Full-Time

Talent Acquisition Manager

Keeley Construction

Keeley Construction

11-50 employees

General contractor delivering diverse construction projects

No salary listed

St. Louis, MO, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
People & HR (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office

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Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, or a related degree, plus a minimum of seven years of work experience.
  • Strong construction recruitment experience.
  • Proven success partnering with executives and field leaders to fill complex roles in a competitive labor market.
  • Strong business acumen, with the ability to translate workforce needs into actionable talent strategies.
  • Strong follow-through skills to effectively manage responsibilities and partnerships with internal and external teams.
  • Excellent time management and initiative skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly verbally and in writing.
  • Strong and innovative problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick, effective decisions.
  • Advanced personal computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office products.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as a strategic partner to hiring leaders, aligning talent acquisition strategies with business objectives across field operations, project management, estimating, and corporate functions.
  • Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts from workforce planning and sourcing through offer negotiation and onboarding, ensuring a strong candidate and hiring manager experience.
  • Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to build robust pipelines of technical and professional talent.
  • Analyze labor market data and workforce trends to advise leadership on hiring challenges, competitive compensation, and creative solutions.
  • Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to strengthen employer branding and showcase the company’s culture and construction career opportunities.
  • Track key recruiting metrics to measure effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and drive continuous optimization.
  • Support and attend career fairs and industry events to promote the company’s brand and attract talent, with willingness to travel as needed.

Keeley Construction operates as a construction partner in the Chicagoland area, serving a wide range of markets including office, commercial, industrial, warehouse, food service, education, and LEED projects. It provides construction services from start to finish, helping clients rebuild and improve assets while managing projects to meet budget and schedule goals. The team combines years of local experience with up-to-date methods and technologies, and treats the client relationship as a true partnership focused on delivering value. Keeley differentiates itself through a diverse, experienced staff across many sectors, a proven record of successful projects, and a commitment to performance that exceeds project requirements. Its goal is to deliver every project on time, within budget, and beyond client expectations.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

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Total Funding

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Headquarters

Villa Park, Illinois

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What believers are saying

  • Mapletree’s 312,306-square-foot Joliet warehouse targets Summer 2026 delivery.
  • Woodridge’s 64,421-square-foot Seefried facility is scheduled for January 2026 completion.
  • Keeley’s 2026 pipeline spans DHL, HELUKABEL, and RANA food-facility projects.

What critics are saying

  • June 2025 trademark suit against Keeley Construction Group threatens branding costs and distraction.
  • Heavy industrial exposure ties results to Joliet, Woodridge, and Illinois warehouse demand cycles.
  • Aggressive 18-month IKO delivery and multiple 2026 completions raise schedule-slippage risk.

What makes Keeley Construction unique

  • Sean Keeley became president in October 2025 after Bill Keeley’s decades-long run.
  • Keeley’s integrated self-perform teams handle civil, steel erection, and millwright scopes.
  • Keeley won 2025 REjournals General Contractor of the Year and repeats industrial wins.

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Company News

Keeley
Jul 20th, 2026
Breaking ground on another industrial project with Mapletree in Joliet.

Breaking ground on another industrial project with Mapletree in Joliet. Keeley Construction recently celebrated the groundbreaking of a new 419,520-square-foot industrial facility at 1851 Brandon Road in Joliet, Illinois. The ceremony brought together representatives from Mapletree, Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB), Architects Plus Design Studio, CAGE, and the Keeley Construction team to mark the beginning of another collaborative project. This development marks Keeley's second project with Mapletree in Joliet. Together, the two industrial facilities represent more than 731,800 square feet currently under construction, highlighting the continued strength of the partnership and Keeley's growing presence in the region's industrial market. "The opportunity to work with Mapletree again speaks to the value of strong partnerships. We appreciate their continued trust in Keeley Construction and look forward to working alongside the entire project team to deliver another quality facility for the Joliet community." - Sean Keeley of Keeley Construction. Projects of this scale are built through collaboration from the very beginning. Keeley is proud to work alongside Mapletree, Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB), Architects Plus Design Studio, and CAGE as construction gets underway. Keeley Construction, Inc. appreciate the opportunity to continue building with trusted partners and look forward to sharing progress as this project takes shape.