Construction Craft Trainer & Apprenticeship Coach

DPR Construction; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking an experienced craft training professional to develop and deliver hands-on instruction across multiple trades. The role partners with operations, apprenticeship programs, safety and field leadership to align training with company standards and project needs.

The ideal candidate has journeyman-level experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a passion for developing the next generation of skilled trades professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field or equivalent experience required.
• Journeyman-level experience in a skilled construction trade.
• 5+ years of construction craft or skilled trades experience preferred.
• Prior teaching, mentoring, foreman, superintendent or workforce development experience preferred.
• NCCER Instructor Certification or equivalent instructional certification is highly preferred.
• OSHA 30 Certification preferred; CPR/First Aid preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, hands-on, and field-based instruction for construction craft training programs.
• Train apprentices, pre-apprentices, journeymen and other craft employees on skills and safety.
• Conduct craft skills assessments, evaluations, and practical demonstrations.
• Support apprenticeship and workforce development programs through structured training.
• Build relationships with craft professionals and field leaders to promote learning.
• Maintain training records, attendance, certifications and assessment results.
• Assist with development of trade-specific career pathways and upskilling programs.
• Participate in curriculum improvements and industry trend updates.
• Stay current on codes, technologies and safety standards in assigned trades.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Training & Instruction

Curriculum development

Safety standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Equivalent experience considered

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking an experienced craft training professional to develop and deliver hands-on instruction across multiple trades. The role partners with operations, apprenticeship programs, safety and field leadership to align training with company standards and project needs.

The ideal candidate has journeyman-level experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a passion for developing the next generation of skilled trades professionals.