AEC Talent Acquisition Manager

Job Description

The Talent Acquisition Manager leads end-to-end recruiting within an assigned functional area, ensuring the attraction and successful recruitment of high-quality talent that supports the organization’s Right People + Best Culture goals.

This role partners closely with hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and business leaders to design and execute effective talent strategies, while serving as a subject matter expert on talent acquisition practices, processes, and market trends.

The position offers a clear career path toward Senior Talent Acquisition Manager and operates with autonomy on non-routine matters, providing recommendations and escalating exceptions when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Manage full life‑cycle recruiting for a variety of roles within the assigned area of responsibility, from requisition intake through offer acceptance.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, hiring managers, and business leaders to drive talent processes and support the broader human capital strategy across the business.
• Oversee the selection process by identifying and assessing active and passive candidates, conducting pre‑screens, coordinating and facilitating interviews, and leading debrief sessions with interview teams.
• Identify potential concerns or risks during the hiring process and proactively recommend solutions to ensure a successful hire.
• Leverage information gathered from candidates and hiring teams to recommend the most suitable candidates for specific openings.
• Market the organization and its employee benefits to candidates to position the company as an employer of choice.
• Influence hiring teams to adopt and consistently apply the organization’s hiring best practices, tools, and resources.
• Implement the defined national and local talent acquisition strategy within the assigned business area.
• Maintain awareness of current hiring trends, competitor activity, and employment market conditions, and incorporate these insights into recruiting strategies.
• Act as a subject matter expert and trusted partner for business leaders, developing collaborative partnerships to improve talent acquisition operations within the area of emphasis.
• Partner with business leaders to develop sourcing strategies and solutions that build a strong pipeline of talent to meet emerging business needs and address anticipated talent gaps.
• Communicate regularly with candidates, hiring managers, and internal support services to ensure a smooth, timely, and positive recruitment experience.
• Apply strong project management, organizational, and planning skills to manage multiple requisitions and priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Provide coaching and guidance to hiring managers on talent acquisition practices and a variety of talent-related situations.

Essential Skills

• 5 years of progressive experience in recruiting or talent management within the AEC industry.
• Demonstrated ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner across multiple concurrent requisitions.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly present business and technical information.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Advanced organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• In-depth knowledge of talent acquisition practices, processes, and solutions, with the ability to coach and guide hiring managers.
• Proven ability to influence candidates at various stages of awareness about the organization to consider a range of opportunities.
• Strong facilitation skills with the ability to foster and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong presentation skills, both verbal and written, to effectively communicate with candidates and internal partners.
• Strong project management skills, including organizing, planning, and execution.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively within a team, both internally and externally.
• Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications, or a related field is preferred.
• Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of the preferred degree requirements.
• Experience acting as a subject matter expert in talent acquisition and advising business leaders on hiring best practices.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies that build robust talent pipelines for current and future needs.
• Familiarity with monitoring and interpreting hiring trends, competitor information, and employment market conditions.
• Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Atlanta, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/hr.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
• Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Atlanta, GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter. com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates.

AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team.

By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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