Learning & Development Specialist

Are you passionate about building people, not just programs? We’re looking for a dynamic Learning & Development Specialist to join our HR Team and help shape how our employees grow, lead, and succeed. In this role, you’ll design and deliver engaging training experiences, partner with leaders to identify development needs, and play a key role in strengthening our culture through continuous learning. If you thrive on turning potential into performance and love seeing your work make a real impact across an organization, we’d love to meet you.

Job Summary:

The Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing training programs that enhance employee skills, support field operations, and strengthen organizational performance across all project teams. This role plays a key part in developing craft, field, and office staff through structured learning initiatives, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, and supporting career development pathways within the company.

Essential Functions:

Training Program Development & Delivery

• Design, develop, and facilitate training programs for field, project management, and administrative teams, including technical skills, leadership, onboarding, and safety-related content.

• Create curriculum, training materials, job aids, and learning modules tailored to construction roles and processes.

• Coordinate and deliver new hire onboarding sessions to ensure consistent integration into company culture, systems, and operational standards.
• Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) to build relevant and practical training content.

Learning Management & Administration

• Maintain and administer the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring training assignments, completion tracking, and reporting accuracy.

• Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, feedback surveys, and performance data; implement improvements based on findings.
• Organize and schedule training sessions, workshops, certification programs, and continuing education courses.

Compliance & Safety Support

• Support mandatory compliance and safety training in collaboration with the Safety Department (e.g., OSHA, equipment training, jobsite orientations).
• Ensure training documentation meets regulatory requirements and company standards.

• Assist with monitoring certifications, license renewals, and required training for field personnel.

Organizational Development & Continuous Improvement

• Support leadership development initiatives, succession planning efforts, and professional development pathways.

• Identify skills gaps and recommend targeted training solutions to improve operational performance.

• Collaborate with HR and Operations to streamline onboarding, employee development programs, and workforce planning.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Project Executives, Superintendents, Project Managers, and HR to assess training needs across business units.

• Maintain strong relationships with external training providers, industry partners, and trade organizations.

Corporate Requirements

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies, etc.

• Satisfactory completion of appropriate corporate training as related to the position and/or department.

• Contributes to overall achievement by accomplishing related tasks and demonstrating characteristics that exemplify team building and support.

The above is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Other activities may be assigned as required by management.

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  3+ years of experience in Learning & Development, training, or organizational development; construction or commercial contracting industry experience strongly preferred.

• Experience with LMS administration, instructional design, and developing blended learning programs (classroom, virtual, and on-the-job).

• Understanding of construction processes, roles, safety standards, and project workflows (preferred).

• Strong facilitation, presentation, and public-speaking skills.

• Proficiency in creating engaging training content using tools such as PowerPoint, Articulate, Captivate, or similar software.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical skills and experience evaluating training effectiveness.

• Highly collaborative with the ability to work across diverse field and office environments.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, or related field (preferred).

Verdex Construction is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is diverse, inclusive, and free of discrimination. We celebrate the unique qualities, perspectives, and experiences of all individuals, including but not limited to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

We believe in creating a fair and equitable work environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, grow, and succeed. Our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We strive to foster a culture that promotes diversity and inclusion at all levels, embracing the richness that diverse backgrounds and perspectives bring to our organization.

Verdex is not open to third party solicitation or resumes for our posted FTE positions. Resumes received from third party agencies that are unsolicited will be considered complimentary.