Construction Division Program Manager
About the role
Oversee and manage the mobile workforce development program aligned with overall program needs and workforce priorities.
Collaborate with industry partners to identify workforce skill requirements and monitor industry trends, using that information to enhance training programs, curricula, and learning materials that support student success and career readiness.
Develop strategies and partnerships to support training, certification, and placement pipelines.
Lead and oversee the identification, prioritization, and development of all necessary curriculum.
Cook with transportation construction contractor training partners to ensure consistent progress on workforce goals and milestones.
Monitor program performance and report on workforce readiness, skills development outcomes, and job placement.
Cook with internal and external partners.
Collaborate with other offices within FDOT and stakeholders to achieve operational goals.
Perform other such duties as program leadership deems necessary.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage the mobile workforce development program aligned with overall program needs and workforce priorities.
- Collaborate with industry partners to identify workforce skill requirements and monitor industry trends, using that information to enhance training programs, curricula, and learning materials that support student success and career readiness.
- Develop strategies and partnerships to support training, certification, and placement pipelines.
- Lead and oversee the identification, prioritization, and development of all necessary curriculum.
- Cook with transportation construction contractor training partners to ensure consistent progress on workforce goals and milestones.
- Monitor program performance and report on workforce readiness, skills development outcomes, and job placement.
- Cook with internal and external partners.
- Collaborate with other offices within FDOT and stakeholders to achieve operational goals.
- Perform other such duties as program leadership deems necessary.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Workforce Development, Training & Development, Construction Management, or a related field
- 10 years of relevant experience, including leading workforce or training programs for infrastructure or transportation projects
- Experience working with or on behalf of state agencies or public sector clients, preferably within Florida
- Demonstrated ability to lead workforce programs from FDOT's perspective, ensuring alignment with program performance and delivery needs
- Ability to travel up to 90% of the time
- Strong understanding of training frameworks, apprenticeships, technical education, and trade readiness
- Certifications related to transportation management, logistics, and/or safety would be beneficial
- Experience in transportation and/or logistics: Hands-on experience in the transportation industry, with previous management experience preferred
- Understanding of FDOT regulations: Knowledge of applicable government laws and regulations related to transportation
- Strong leadership skills: Ability to motivate, guide, and develop a team of employees
- Organizational skills: Efficiently manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and resources
- Communication skills: Clearly and effectively communicate with staff, stakeholders, and external partners
- Problem-solving skills: Identify and resolve operational issues, supply chain disruptions, and staffing concerns
- Analytical skills: Analyze data, identify trends, and make data-informed decisions
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Workforce Development, Training & Development, Construction Management, or a related field
- 10 years of relevant experience, including leading workforce or training programs for infrastructure or transportation projects
- Experience working with or on behalf of state agencies or public sector clients, preferably within Florida
- Demonstrated ability to lead workforce programs from FDOT's perspective, ensuring alignment with program performance and delivery needs
- Ability to travel up to 90% of the time
- Strong understanding of training frameworks, apprenticeships, technical education, and trade readiness
- Certifications related to transportation management, logistics, and/or safety would be beneficial
- Experience in transportation and/or logistics: Hands-on experience in the transportation industry, with previous management experience preferred
- Understanding of FDOT regulations: Knowledge of applicable government laws and regulations related to transportation
- Strong leadership skills: Ability to motivate, guide, and develop a team of employees
- Organizational skills: Efficiently manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and resources
- Communication skills: Clearly and effectively communicate with staff, stakeholders, and external partners
- Problem-solving skills: Identify and resolve operational issues, supply chain disruptions, and staffing concerns
- Analytical skills: Analyze data, identify trends, and make data-informed decisions
Skills
- Workforce Development
- Training & Development
- Construction Management
- Transportation Management
- Logistics
- Safety
- Leadership
- Organizational Skills
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Analysis
Benefits
AtkinsRéalis offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.
Pay
$105,000 - $135,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
Schedule
Not specified.