L&D Consultant, Construction

Position Summary

The Learning & Development Consultant Construction is responsible for designing implementing and sustaining high-quality learning experiences that build technical capabilities across our construction teams.

This role partners closely with functional leaders trainers or process owners (e.g. Operations Engineering Project Management Preconstruction Field Manufacturing) to define learning needs build technical curriculum plans and support career pathways. The consultant also works with the HR Learning & Development Center of Expertise (COE) to leverage enterprise learning systems standards and best practices.

Learning Strategy & Needs Assessment

• Partner with Functional leaders process owners and SMEs to identify role-based technical or functional capability needs (e.g. preconstruction project managers).

• Conduct learning needs analysis using data from incidents quality issues performance metrics and employee feedback.

• Translate business and project priorities into an annual technical learning roadmap (e.g. onboarding quality scheduling cost management technology tools).

• Align functional training strategies with the enterprise L&D strategy and Harmons workforce development goals.

Curriculum & Program Development

• Design and develop technical training curriculum plans for construction roles

• Build structured learning pathways that support progression from entry-level roles to more advanced positions (e.g. from intern to project executive).

• Support the development of training content with Functional Trainers (e-learning workshops job aids simulations toolbox talks etc.) using sound instructional design and adult learning principles.

• Incorporate on-the-job training mentoring and experiential learning opportunities that reflect the realities of construction projects jobsites and a dispersed workforce.

Delivery Facilitation & Implementation

• Design support and/or co-facilitate technical training sessions blended programs and workshops for employees in office virtual and/or field settings.

• Equip and coach subject matter experts (SMEs) and functional trainers to deliver training (train-the-trainer facilitator guides structured practice).

• Coordinate logistics for training sessions (scheduling registration materials evaluation) in partnership with trainers and learners.

Training Asset & Content Management

• Maintain a central library of training assets (curriculum plans course materials videos checklists assessments job aids) for technical construction training.

• Ensure content is current aligned with company standards and consistent with safety quality and operational procedures.

• Establish version control naming conventions and archiving processes to reduce duplication and confusion.

LMS Integration Measurement and Continuous Improvement

• Partner with the L&D COE to configure and maintain courses and learning paths in the enterprise Learning Management System (LMS).

• Track enrollments completions certifications and compliance requirements.

• Apply enterprise L&D standards frameworks and best practices to technical training in the construction functions.

• Define success metrics for technical training (e.g. reduced rework improved schedule reliability quality metrics promotion readiness).

• Collect and analyze feedback from participants instructors and leaders; use findings to continuously improve content and delivery.

• Benchmark against other leading construction organizations and workforce development programs to keep offerings competitive and relevant.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Education Instructional Design Human Resources Construction Management or related field or equivalent combination of relevant experience.

• 5 years of experience in Learning & Development Training or Talent Development.

• Experience in the construction industry or a closely related field (engineering specialty trades industrial projects) strongly preferred.

• Proven experience designing and implementing technical or operational training programs (e.g. safety field operations project management quality).

• Experience working with LMS platforms and digital learning tools with demonstrated ability to adopt new technology.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Strong grounding in instructional design adult learning theory and on-the-job training methods.

• Familiarity with construction project lifecycles jobsite environments and common roles (field craft workers engineers superintendents project managers).

• Ability to translate technical subject matter into clear engaging learning experiences for diverse audiences (field and office).

• Comfortable facilitating in-person and virtual training with craft and professional employee groups.

• Strong project management organization and follow-through skills.

• Ability to build relationships and influence leaders SMEs and functional trainers without direct authority.

• Proficiency with common business tools (e.g. PowerPoint Excel collaboration platforms) and e-learning authoring tools.

Additional Information:

• Ability to travel 25-50% (closer to 50% for the first year).

• Hybrid work environment with 4 days/week in office and 1 day/week remote.

• Salary range for this role is $85000 - 115000k annual bonus opportunity.

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Our Benefits

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.