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Turner Construction Company · 4 days ago

Director of Self Perform Operations-Craft Training & Upskilling

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

12+ years exp

Turner Construction Company is overseeing a national portfolio of craft upskilling programs to enhance skillsets for Self-Perform Operations craft employees and third-party workforce. The role involves leading program delivery, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring accreditation standards are met.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Drive development of roadmap and calendar for multi‑site upskilling programs for craft employees and third-party workforce and manage Self-Perform Operations (SPO) Trainers (e.g., instructors, proctors) to serve as local ‘Program Managers’ to launch and scale cohorts aligned to project schedules and workforce demand

Manage and coach SPO Trainers to build and manage program project plans, milestones, budgets, risks, and communications for each project site

Supervise SPO Trainers, participate in hiring process, onboard new employees, deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with development needs

Develop and manage vendor agreements (e.g., training facilities, equipment, testing services) and oversee vendor commitments to fulfill service‑level performance

Maintain program standards to achieve and retain National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) accreditation status and oversee company adoption of related policies, and procedures

Maintain and oversee NCCER credentials and plan credential renewals for trainers, proctors, performance evaluators, and administrators

Implement and audit secure testing protocols to ensure safeguarding of test materials and trainee Personal Identifiable Information (PII), per company and NCCER policy

Oversee accurate and timely NCCER Registry entries, training records, and completion and credential issuance

Prepare for and lead compliance reviews and NCCER audits, manage and close findings with corrective actions to completion

Standardize operating procedures, forms, and quality checks across program sites

Select, onboard, and coach trainers and site coordinators; develop and provide peer observations and feedback cycles

Promote use of current NCCER curricula, materials, and performance verifications; conduct verification of equipment and lab set‑ups to meet required standards

Drive inclusion of safety, quality, and ethics throughout instruction, coordinate with Safety teams to align on Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) and site‑specific controls

Support multilingual delivery of training content and reasonable accommodations to support equitable access and comprehension of training programs and materials

Partner with local Human Resources (HR) and Talent Acquisition (TA) teams to target high‑demand crafts and build opportunities from entry‑level to staff‑level roles

Collaborate with applicable project stakeholders to promote opportunities and identify candidates and align training to real work

Cultivate relationships with schools, community organizations, workforce boards, and veteran programs to expand candidate pools

Qualification

NCCER accreditation managementOSHA CertificationProject Management ProfessionalWorkforce development programsMicrosoft Office proficiencySupervisory experienceAdvanced project managementProfessional communication skillsCoachingCollaboration with stakeholdersMentoring

Required

Minimum of 12 years managing large-scale, multi-site training or workforce development programs in construction or industrial environments

Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program in Human Resources (HR), Learning Management, Instructional Design, Content Development, or related field of study desired or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Certification required and knowledge of site safety (OSHA10/30 principles) and training in active construction environments

Experience operating within National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) programs and requirements; knowledgeable to maintain organizational accreditation

Possess or enrolled to achieve at least one NCCER credential (e.g., Certified Craft Instructor, Proctor, Performance Evaluator, or Master Trainer) or willing to obtain within 90 days of hire

Advanced project management skills with experience managing schedules and vendors, and mitigating risk

Professional and executive-level communication and influence skills, able to engage with employees across field operations and organizational levels, Human Resources and Safety teams, and able provide direction and coaching to training instructors

Supervisory experience required, with ability coach and mentor others, delegate work, observe performance, and provide development feedback

Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications with advanced skills in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), PowerBI tools; familiar with building dashboards, developing and reporting on metrics

Experience with Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP), Workforce Integration and Opportunity Act (WIOA), grants, or community college partnerships

Preferred

Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) desired

Company

Turner Construction Company

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Turner is a provider of construction services committed to making a difference in the lives of people.

Founded in 1902

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.turnerconstruction.com

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