Workforce Development Manager

About the role

The Regional Workforce Development Manager plays a pivotal role in Loenbro's mission to develop and support a skilled workforce across the Midwest Region. Reporting to the Director of Workforce Development, this position oversees all aspects of workforce development and training operations, ensuring that the right people are assessed, credentialed, and developed to perform at the highest level on Loenbro job sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery and quality of all workforce development and training activities across the region, ensuring alignment with centralized Loenbro University standards and programs.
• Execute regionally, adapting centrally developed training content and programs to fit the specific craft, site, and operational context of your region.
• Design and develop region-specific training content where unique project types, craft mixes, or local workforce needs require it.
• Ensure training is delivered consistently and effectively across all job sites, training centers, and warehouse facilities within the region.
• Manage a team of Assessors responsible for evaluating all incoming craft talent to accurately identify skill level and trade classification.
• Collaborate with Recruiting and Operations to integrate assessment results into onboarding, placement, and mobilization decisions.
• Build and maintain strong, trusted working relationships with Regional Presidents, Regional Leadership, Project Managers, Superintendents, and Site Leaders to ensure training efforts align with project timelines and workforce demands.
• Represent workforce development interests in regional planning meetings and ensure training timelines support project mobilization schedules.
• Track and report on key workforce development metrics including training completion rates, assessment outcomes, skill progression, trainer performance, and workforce readiness.
• Manage the regional training budget responsibly, including trainer deployment logistics, materials, and site coordination.
• Identify and escalate systemic workforce or training challenges to the Director of Workforce Development with recommended solutions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in workforce development, training operations, or learning & development, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Demonstrated background in construction, industrial, or multi-craft environments—with a working knowledge of craft trades, field operations, and project-based work environments.
• Proven experience facilitating training or managing training delivery for craft or technical audiences in hands-on, field-based settings.
• Experience managing geographically distributed teams, with demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and hold remote team members accountable.
• Strong relationship-building skills—able to earn the trust and respect of field leaders, craft workers, and corporate stakeholders.
• Comfortable creating structure and operating effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments without depending on an established playbook.
• Ability and willingness to travel 50%+ throughout the assigned region on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications

• Advanced education with emphasis in workforce development, adult learning, instructional design, organizational development, or a related field.
• Familiarity with electrical trade classifications, apprenticeship structures (IBEW, NECA, or open-shop), and journeyman-level trade knowledge.
• Experience building or scaling workforce development programs in a growing, multi-site organization.
• Background spanning multiple craft disciplines beyond electrical—mechanical, structural, piping, insulation, or similar industrial services.
• Prior experience in a contractor, field services, or project-based environment where workforce readiness directly drives project outcomes.
• Exposure to workforce assessment methodologies, skills-based hiring practices, or craft competency frameworks.

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt and innovate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with LMS or HRIS platforms.

Benefits

Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with frequent regional travel required.