What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning And Development Manager position at Colas USA?
Subsidiary: Colas Inc.
Colas Inc. is the corporate office of Colas USA, a materials and heavy highway/infrastructure leader that began operations in 1979 with the acquisition of Barrett Paving Materials. The headquarters office of Colas Inc. is located in Morristown, New Jersey, but our employees also work within our eight (8) subsidiary companies operating throughout the United States from New York to Alaska.
Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit
The Colas USA Family of Companies is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit
Job Summary
This position has responsibility for all USA training programs and Colas SA global programs that are delivered in the USA. This position will ensure strategic alignment of learning and development with business goals. A yearly evaluation of individuals and organizational performance to ensure learning and development is meeting business needs and improving performance. Develop and deliver learning and development solutions that meet business needs.
Main Responsibilities
Optimize learning and development processes for efficiency. The implementation of training and development policies and programs may include technical training, management or organizational development, sales training, safety training, train-the-trainer programs, or learning management. Coordinates with USA subsidiaries and Colas SA to identify skill/knowledge gaps and identify training needs, develops training courses, curriculum, or materials, and delivers and evaluates training sessions. Selects training tools or training delivery mechanisms, based on the material being taught and the audience being targeted. Coordinates guest trainers or subject matter experts (SMEs). Manages and evaluates third party vendors and outsourcing needs of the training function. Documents employee attendance or performance at mandatory training sessions. Assesses training effectiveness and modifies programs to improve results. Is responsible for both the LMS (Learning Management System) and TMS (Talent Management System).
Education And Required Skills
Colas Inc. is the corporate office of Colas USA, a materials and heavy highway/infrastructure leader that began operations in 1979 with the acquisition of Barrett Paving Materials. The headquarters office of Colas Inc. is located in Morristown, New Jersey, but our employees also work within our eight (8) subsidiary companies operating throughout the United States from New York to Alaska.
Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit
The Colas USA Family of Companies is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit
Job Summary
This position has responsibility for all USA training programs and Colas SA global programs that are delivered in the USA. This position will ensure strategic alignment of learning and development with business goals. A yearly evaluation of individuals and organizational performance to ensure learning and development is meeting business needs and improving performance. Develop and deliver learning and development solutions that meet business needs.
Main Responsibilities
Optimize learning and development processes for efficiency. The implementation of training and development policies and programs may include technical training, management or organizational development, sales training, safety training, train-the-trainer programs, or learning management. Coordinates with USA subsidiaries and Colas SA to identify skill/knowledge gaps and identify training needs, develops training courses, curriculum, or materials, and delivers and evaluates training sessions. Selects training tools or training delivery mechanisms, based on the material being taught and the audience being targeted. Coordinates guest trainers or subject matter experts (SMEs). Manages and evaluates third party vendors and outsourcing needs of the training function. Documents employee attendance or performance at mandatory training sessions. Assesses training effectiveness and modifies programs to improve results. Is responsible for both the LMS (Learning Management System) and TMS (Talent Management System).
Education And Required Skills
- Ability to foster teamwork.
- Development and execution of company training strategy
- Organizational savvy and relationship skills
- Management skills.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Conceptual thinking skills. Ability to create and design training that will change behaviors for organizational impact.
- Project management skills.
- Strong proficiency in PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
- Proficiency in survey creation and analyzing feedback.
- Experience as a learning management system administrator.
- Ability to f acilitate in-person and virtual meetings and training sessions
- to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
- complete any part of the application process
- access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying
