Talent Acquisition Manager - Data Centers/Mission Critical

Alston Construction has an exciting opportunity for someone to lead talent acquisition for our Mission Critical/Data Centers unit.

About Alston Construction:

Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For 40 years we have delivered on our promises to our employees, clients, and business partners. We offer extremely competitive salaries, a superb benefits package, and a great place to work! In addition to routinely receiving awards for our projects and safety performance, we have also received numerous “Best Places to Work” awards! We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values, to include: commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. As our CEO, Paul Little, says “In order to be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy seeing success in others.” If this sounds like you and what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Our top tier benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short-term disability, long-term disability, life  insurance/AD&D, HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP, 401(k), Roth  401(k), After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion; paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, Tickets at Work, paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!

Talent Acquisition Manager Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Manager (Mission Critical/Data Centers) will be responsible for leading full-cycle recruiting efforts for high-demand talent, supporting mission-critical and data center projects. This role specializes in proactive sourcing, pipeline development, and strategic planning and recruiting for both project-based and office roles that support the planning, development, construction, commissioning, and operations of data centers.

This position will partner closely with leadership to anticipate hiring needs, develop sourcing strategies, and deliver exceptional recruiting outcomes in a competitive market.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

Own and lead recruiting strategy for data center-related roles, including hard-to-fill specialty positions.

Partner with internal stakeholders to understand workforce needs, forecasting, and required skillsets across active and upcoming data center projects.

Develop recruiting plans aligned with business priorities, ramp schedules, and project timelines.

Provide market intelligence on compensation trends, availability of talent, competitor hiring activity, and sourcing channels.

Proactive Sourcing & Pipeline Development

Build and maintain high-quality talent pipelines through proactive outreach and targeted sourcing methods.

Use multiple sourcing tools and platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, niche industry platforms, networking, referrals, etc.) to identify and engage candidates.

Develop sourcing campaigns focused on key data center skill sets and geographies.

Maintain an active bench of ready-to-interview candidates for rapid project mobilization.

Full-Cycle Recruiting

Manage the end-to-end recruiting process including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, candidate evaluation, offer negotiation, and onboarding transition.

Create compelling job postings and ensure roles are marketed effectively.

Evaluate candidates based on technical competency, culture fit, and long-term potential.

Deliver a strong candidate experience through consistent communication and professionalism.

Stakeholder Partnership

Serve as a trusted recruiting partner to hiring managers and senior leadership.

Lead intake meetings and align on qualifications, priorities, and interview expectations.

Coach hiring leaders on best practices, structured interviewing, and selection decisions.

Ensure timely feedback loops and movement through the recruiting funnel.

Process Improvement & Reporting

Track recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill, source-of-hire, pipeline conversion rates, and hiring manager satisfaction.

Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements to recruiting processes and workflows.

Support employer branding efforts for mission critical/data center recruiting and representation at events as needed.

Ensure compliance with all relevant hiring laws and regulations.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

5+ years of talent acquisition experience, including proactive sourcing and full-cycle recruiting.

2+ years of experience recruiting within data centers, mission critical, construction, engineering, MEP, commissioning, or similar technical industries.

Demonstrated success filling high-volume and/or hard-to-fill technical roles in applicable areas.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Include:

Strong working knowledge of the construction industry and positions.

Strong knowledge of recruiting tools and sourcing platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS, recruiting databases).

Ability to identify and engage passive candidates.

Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

High initiative, strong urgency, and results-oriented mindset.

Strong relationship-building skills.

Expert-level sourcing and networking ability.

Professional judgment and confidentiality.

Data-driven recruiting and pipeline management.

Strong organization and follow-through.

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and presentation skills.

Creative problem-solver; willing to try several approaches when initial solution fails.

Ability to define problems, research, collect data/information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make timely decisions.

Excellent skills in organization, time management, planning, and prioritization.

Strong attention to detail.

Proactive and readily adaptable to changing conditions or demands and ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines.

Professional demeanor and effective interpersonal skills; ability to successfully interface with and to build and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, vendors, and others.

Ability to work extended hours during project ramp-ups or peak hiring periods, as needed.

Strong negotiation skills.

Ability to effectively handle stress and stressful situations.

Remote candidates will be considered.

Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.