Sr Talent Acquisition Manager - University

Kiewit•Lenexa, OR

About The Position

The Senior Talent Acquisition Manager - University aligns recruitment strategies with the needs of the infrastructure business sector and delivers strategic talent solutions for immediate hiring needs and long-term workforce growth. The role oversees a university recruiting team responsible for recruiting early-career and intern talent, as well as engineering, construction, and operational professionals. It serves as a strategic partner to operational leadership, ensuring talent acquisition supports business objectives and employee experience. The position is part of Kiewit’s Human Resources Group, which provides shared services supporting company operations. It may be based in Lenexa, Kansas, or remotely. The role may involve work at different locations and conditions may vary.

Requirements

Over 10 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including a proven track record of securing early-career and intern talent and driving university strategy.
At least 5 years of recruiting leadership experience, including managing and coaching recruiting teams.
Deep knowledge and experience in engineering, construction, or closely related industrial markets.
Ability to provide strategic leadership and mentoring.
Experience partnering with senior executives, influencing recruiting decisions, and managing stakeholder relationships.
Strong proactive sourcing and candidate assessment skills, including the ability to navigate complex situations.
Experience using applicant tracking systems, recruiting analytics platforms, and contemporary sourcing tools.
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, high-volume recruiting environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.
Ability to perform work safely and effectively and to understand and follow oral and written instructions, including those concerning warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of university recruiting professionals handling a diverse requisition portfolio focused on early-career and intern talent.
Support recruiters throughout the full recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, behavioral and technical interviews, candidate evaluation, and offer negotiation.
Develop recruiting strategies for engineering, project management, construction, estimating, procurement, and project controls.
Supervise and mentor recruiters, supporting their professional development and alignment with organizational hiring standards and goals.
Allocate recruiting resources, prioritize hiring, and streamline workflows to improve productivity and candidate experience.
Review recruitment analytics and performance indicators, including time-to-hire, offer acceptance rates, and talent pipeline health, and refine strategies accordingly.
Advise executives and business leaders on talent acquisition, workforce planning, and strategic recommendations.
Implement on-campus outreach and sourcing techniques and use data-driven tools, including AI-powered recruiting technologies.
Monitor market trends and adjust recruitment approaches to remain competitive.
Collaborate with HR partners and business leaders to anticipate workforce needs associated with project inception, mobilization, and growth forecasts.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance; meet deadlines; communicate professionally; follow instructions and safety policies; and organize and complete work during normal operating hours.