Apprentice Program Lead — Ownership, Growth & Impact

Suburban Enterprises, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member Ownership

Commitment to Safety

Career Growth

Continuous Learning

Collaborative Culture

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Suburban Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an Apprentice & Apprenticeship Manager to own the end-to-end development of the company's electrical apprentices. You will administer an indentured program that builds a safe, skilled workforce across the Electrical Division.

As the primary contact and coach, you will partner with field leadership, HR, and Talent Acquisition to keep the pipeline strong, ensure compliance with ABC apprenticeship standards, and advance apprentices toward project readiness.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and prior experience mentoring, training, or supervising apprentices or entry-level trade employees.
• Ability to build trust and hold people accountable without day-to-day task authority.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Superintendents, Foremen, HR, and Preconstruction leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own and administer the registered apprenticeship program, DOL/state reporting, and wage progression schedules.
• Own and maintain apprentice records, level-up documentation, and compliance with ABC apprenticeship standards.
• Partner with HR to develop Suburban's annual Apprentice Wage Ranges and level-advancement criteria, keeping them current, competitive, and equitable.
• Serve as the direct manager and mentor for all apprentices throughout Suburban Divisions.
• Conduct regular one-on-one check-ins, performance appraisals, and career-pathing conversations.
• Build and track RPM (individual) development plans for apprentices.
• Build, strengthen, and maintain recruiting partnerships with trade schools, technical colleges, and community organizations, working closely with Talent Acquisition.
• Lead pre-apprentice screening, interviewing, and selection decisions in partnership with Talent Acquisition.
• Partner with Project Managers and Foremen on apprentice placement, rotation, and skill-building assignments across projects.
• Conduct frequent site visits to coach apprentices in the field, assess their readiness and performance, and gather feedback from crews on safety and performance habits.

Skills

Mentoring

Training

Supervision

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Apprenticeship-tracking software

Job description

Suburban Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an Apprentice & Apprenticeship Manager to own the end-to-end development of the company's electrical apprentices. You will administer an indentured program that builds a safe, skilled workforce across the Electrical Division.

As the primary contact and coach, you will partner with field leadership, HR, and Talent Acquisition to keep the pipeline strong, ensure compliance with ABC apprenticeship standards, and advance apprentices toward project readiness.