Industry: Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Company Size: 501-1,000 employees

GreenArrow

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**Is This Where You’re Meant To Be? **

At GreenArrow, we believe purpose and passion go hand in hand. So ask yourself━is this where you’re meant to be?

The Senior Talent and Workforce Development Manager is GreenArrow’s frontline talent strategist for the full enterprise portfolio. This role owns full-cycle talent acquisition for Project Manager-level and above roles across all GreenArrow companies and disciplines; building proactive pipelines, developing workforce strategy, and finding the people who will define GreenArrow’s next chapter. This is not a requisition-filler role; it is a relationship-builder, a scout, and a strategic partner to operational leadership.

Here, your growth matters. We’re a company that continuously invests in its people—offering meaningful work that evolves with you, continuous learning and mentorship, and a clear path for advancement. You’ll enjoy a collaborative, fun environment where life-long relationships are built and values guide every decision we make: Protect What Matters, Empower Our People; Unwavering Commitment to Our Customers; Trust Through Loyalty, Honesty, and Transparency; and a Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.

As our CEO, **Lloyd Kuehn **, reminds us:“We take pride in our mission to provide safer and smarter infrastructure solutions for our communities. We differentiate ourselves in our markets because we have committed partners - our people - who are at the heart of business and pursue excellence in everything we do. We focus on exceptional experiences for our people, including protection, development, and engagement. Here, you’re joining a community that invests in you and celebrates your growth. We are setting the standard for exceptional leadership and professionalism across our industry.”

That’s what makes GreenArrow more than just a company—it’s a community of collaborators, problem solvers, and growth drivers who believe that doing great work also means doing good work.

If this sounds like the place where your purpose meets your potential—then yes, this ~~is ~~ where you’re meant to be.

**How You’ll Make An Impact **

**Full-Cycle Recruitment **

- **End-to-End Ownership: **Lead full-cycle recruitment for Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Superintendent, Estimator, General Manager, and other mid-to-senior operational roles across all GreenArrow companies and disciplines.

- **National Search: **Actively recruit across the country; travel to where the talent is, attend industry events, and build relationships in every major construction and infrastructure market.

- **Industry Expertise: **Leverage deep knowledge of the construction and infrastructure sector to identify qualified candidates others cannot find and evaluate them with credibility.

- **Speed & Quality: **Deliver high-quality candidates with urgency; build and maintain active pipelines so GreenArrow is never starting from zero when a critical role opens.

**Talent Pipeline & Workforce Development **

- **Pipeline Strategy: **Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for critical and recurring roles across the GreenArrow portfolio; not just reactive recruiting, but always-on talent development.

- **Workforce Development: **Partner with operational and HR leadership to identify workforce gaps, succession risks, and emerging talent needs; translate those insights into proactive sourcing and pipeline strategies.

- **Market Mapping: **Continuously map the talent landscape in GreenArrow’s key disciplines and markets; know where the best people are, who they work for, and when they might be ready to move.

- **Internship & Early Career: **Develop and manage programs that bring early-career talent into the GreenArrow ecosystem; building the next generation of PM-track candidates from the ground up.

**Sourcing & Industry Engagement **

- **Multi-Channel Sourcing: **Deploy a diverse sourcing strategy including LinkedIn, Indeed, industry associations, trade schools, university programs, referral networks, and direct outreach.

- **Industry Presence: **Represent GreenArrow at construction industry conferences, trade associations, union halls, and workforce development events.

- **Referral Networks: **Cultivate deep referral relationships within the construction and infrastructure community; surface candidates before they hit the open market.

- **Employer Brand: **Partner with HR and marketing to strengthen GreenArrow’s employer brand in the construction and infrastructure talent market.

**Process, Data & Partnership **

- **Hiring Manager Partnership: **Partner closely with operational leaders and General Managers to understand role requirements, team dynamics, and the profile of the ideal candidate; serve as a trusted advisor throughout the hiring process.

- **Interview Process: **Design and facilitate structured, consistent interview processes for mid-to-senior roles; train hiring managers on effective, legally compliant interviewing practices.

- **Offer & Close: **Lead offer development and negotiation for senior-level hires; manage candidate experience through close and onboarding handoff.

**What You Bring **

**Education & Experience **

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

- 5+ years of talent acquisition experience with a strong focus on construction or infrastructure; this is non-negotiable.

- Demonstrated success recruiting Project Manager-level and above candidates in construction disciplines including utility, roads and bridges, electrical, traffic signals, or ITS.

- Proven full-cycle recruiting experience in a national or multi-market environment.

- St. Louis, MO area base preferred; must be willing to travel nationally on a regular basis.

**Industry Knowledge **

- Deep, credible knowledge of the construction and infrastructure industry.

- Familiarity with union and non-union construction environments; understanding of prevailing wage, Davis-Bacon, and related considerations.

- Existing network of construction and infrastructure professionals across multiple disciplines and geographies.

**Talent Acquisition Expertise **

- Expert-level sourcing skills; LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, direct outreach, and referral cultivation.

- Strong interviewing and assessment skills; ability to evaluate candidates with credibility in technical construction disciplines.

- Proven ability to manage a high-volume, high-complexity requisition load without sacrificing quality.

- Proficiency with ATS platforms and recruiting technology.

**Communication & Influence **

- Outstanding relationship-building skills with candidates, hiring managers, industry contacts, and HR partners.

- Excellent written and verbal communication; able to represent GreenArrow professionally and compellingly in any environment.

- Self-directed and entrepreneurial; thrives in an environment where the function is being built, not just maintained.

**About Us **

**GreenArrow ** unites exceptional infrastructure services companies across the United States to deliver safer, smarter, and more efficient solutions for our communities. Our family of companies — **Midwestern Electric **, **Kuharchik Construction **, **Bear Electrical Solutions **, **Hinson Electric **, and **Earthbound Electric ** — are trusted providers of specialized electrical infrastructure services, including the installation and maintenance of traffic signals, streetlighting, and intelligent transportation systems.

Backed by **CAI Capital Partners **, a visionary private equity firm based in Vancouver with over three decades of experience and more than $1.6 billion invested in founder-led businesses, GreenArrow is expanding organically and through strategic acquisitions. This partnership fuels our shared commitment to innovation, collaboration, and service excellence. CAI was recently named to ~~Inc.’s 2024 List of Founder-Friendly Investors ~~ (source).

Learn more at **greenarrow.com ** and **caifunds.com **.

**Equal Opportunity for All: Our Promise **

GreenArrow is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We proudly embrace equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

**Are You One of Us? **

Are you a results-driven sourcing leader with a passion for building deep vendor relationships and driving value through strategic negotiations? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and enjoy collaborating across teams to deliver smarter infrastructure solutions? Do you want to spend more time creating value and less time calculating savings? Green Arrow is seeking an innovative, hands-on Manager of Strategic Sourcing and Partnerships who is passionate about sourcing quality materials, optimizing costs, building strategic partnerships with vendors, and driving value through effective procurement practices. If you combine strategic thinking with operational execution and have a knack for creating win-win vendor partnerships, we want you on our team.

This role demands expertise in vendor management, contract negotiation, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration. If you have a track record of delivering cost savings, optimizing purchasing processes, and fostering strong supplier relationships, Green Arrow may be the place for you.

As **Manager of Strategic Sourcing and Partnerships **, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our procurement strategy, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring our mission and values are reflected in every vendor interaction.

Join us in building a smarter infrastructure future—where your expertise will directly impact our expansion and long-term success.

**What You’ll Do **

As our **Manager of Strategic Sourcing and Partnerships **, you will build and own our centralized sourcing function, consolidating purchasing power across our family of companies to drive cost savings and strengthen vendor relationships.. You will serve as a trusted partner to the operations team, ensuring our organization creates a competitive advantage through negotiating best price while developing strategies to leverage our vendor relationships to provide value added services to our customers. Your responsibilities will include:

- **Vendor Negotiations: ** Lead negotiations to secure best pricing, terms, and conditions from vendors and suppliers, ensuring optimal value for Green Arrow across our family of companies.

- **Centralized Purchasing **: Consolidate purchasing activity across multiple sites to capture buying power, reduce costs, and create consistency in how we source materials and equipment.

- **Contract Management: ** Draft, review, and manage contracts and purchase agreements, ensuring compliance with company policies and contract requirements.

- **Strategy Development & Collaboration: **Partner with internal teams, customers, and vendors to develop sourcing strategies that improve project timelines, ensure material and equipment availability during peak seasons, and deliver added value on job sites**. **

- **Relationship Development: ** Build and maintain deep, collaborative relationships with key vendors, including those who provide technical support on materials and systems.

- **Rebate Programs: ** Develop and implement rebate and incentive programs to maximize savings and strengthen vendor partnerships.

- **Market Intelligence: ** Monitor market trends, pricing, and new technologies to inform sourcing strategies and maintain Green Arrow’s competitive edge.

- **Continuous Improvement: ** Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes, reduce costs, and improve vendor performance.

- **Data-Driven Insights: ** Utilize procurement data and analytics to measure effectiveness, identify trends, and support decision-making.

**What We Need from You **

You are a strategic partner to our business, customers and vendors. You will have experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management within a multi-site, growth-oriented organization. You think strategically by collaborating with all stakeholders to develop sourcing and procurement strategies for materials and equipment that provide additional value to our customers and expand our competitive advantage.

- **Strategic Sourcing Expertise: ** Strong understanding of sourcing best practices, contract negotiation, vendor management, and purchasing processes.

- **Relationship Building: ** Proven ability to develop and maintain productive vendor relationships, including technical support partnerships.

- **Negotiation Skills: ** Demonstrated success in negotiating pricing, terms, and rebate programs with suppliers.

- **Strategic Thinker: ** Proven ability to collaborate with customers and vendors to develop cost-effective, value-added sourcing strategies around materials and equipment that result in real competitive advantages and support seamless project delivery in the field.**Technical Acumen: ** Ability to understand technical aspects of traffic control materials, electrical infrastructure components, and field equipment relevant to infrastructure projects.

- **Project Management: ** Skilled at managing multiple sourcing projects simultaneously and prioritizing effectively in a dynamic environment.

- **Analytical Skills: ** Proficiency in procurement analytics and reporting tools to inform strategy and vendor negotiations, and measure results.

- **Communication & Collaboration: ** Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders.

- **Education & Certifications: ** Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field preferred. Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CPM) are a plus.

- **Hands-On Approach: ** Willingness to be involved in all aspects of the purchasing function, from strategy to execution.

- **Team Orientation: **A collaborative spirit and a commitment to excellence in every aspect of the procurement process.

- **Motivated: ** Self-motivated professional with strong work ethic and interest in investing and business strategy

What We Will Offer You

- A high-impact role with exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making.

- A collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where bold ideas are welcomed.

- A company that prioritizes investing in you – offering continuous learning opportunities and an intentional path for professional advancement.

- A fun working environment where life-long relationships with stakeholders can be born.

- A values-based company that holds our leaders accountable for anchoring actions, behaviors, and decision-making in our core beliefs of:

- Protect what Matters, Empower our People

- Unwavering in our Commitment to our Customers

- Trust through Loyalty, Honesty and Transparency

- Relentless Pursuit of Excellence

- An opportunity to be based in our St. Louis office.

- We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes a competitive base salary and an annual performance-based bonus opportunity.

About Us

GreenArrow is an organization focused on uniting exceptional infrastructure services companies across the United States. By bringing together these industry leaders, we aim to leverage their collective expertise and resources to provide safer, smarter, and more efficient infrastructure solutions. With a vision of transforming the future of transportation infrastructure, GreenArrow strives to enhance service quality and operational efficiency. Currently, the GreenArrow family consists of Midwestern Electric (Midwestern), Kuharchik Construction (Kuharchik),Hinson Electric (Hinson), Earthbound Electric (Earthbound), and Bear Electrical Solutions (Bear).

Equal Opportunity for All: Our Promise

GreenArrow is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We proudly embrace equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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