Construction Craft Trainer & Apprenticeship Mentor

DPR Construction; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,800 - 106,700; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a skilled craft trainer to develop and deliver classroom, hands-on and field-based instruction across multiple trades. You will mentor apprentices, assess skills, and maintain records while aligning training with DPR standards.

The ideal candidate has Journeyman-level trade experience, 5+ years in construction, and experience with apprenticeship programs. Bilingual English/Spanish and NCCER familiarity are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Journeyman-level experience in a skilled construction trade.
• 5+ years of construction craft or skilled trades experience preferred.
• Experience with apprenticeship & journeyman programs, NCCER and workforce development training preferred.
• Prior teaching, mentoring, foreman, superintendent or workforce development experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, hands-on, and field-based instruction for construction craft and skilled trades training programs.
• Train apprentices, pre-apprentices, journeymen and other craft employees on technical skills, safety standards, tools, equipment, and construction processes.
• Conduct craft skills assessments, evaluations, and practical demonstrations.
• Support apprenticeship, journeyman and workforce development programs through structured training.
• Build strong relationships with craft professionals and field leaders to promote a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Evaluate craft skill progression and provide feedback to employees and field leadership, maintain training records, attendance documentation, certifications and assessment results.
• Assist with development of trade-specific career pathways and upskilling programs.
• Participate in curriculum improvements and initiatives.
• Stay current on industry trends, codes, technologies, safety standards, and best practices within assigned trades.

Skills

Instructional delivery

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking a skilled craft trainer to develop and deliver classroom, hands-on and field-based instruction across multiple trades. You will mentor apprentices, assess skills, and maintain records while aligning training with DPR standards.

The ideal candidate has Journeyman-level trade experience, 5+ years in construction, and experience with apprenticeship programs. Bilingual English/Spanish and NCCER familiarity are highly preferred.