Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC) · 11 hours ago
Learning & Development Manager
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expCoakley & Williams Construction is seeking a Learning & Development Manager to build and lead its learning and development function. This role involves setting the vision and strategy for training initiatives, partnering with leadership to identify learning needs, and designing effective learning solutions.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Develops, executes, and continuously refines the company’s enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategy to support business growth, workforce plans, and hiring needs across all sectors and functions
Set and execute the overall learning and development strategy, including defining priorities, sequencing initiatives, and establishing a sustainable training cadence aligned to business needs
Design, develop, and manage end-to-end training programs, including needs assessment, curriculum design, content creation, facilitation, implementation, and ongoing reinforcement
Lead and manage the Catalytic Coaching program by owning the annual program cycle, orienting new hires into the coaching process, tracking milestone check-ins, and ensuring development plans are created, monitored, and progressed
Partner with leaders and managers to support effective use of Catalytic Coaching tools and reinforce accountability for development conversations
Build and continuously refine leadership development and manager training programs focused on people leadership, coaching, communication, performance management, and accountability
Develop and maintain career pathing frameworks and learning pathways that support skill development, internal mobility, and long-term growth
Design, implement, and continuously improve structured onboarding programs to ensure new hires are equipped for success and integrated into company learning expectations
Create role-based training programs that address job-specific skills, knowledge, and behaviors across both field and office roles
Implement, manage, and optimize the Learning Management System (LMS), including content organization, learning pathways, and reporting
Define learning success metrics and KPIs; track participation, completion, engagement, and effectiveness of programs
Gather feedback from participants, managers, and leaders through surveys, check-ins, and data analysis, and translate insights into specific, actionable program improvements
Partner closely with executive leadership and department leaders to identify current and future skill gaps, evaluate program impact, and align learning initiatives to organizational priorities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related discipline field or equivalent relevant experience
Ten (10)+ years of progressive experience in learning and development, organizational development, or talent development
Demonstrated experience building and leading learning programs from strategy through execution
Experience facilitating and delivering training to diverse audiences across an organization
Proven experience implementing and managing a Learning Management System (LMS)
Strong ability to analyze data, measure outcomes, and translate insights into improvements
Exceptional communication, facilitation, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficient with Human Resource Information Systems
Preferred
Experience within the AEC industry (architecture, engineering, and/or construction field)
Coaching certification or formal leadership development training
Benefits
Health, dental and vision coverage
Employer-matched 401(k)
Paid time off and holidays
Performance-based bonuses
Wellness program
Other voluntary benefits and leave types
Company
Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC)
60+ YEARS OF CONSTRUCTION EXPERTISE BUILDING THE DMV We are a team of passionate builders with deep roots in the DMV area.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joanne Sherwood
Chief Financial Officer
Greg Harraka
Managing Principal & Chief Operating Officer
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