Senior Manager, Early Career Programs, Mission Critical Sector

Overview

Reporting to the Senior Director, Early Career Programs, the Senior Manager, Early Career Programs is responsible for leading the strategy and execution of the Career Start program in the Mission Critical sector. This role oversees the hiring, onboarding and rotational experience of all Career Starts on Mission Critical job sites. The Senior manager partners with Mission Critical operational leaders, HR Business Partners and project leadership to attract, develop and retain early career t alent to support.

This role requires an on-site presence 4 days a week in our amazing Boston office - which offers free parking, a free on-site gym and cafeteria and other perks that make for a great culture and unique employee experience!

Responsibilities

Regional Talent Acquisition

- Lead regional recruiting strategy for Mission Critical sector.

- Build and maintain strategic relationships with Mission Critical Operational leaders.

- Develop diverse, high-quality talent pipelines that support current and future business needs.

- Partner with regional leadership to forecast hiring needs and develop annual recruiting plans.

- Act as hiring manager for California, Las Vegas, South Central and Florida regions.

Program Leadership

- Manage the day-to-day execution of the Career Start in California, Las Vegas, South Central and Florida.

- Oversee onboarding, rotations, performance reviews, compensation milestones, promotions, and employee development.

- Partner with project teams to ensure participants receive meaningful assignments and development opportunities.

- Monitor participant engagement, retention, and overall program health.

Talent Development

- Coach and mentor Career Start participants throughout their program experience.

- Partner with managers to develop Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and career progression strategies when necessary

- Facilitate talent review discussions and identify high-potential employees for future leadership opportunities.

Business Partnership

- Advise Regional Operations leaders, HR Business Partners, and hiring managers on all Early Career initiatives.

- Use talent data and regional insights to inform workforce planning.

- Partner with leaders to continuously improve participant experiences while balancing regional business priorities.

Strategy & Analytics

- Track and analyze recruiting, hiring, retention, engagement, and promotion metrics.

- Identify trends and recommend process or program improvements.

- Prepare regional reports and communicate key insights to senior leadership.

National Collaboration

- Partner closely with the East & West Region Managers to deliver a consistent national Early Career experience.

- Share best practices across regions while allowing flexibility to meet local business needs.

- Support enterprise-wide initiatives, process improvements, and strategic projects that strengthen Suffolk's Early Career Programs nationally.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with 6+ years of management experience in early career programs, university recruiting, talent development, or a related field

- Confidence in coaching, mentoring and motivation of early career talent

- Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships with senior business leaders

- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders; including Mission Critical leadership, HRBPs and jobsites leaders.

- Experience collaborating across departments

Necessary Attributes:

- Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism and Caring.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize effectively

- Flexible, agile, adaptable, resilient, and able to thrive in ambiguity

- Must be tactful, use discretion and productively maintain the highest level of confidentiality of information

- Confidence, strong interpersonal and communication skills

- Strong facilitation, consulting and presentation skills

- Able to work effectively as part of a team

- Reliable, self-motivated and strong attention to detail

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stands; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

EEO Statement

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.

Compensation Information

Where required by law, pay ranges can be found in Suffolk's job postings. Base Salary for this position is just one component of Suffolk’s total rewards package for employees. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall total rewards strategy. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends.

About Suffolk

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $13 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

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