Talent Acquisition and Program Manager

Leapley Construction Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Leapley Construction Group is seeking a Talent Acquisition & Early Career Programs Manager to build strong talent pipelines for commercial construction operations. You will own the full candidate journey and architect structured programs developing interns into project engineers and managers.

The role requires relationship-building, proactive sourcing, and experience with ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 4+ years of talent acquisition experience, preferably in construction/engineering.
• Experience managing university or early-career programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end recruiting from sourcing to onboarding.
• Partner with operations leadership to align hiring strategy with business needs.
• Develop proactive talent pipelines for high-demand roles across PM and field operations.
• Lead university partnerships and manage internship programs.
• Build progression pathways Intern → Project Engineer → Project Manager.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Process management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or Business

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

MS Office

Job description

Celebrating more than 25 years of business, Leapley Construction Group was founded in 1999 by Meredith Leapley as an interiors-focused general contractor. Headquartered in Atlanta, the company has experienced steady growth by building award-winning corporate workplace, institutional, and commercial projects for impactful brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, Microsoft, Visa, Piedmont Healthcare, and the Georgia Institute of Technology. This growth has led us to expand beyond interiors into more complex projects including ground-up, site improvements, building repositioning, and much more.

The Leapley team is committed to delivering exceptional projects of the highest quality, building trusting relationships with our clients, and collaborating with our network of partners to build environments where people thrive.

Certified as a woman-owned business, Leapley Construction is an Atlanta Top 5 Commercial Interior Contractor, a Top 5 Woman-Owned Commercial Contractor, a Best Place to Work, and a champion of inclusivity in the Atlanta community.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition & Early Career Programs Manager to build and sustain strong talent pipelines across our commercial construction operations. This role goes beyond traditional recruiting — you will own the full candidate journey while also architecting structured programs that develop the next generation of construction professionals along the Intern → Project Engineer → Project Manager pathway.

We need a relationship-driven, process-minded professional who understands that great hiring is the foundation of a great company.

Cultural Alignment & Relational Skills

• Relationship Builder: You understand that recruiting is about people first. You build trust with candidates, university partners, hiring managers, and the broader Leapley team.
• Proactive & Self-Starting: You don't wait for requisitions to land in your lap. You anticipate hiring needs, build pipelines ahead of demand, and bring solutions rather than problems.
• Can-Do Attitude: We thrive on positivity and teamwork. You energize the people around you and make candidates feel genuinely welcomed into the Leapley culture.
• Discretion & Integrity: Handling sensitive candidate and compensation information requires the highest level of confidentiality and professional ethics.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end recruiting process from sourcing and screening through offer acceptance and onboarding handoff
• Partner closely with operations leadership to align hiring strategy with business needs
• Develop and maintain a proactive talent pipeline for high-demand roles across project management and field operations

Early Career & University Programs

• Lead and grow Leapley's university partnership strategy, establishing Leapley as an employer of choice on targeted campuses
• Design and manage a structured internship program with defined development milestones and meaningful project exposure
• Build clear progression pathways from Intern → Project Engineer → Project Manager, ensuring early-career talent has a roadmap for long-term growth

Talent Development & Behavioral Insights

• Apply behavioral assessment tools (Culture Index) to hiring, onboarding, and development conversations to support stronger team alignment
• Collaborate with Operations leadership to integrate talent strategy with broader workforce development initiatives
• Provide mentorship and structured touchpoints for interns and early-career employees throughout their Leapley journey
• Own the training the scheduling of training programs at Leapley Construction

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• Experience: 4+ years of talent acquisition experience, preferably within construction, engineering, or a related industry; demonstrated experience managing university or early-career programs strongly preferred
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and MS Office; familiarity with construction industry roles and career paths is a significant plus
• Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to pair relationship-building with disciplined process management and measurable outcomes