Learning & Development Facilitator - Trades
About the role
This role supports the development of skilled craft talent by providing hands-on instruction, classroom training, mentorship and skills assessments across multiple construction trades and workforce development programs. Partners closely with operations, apprenticeship & journeyman programs, workforce development teams, safety and field leadership to ensure training aligns with company standards, industry best practices and project workforce needs.
Responsibilities
- Deliver classroom, hands-on, and field-based instruction for construction craft and skilled trades training programs
- Train apprentices, pre-apprentices, journeymen and other craft employees on technical skills, safety standards, tools, equipment, and construction processes
- Conduct craft skills assessments, evaluations, and practical demonstrations
- Support apprenticeship, journeyman and workforce development programs through structured training
- Build strong relationships with craft professionals and field leaders to promote a culture of continuous learning and development
- Evaluate craft skill progression and provide feedback to employees and field leadership, maintain training records, attendance documentation, certifications and assessment results
- Aid in the development of trade-specific career pathways and upskilling programs
- Participate in curriculum improvements and initiatives
- Stay current on industry trends, codes, technologies, safety standards, and best practices within assigned trades
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field, or equivalent experience required
- Journeyman-level experience or equivalent field experience in a skilled construction trade required
- 5+ years of construction craft or skilled trades experience preferred
- Prior teaching, mentoring, foreman, superintendent, apprenticeship instruction or workforce development experience preferred
- Experience with apprenticeship & journeyman programs, NCCER and workforce development training preferred
- NCCER Instructor Certification or equivalent instructional certification highly preferred
- OSHA 30 Certification preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Qualifications
- Experience supporting union and non-union workforce environments
- CPR/First Aid Certification preferred
Skills
- Strong technical expertise
- Leadership skills
- Communication abilities
- A passion for developing the next generation of skilled trades professionals
Benefits
Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Salary is just one component of DPR's total compensation package.
Pay
- Arizona, North Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, Richmond range: $78,000 to $97,000
- Sacramento, San Diego, TX, Colorado, New Jersey, Philadelphia range: $85,800 to $106,700
- Seattle, Boston, DC, Pasadena range: $93,600 to $116,400
- Bay Area range: $101,400 to $126,100
Schedule
Actual schedules will vary based on project needs and may include some weekend and evening work.