Clark Construction Group · 12 hours ago
National Campus Recruiting Leader
McLean, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expClark Construction Group is seeking a National Campus Recruiting Leader who will lead the strategy to build the company's future talent pipeline. This role involves aligning recruitment efforts with business goals and managing a team to attract top-tier students from leading programs across the nation.
ConstructionSmart Building
Responsibilities
Design and execute a multi-year campus recruiting strategy that targets top-tier engineering programs and student organizations nationwide
Lead, mentor, and develop a hybrid team of full-time and rotational recruiters, ensuring operational excellence and professional growth
Partner with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and Group CEOs to forecast hiring needs, determine headcount goals, and finalize strategic placements across business units
Cultivate 'executive-level' relationships with Deans, Career Center Directors, and key faculty at Clark’s target universities
Direct the end-to-end Summer Associate program - including Capstone projects and networking events - maximizing it as our premier tool for full-time conversion
Modernize our approach to data by analyzing hiring metrics and market trends to optimize recruiting spend and increase offer acceptance rates
Act as a strategic advisor to Senior Operations Leaders, providing regular reporting on pipeline health and campus market intelligence
Elevate our interviewing standards by leading training sessions for all Clark interviewers, ensuring a consistent, professional, and bias-free candidate assessment
Serve as the national face of Clark’s campus brand, ensuring our core values and culture are communicated authentically to the next generation of builders
Qualification
Required
5+ years of dedicated experience in Talent Acquisition, with a specific focus on high-volume University/Campus recruiting
A track record of managing people and leading complex project teams in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
Experience in the construction, engineering, or heavy industrial sectors is highly preferred; however, a demonstrated ability to learn new business models and the traits required for successful field leadership (e.g., Project Engineers and Superintendents) is required
The ability to pivot from day-to-day execution to long-term talent strategy and organizational design
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Smartsheet, and modern Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Exceptional public speaking skills and the executive presence required to influence senior-level stakeholders
The ability to manage the intense logistics of peak recruiting seasons while maintaining extreme attention to detail
Ability to travel up to 15% during peak seasons and frequently visit Clark jobsites to stay connected to the work
Comfortable with prolonged periods of focused work, whether it's collaborating with colleagues, analyzing data, or developing strategies
Effective communication and sharp visual acuity for reviewing complex documents and performing detailed computer work
Ability to lift and move objects up to 10 pounds regularly, and up to 25 pounds on occasion
Flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines
Ability to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address time-sensitive matters or emergencies
Preferred
Experience in the construction, engineering, or heavy industrial sectors
Company
Clark Construction Group
Clark Construction Group is builder service with latest ideas that satisfies the customers, with quality.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dave Trolian
Division President & CEO
John O'Keefe
CEO, Atkinson Construction
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