Bowman Consulting · 5 hours ago
Early Career Program Manager - Remote, VA
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expBowman Consulting is seeking an Early Career Program Manager to join their team remotely in Virginia. The role involves leading and executing the Early Career Program, which includes managing internship, co-op, and entry-level talent initiatives while driving early talent strategies through branding and engagement.
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Responsibilities
Report to and receive strategic direction and guidance from the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition
Partner closely with the Business Leaders to align early career strategies with company-wide hiring goals, brand positioning, and workforce planning needs
Operate with a high level of independence and accountability in managing and evolving Bowman’s early career programs
Design and implement scalable and inclusive early career talent programs aligned with Bowman’s workforce needs and long-term hiring strategy
Collaborate with internal teams (HR, Operations, Marketing, etc.) to build and promote Bowman’s early career employment brand and value proposition
Serve as a cross-functional partner to align early talent strategy with business priorities and workforce planning
Develop, enhance, and manage Bowman’s internship, co-op, and entry-level programs from end to end
Collaborate with hiring managers to forecast intern and co-op hiring needs, and coordinate full-cycle recruiting from requisition to onboarding
Oversee the intern and co-op experience, including onboarding, learning opportunities, networking events, mentorship, and performance feedback
Organize and manage early talent recruiting events, including university career fairs, virtual sessions, hackathons, and student organization partnerships
Build and lead the Early Career Ambassador Program: recruit, train, and empower employees to represent Bowman at events and promote opportunities
Partner with Marketing to create engaging early career branding content (e.g., videos, social posts, job spotlights) and ensure strong digital presence
Establish and maintain pipelines with diverse colleges, universities, and professional organizations to attract underrepresented talent
Track and report program KPIs such as candidate quality, offer acceptance rate, intern conversion, diversity outcomes, and source effectiveness
Prepare and manage the early career program budget, including event logistics, swag, travel, training sessions, and candidate experience initiatives
Leverage tools like CRMs, ATS (UKG/iCIMS), and engagement platforms to drive efficiency and visibility across recruiting and program operations
Ensure recruiting practices align with compliance standards including OFCCP, EEO, and internal hiring policies
Promote a culture of belonging and professional growth for early career professionals across the firm
Perform other duties as assigned to support the evolving needs of the business and talent acquisition function
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in human resources, communications, business administration, or related field
Five or more (5+) years of experience in Talent Acquisition, including ownership of early career, internship/co-op, or university recruiting programs
Experience designing and managing intern/co-op conversion pipelines and early talent engagement strategies
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (e.g., UKG, iCIMS), CRMs, and virtual engagement/event tools
Strong MS Office and project management skills
Willingness to travel up to 50% during peak event seasons (Fall/Spring)
Familiarity with OFCCP and EEO recruitment compliance standards
Preferred
Background in the AEC industry is a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
Company
Bowman Consulting
Bowman Consulting is a civil engineering company that provides engineering consulting services nationwide.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$220M2025-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $70M
2024-05-03Post Ipo Debt· $100M
2024-03-26Post Ipo Secondary· $5M
Leadership Team
Daniel Swayze
Chief Operating Officer
Vijay Agrawal
Executive Vice President
Recent News
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