Instructional Designer

Summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking an Instructional Designer to join our Leadership Development team. This individual will work a hybrid schedule and preferably report to our Dallas, TX, office. However, individuals who would like to work out of a different U.S.-based Balfour Beatty office will be taken under consideration as well.

About the role

The Instructional Designer plays a crucial role in supporting the company's commitment to employee development, compliance training, and professional growth within the construction industry. He or she assesses knowledge gaps, develops and designs content, and evaluates the effectiveness of training. The Instructional Designer will support the smooth execution of learning and development programs while collaborating with training staff, subject matter experts (SMEs) and business units.

Responsibilities

• Partner with training staff and organizational leaders to assess training needs and clarify content requirements.
• Conduct needs analysis to identify skill, knowledge and performance gaps that inform targeted learning solutions.
• Design and develop instructor-led and self-paced content that aligns with business goals.
• Collaborate with SMEs, training staff, and leaders to develop effective and engaging learning experiences.
• Implement branding guidelines, design standards and approved templates to ensure consistency and quality.
• Create high-quality deliverables such as slide decks, participant handouts, and e-learning modules that are visually appealing and instructionally sound.
• Evaluate training effectiveness using feedback, performance data, and assessment results to drive continuous improvement.
• Gather and analyze participation, engagement, and completion to inform content enhancements.
• Identify outdated or low-impact content and revise materials to maintain relevant course offerings.
• Embrace key Balfour Beatty initiatives, like Zero Harm, Sustainability, and our People-First Culture, and do your part to demonstrate relentless behaviors and embed them into our culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or 4 years of relevant experience in related field; Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or Education.
• Certificate in Instructional Design/Certified Training Professional preferred.
• Work experience in training and curriculum/course design across diverse settings required.
• Experience working with PowerPoint, Articulate 360, and Canva required.
• Knowledge of adult learning theories and engaging learning methods required.
• Experience implementing ADDIE model or other ISD models required.
• Experience working with learning technologies or learning management systems (Dayforce, Workday, etc.) preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong writing ability, communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintains understanding of education and training methods, practices, and technologies.
• Is organized and pays meticulous attention to detail in the creation and iteration of work.
• Demonstrates flexibility, and the ability to be resourceful and manage changing priorities.
• Demonstrates high willingness to collaborate and partner with others.

Skills and attributes

• Strong writing ability, communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintains understanding of education and training methods, practices, and technologies.
• Is organized and pays meticulous attention to detail in the creation and iteration of work.
• Demonstrates flexibility, and the ability to be resourceful and manage changing priorities.
• Demonstrates high willingness to collaborate and partner with others.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Employee Referral Bonus.
• And more!

Pay

Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The Instructional Designer will work a hybrid schedule, working three days per week at the office and two days per week at home.