Learning and Development Leader

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT LEADER

The Learning & Development Leader is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving learning strategies that support organizational goals, employee development, and performance outcomes. This role partners closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to assess learning needs, develop scalable programs, and ensure employees have the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to succeed at every stage of their career.

The L&D Leader oversees the learning ecosystem—including onboarding, leadership development, technical training, compliance education, and career development initiatives—while leveraging data and feedback to measure effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. This role plays a critical part in strengthening culture, improving engagement and retention, and building leadership capability across the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Training Design & Delivery
  • Assess training needs across field and office roles, including technical craft, supervisory, and professional staff. Design and develop instructional material, including classroom learning, self-study material, e-learning, team-builders, and on-the-job-learning
  • Develop and deliver training programs: onboarding, leadership development, safety-related training, compliance, and skill-based learning
  • Facilitate in-person, virtual, and on-the-job training sessions
  • Adapt training content to be practical, hands-on, and relevant to construction operations
  • Design, develop, update, and deliver professional quality presentations and training materials to include classroom trainings, workbooks, job aids, quick reference guides, webinars, videos, and eLearning

• Program Coordination & Administration
  • Coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation programs
  • Maintain training schedules, attendance records, and documentation
  • Support apprenticeship, mentoring, or career development programs
  • Track required certifications and support recertification efforts as needed
  • Define metrics and data to assess and monitor the effectiveness of offerings to ensure programs are relevant to the needs of the organization
  • Manage the LMS learning programs and system access
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
  • Partner with safety, operations, and leadership teams to align training with company goals and job-site realities
  • Gather feedback and evaluate training effectiveness; recommend improvements.
  • Work directly with leaders to improve the effectiveness and performance of teams in alignment with our core values
  • Stay current on industry best practices, learning technologies, and adult learning methods
  • Lead the development and continuous improvement of a comprehensive learning strategy ensuring strategic alignment of learning and development with business goals.
• Employee Development & Culture
  • Support leadership development and succession planning initiatives
  • Promote a culture of continuous learning, teamwork, and accountability
  • Serve as a resource for employees and leaders on development opportunities
  • Provide thought leadership on change management and organizational effectiveness
  • Manage the performance management system, to include developing and monitoring performance evaluations, performance development plans, and performance improvement plans

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  Qualifications - Required
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Learning or Instructional Design, Human Resources, Organizational Development.
  • Minimum 8+ years of work experience in Learning and Development field.
  • Strong strategic thinking skills including the ability to impart or exchange information as a means of connecting people or places for the enhancement of business outcomes.
  • Capable of changing coaching and leadership approaches to meet the needs of diverse groups of stakeholders.
  • Must be comfortable in leading rapid and substantial change, conflict management, and ambiguity.
  • Previous experience implementing an LMS across multiple functions within an organization.
  • Experience in creating learning programs with on-site, hybrid, and remote employees.
  • Experienced in adult learning skills
  • Outstanding written and presentation skills.
  • Project management experience.
• Qualifications - Preferred
  • Experience in construction industry
  • Certifications in DISC, Strengthfinder, Hogan or other related asssessments or training
  • Masters degree in business or teaching or organizational effectiveness
  • Change management experience

WORK DETAILS

• Location: On-site / Hybrid
• Travel requirements: may travel up to 15%
• Physical requirements: visit jobsites in outdoors, sometimes uneven ground
• Reporting structure: Reports to VP of HR

VALUES & INCLUSION

We are committed to creating an environment where team members feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We value diverse perspectives, collaborative problem-solving, and a culture grounded in safety, integrity, accountability, innovation, and service. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.