Apprenticeship Trainer (Bird Electric)

Black & Veatch Corporation; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bird Electric, a Black & Veatch Company, seeks an Apprenticeship Trainer to coordinate and deliver apprenticeship training and onboarding. You will manage logistics, engage learners, and work under the Training Leader to ensure high standards across sites and programs.

You will coordinate sessions, materials, and learner communications, supporting onboarding and continuous improvement while maintaining consistency in content and delivery. Travel 20%+ is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a leadership, training, instructional, or construction operations role.
• Extensive hands-on experience in construction, project management, or industrial field operations.
• Strong knowledge of AWP/WFP, work packaging principles, and field execution processes.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills across diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and project coordination abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) for tracking, reporting, and delivering training.
• Ability to create, edit, and deliver digital training materials using presentation, document, and spreadsheet tools.
• Familiarity with virtual training platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx).
• Strong general computer literacy, including file management, digital communication, and basic troubleshooting.
• Experience using or adapting instructional technology tools such as projectors, smart boards, online testing systems, or content‑authoring tools.
• Ability to work, communicate, and deliver instruction effectively in both in‑person and remote environments.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and deliver assigned training modules and onboarding programs, modeling effective facilitation practices.
• Co-facilitate sessions with instructors and SMEs, manage attendance and session flow.
• Deliver standardized content to ensure consistency across locations and cycles.
• Coordinate guest instructors, SMEs, and cross-functional contributors and prepare classrooms and technology for in-person, virtual, and hybrid sessions.
• Distribute training materials and pre-work to participants.
• Communicate schedules, confirmations, reminders, and follow-up materials to learners.
• Escalate learner risks or improvement opportunities and collect feedback for engagement.
• Maintain and update training materials to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
• Assist with reporting and evaluation of training effectiveness and LMS progress.

Skills

Leadership experience

Training delivery

Facilitation

Communication

Organizational skills

MS Office

LMS experience

Virtual training platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Education, Engineering, or related field

Certifications: Certified WorkFace Planner, AWP University

Tools

LMS (Learning Management System)

Microsoft Teams

Zoom/WebEx

Job description

Date: Aug 6, 2026

Location: Mansfield, TX, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Company :Bird Electric Enterprises

Opportunity Type :Staff

Project Only Hire :No

Why Bird Electric

Join the Bird Electric (a Black & Veatch company) team and build with pride. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — youownyour work, your impact, and your future. We lead withcare, andsafety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.

From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity toshape what comes next.

Job Summary

The Apprenticeship Trainer supports the planning, coordination, delivery, and continuous improvement of apprenticeship training and onboarding programs. In addition to managing training logistics and learner support, this role facilitates and delivers selected training content and construction onboarding programs. Working under the direction of the Training Leader, this position helps ensure training programs are executed consistently, professionally, and at a high standard. The Apprenticeship Trainer serves as both a program delivery support and an active trainer, contributing to learner engagement and workforce readiness. Responsible for coordinating logistics, managing schedules, session calendars, class rosters, and facilitator assignments, and serves as a primary point of contact for learners regarding schedules, expectations, and overall learner experience. Supports new staff onboarding programs by coordinating sessions, materials, and participant communications.

Key Responsibilities

Training Delivery & Facilitation, Logistics & Session Support

• Facilitate and deliver assigned training modules (or digital tools specialized training as assigned) and construction onboarding programs, modeling effective facilitation practices and contribute to a professional, engaging learning environment.
• Support instructors and subject‑matter experts by co‑facilitating sessions and reinforcing key learning objectives and managing attendance, timing and session flow.
• Deliver standardized content to ensure consistency across locations and training cycles.
• Coordinate guest instructors, SMEs, and cross‑functional contributors and prepare classrooms, materials, technology, and digital access for in‑person, virtual, and hybrid sessions..
• Distribute training materials, job aids, and pre‑work to participants.
• Communicate schedules, confirmations, reminders, and follow‑up materials and provide direct support to learners before, during, and after training sessions.
• Escalate learner needs, risks, or improvement opportunities to the Training Leader and collect learner feedback and identify engagement or comprehension issues.
• Assist with maintaining and updating training materials, presentations, and job aids ensuring instructional materials are current, accurate, and accessible.
• Assist with reporting and evaluation of training effectiveness, providing feedback on curriculum effectiveness based on facilitation and learner interaction.
• Track attendance, completions, and LMS progress for academies and onboarding programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a leadership, training, instructional, or construction operations role.
• Extensive hands‑on experience in construction, project management, or industrial field operations.
• Strong knowledge of AWP/WFP, work packaging principles, and field execution processes.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills across diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and project coordination abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) for tracking, reporting, and delivering training.
• Ability to create, edit, and deliver digital training materials using presentation, document, and spreadsheet tools.
• Familiarity with virtual training platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx).
• Strong general computer literacy, including file management, digital communication, and basic troubleshooting.
• Experience using or adapting instructional technology tools such as projectors, smart boards, online testing systems, or content‑authoring tools.
• Ability to work, communicate, and deliver instruction effectively in both in‑person and remote environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years field operations or equivalent experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Education, Engineering, or related field
• Prior experience mentoring training professionals.
• Experience developing curriculum or leveraging adult learning methodologies.
• Certifications such as Certified WorkFace Planne, AWP University are highly desirable.
• Experience delivering training in‑person, virtual, and hybrid formats.
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and analytical skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and lead cross‑functional initiatives.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Office based role with minimum 20% travel for on‑site training, coordination or field engagement.

Salary Plan

CNS: Construction Services

Job Grade

015

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