Learning & Development (Training) Project Manager

***This person will be the sole Trainer and lead those efforts throughout the company.

Company highlights:

• 50 years, largest Austin-based GC
• Healthy backlog - record year in '24!
• Long employee tenure
• Family-owned, mid-sized firm (you're not just a #)
• Diverse project portfolio

Benefit highlights:

• Bonus program
• Company paid medical insurance (no cost to employee)
• Truck allowance
• 401k plan with company contribution (fully vested immediately)
• Cell phone allowance

About White Construction:

White Construction’s vision is to be the most sought-after provider of construction services. We take pride in our history of excellence and in maintaining meaningful relationships with our clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors alike. This family-owned construction firm takes our family values seriously as employees from different backgrounds come together with a core purpose of "Building Success Together". Through our core values of Safety, Leadership, Teamwork, Trust, and Relationships, we deliver quality and exceptional service on the most complex projects with our client’s goals and visions at the forefront of our operations. From healthcare facilities to corporate headquarters, retail centers to high end residential, White Construction approaches every project with remarkable attention to detail, offering our clients and partners the step-above service that has kept them coming back since 1971.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Learning & Development Project Manager to join our growing team. This is a corporate role where the ideal candidate will have ownership over Training & Development at a company-wide level. This role is critical to ensuring that all staff have the skills and knowledge to perform their jobs safely and effectively and to support individual and company growth.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

Your roles and responsibilities as the Learning & Development Project Manager would encompass the following:

• Training Needs Analysis: Work closely with department heads and managers to assess employee training needs, identify skill gaps, and industry advancements.
• Training Program: Develop a comprehensive training program utilizing an established training platform (Trakstar Learn), internal and external training sources, and diverse topics to ensure that employees receive necessary onboarding, technical, technology, safety, leadership, communication and soft skills training in accordance with company, industry and job title requirements and to support individual and company growth
• Training Materials Development: Collaborate with subject matter experts to design and update training materials, manuals, and online resources to align with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements in conjunction with the program design.
• Program Budget: Develop, manage, and update the budget for the training program encompassing all costs from design through delivery.
• Program Delivery: Coordinate, schedule, and manage the program delivery in conjunction with Peer Meetings and other company events. This includes uploading content to the company training platform (Trakstar Learn).
• Onboarding & Orientation: Assist with the onboarding process utilizing an established training platform (Trakstar Learn).
• Record Keeping & Reporting: Maintain detailed records of all training activities, including attendance, certifications, and outcomes using the company platform (Trakstar Learn). Prepare reports for management on training completion rates, effectiveness, and compliance.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, surveys, and performance metrics. Implement improvements and best practices to enhance training delivery. Update program as necessary, but at a minimum of once per year, to address employee and management requests and developments in technology, technical and other industry changes.
• Vendor Management: Liaise with external vendors and training organizations to source relevant training programs or certifications needed by employees.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Construction Management, or related field preferred. Equivalent work experience in training and development may be considered
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in training coordination or a related role, preferably in a construction or industrial setting.
• Skills:
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Strong communication and presentation abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint).
  • Certifications: Relevant certifications are a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily office-based with occasional travel to construction sites or regional offices to assess on-the-job training needs and assist with safety training needs.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.