Talent Acquisition Specialist

Company Overview

Since 1908, Massman Construction Co. has been developing and improving transportation and commerce along U.S. waterways. For five generations of the Massman family, we have been an integral part of both private and public infrastructure investment and the growth of our country.

With over 1,700 completed projects, Massman teams have constructed many of our nation’s most impressive bridges; complex lock, dam, and flood control structures; and efficient ship barge loading facilities. In the process, we have conceived of and implemented solutions for unique challenges in and along our nation’s coastlines and inland waterways.

Our vision is to be the employer and contractor of choice for construction services and solutions in the heavy civil, marine, and transportation markets by providing meaningful work that results in exceeding customer expectations and providing unsurpassed value.

Position Overview

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will help support hiring a variety of roles in our business, including intern and new graduate hiring, hourly/craft workforce and administrative and support services functions. This role is ideal for a recruiting professional with a few years of experience who is looking to grow their end-to-end recruiting skills. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will partner closely with hiring managers, company leadership and external partners to attract, engage and hire top talent for Massman.

Responsibilities and Duties

Manage full-cycle recruiting activities, including sourcing, screening, interviewing and hiring for assigned roles

Partner with hiring managers to understand immediate and upcoming office and project staffing needs

Post and manage job requisitions across internal systems and external job boards

Coordinate interviews, gather feedback, and move candidates efficiently through the hiring process

Prepare and extend offers in partnership with hiring managers

Serve as a point of contact for candidates throughout the interview, offer and onboarding process.

Support and coordinate the campus recruiting program, building and maintaining university contact relationships to support sourcing qualified candidates

Plan and execute career fairs, campus events and recruiting outreach efforts.

Manage internship and entry-level job postings and student candidate pipelines

Develop communication and social media strategies to increase engagement with and awareness of Massman Construction Co.

Track recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill and offer acceptance

Assist with recruiting process improvements and hiring initiatives

Ensure compliance with employment laws

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

2+ years experience in recruiting or recruitment coordination

Experience coordinating recruiting events

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruiting workflows

Ability to travel to career fairs during spring and fall recruitment seasons

Preferred Qualifications 

Experience in construction, skilled trades or industrial recruiting

Experience with campus recruiting, internships or early-career hiring