to a unified, shared service team, with various HR Centers of Excellence. Our vision is to be a best-in-class international HR organization.

Location

• This position is based out of Lenexa, Kansas.
• Up to 25% travel.
• Frequent visits to military installations, veteran hiring events, conferences, and Industrial office or project locations.

Responsibilities

Military Program Management

• Lead and expand military recruiting initiatives, including SkillBridge, Hiring Our Heroes (HOH), veteran outreach, and military spouse programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with military installations, transition assistance offices, veteran organizations, and military-focused workforce groups.
• Coordinate base visits, career fairs, information sessions, networking events, and interview days.
• Serve as the Industrial market subject matter expert for military recruiting strategies and military-to-civilian talent pathways.

Recruiting & Candidate Engagement

• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to identify opportunities for transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
• Source, screen, and engage candidates for designated military hiring initiatives.
• Translate military experience into relevant career pathways across engineering, estimating, project controls, procurement, construction management, safety, and field operations.
• Coordinate candidate communications, interviews, and hiring activities associated with military programs.
• Develop and maintain military talent pipelines aligned with annual hiring goals and workforce plans.

Marketing, Events & Partnerships

• Develop targeted campaigns and recruiting materials that promote career opportunities to military audiences.
• Create presentations, flyers, social media content, videos, and event materials that support military recruiting.
• Represent the organization at military installations, veteran events, conferences, and networking programs.
• Collect success stories and program outcomes to strengthen awareness and engagement.
• Coordinate event logistics, travel, promotional materials, and follow-up activities.

Program Reporting & Improvement

• Track candidate pipelines, event engagement, program participation, conversion rates, military hires, offer acceptance, and program outcomes.
• Prepare recurring program updates and recommendations for leadership.
• Use program data and stakeholder feedback to improve outreach, candidate experience, and hiring results.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, military programs, workforce development, program coordination, event management, or talent marketing.
• Strong presentation, communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, LinkedIn, and recruiting technologies.

Preferred

• Experience supporting military recruiting, veteran outreach, SkillBridge, Hiring Our Heroes, or military spouse programs.
• Knowledge of military occupations and their application to civilian careers.
• Knowledge of construction, engineering, industrial manufacturing, or EPC industries.
• Experience creating recruiting marketing materials, presentations, and social media campaigns.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, CRM platforms, and recruiting analytics.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• 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.