Campus Recruiting Program Manager (West Region)

Turner Construction•Tustin, CA

5d•$130,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Recruiting Program Manager leads the strategy, design, and execution of campus recruiting programs to attract, develop, and convert interns, co-ops, and recent graduates within the Business Center. The role partners with Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Operations, business leaders, and academic stakeholders to align early-career talent pipelines with workforce plans and business goals, while strengthening Turner’s position as an Employer of Choice. This position is 100% in-person and requires regular attendance at the Turner office closest to the employee’s location, along with frequent travel to jobsites, colleges, and other Turner offices throughout the West Coast. The position regularly works in an office setting, with noise that is usually quiet to moderate. Travel is required, particularly during peak campus seasons, and may include occasional evening and weekend work. The employee must comply with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Education, Psychology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
At least 7 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, University Relations, or Campus/Early-Career Program Development, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Strategic ability to define, develop, and scale campus and early-career programs and standardized processes across Business Center locations.
Advanced project management skills, including communicating, implementing, and managing program expectations with internal and external stakeholders.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local legislation affecting recruitment and hiring practices.
Ability to develop program metrics and measures and identify data-driven market trends and insights.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
High integrity, ability to maintain confidential information, and discretion.
Excellent presentation delivery and verbal and written communication skills.
Continuous improvement mindset and familiarity with related concepts, methodologies, and practices.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills; advanced user proficiency with applicant tracking systems and customer relationship management systems.
Ability to assess recruiting analytics and experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, Smartsheet, other major sourcing platforms, and campus recruiting tools.
Ability to travel during peak campus seasons, including for work events and visits to campuses and local offices; travel may involve occasional evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field of study.
Experience working in construction or large, multi-site organizations.

Responsibilities

Develop, scale, and execute campus recruiting strategies aligned with workforce needs and Business Center goals.
Collaborate with HR, Talent Acquisition, Operations, and business leaders to forecast early-career hiring needs and align recruiting plans.
Design intern, co-op, and graduate programs that provide meaningful work, development opportunities, and strong conversion outcomes.
Evaluate program effectiveness, candidate experience, and market trends; recommend enhancements and best practices across Business Centers.
Partner with Headquarters Talent Management on standardization, operational alignment, and consistent reporting.
Engage Business Center leaders and employee ambassadors to support campus and early-career initiatives.
Build and maintain relationships with universities, academic departments, career centers, student organizations, and professional associations.
Maintain a tiered target-school strategy aligned with recruiting yield, diversity objectives, and business demand.
Plan and execute campus activities, including career fairs, information sessions, classroom talks, capstone projects, sponsorships, and national conferences such as NSBE and SWE.
Oversee candidate pipelines, interview scheduling, candidate communications, and candidate sharing across Business Centers as appropriate.
Maintain accurate data and compliance in applicant tracking and recruiting systems.
Develop and manage the annual campus recruiting budget for events, travel, sponsorships, job postings, and ambassador programs.
Track budget commitments, spending, invoices, and reconciliation; communicate budget updates and impacts to leadership.
Partner with Marketing to develop campus recruiting campaigns, digital content, and social media outreach aligned with the company brand and value proposition.
Provide an inclusive, professional candidate experience from initial interaction through conversion and onboarding.
Represent Turner at academic and professional events, advisory boards, and recruitment summits.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.