Construction Training & Apprenticeship Coordinator

The Planet Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Craft Training Coordinator to support training, onboarding, and workforce development for self-perform construction operations. You will coordinate training programs, safety compliance, and accreditation requirements to help craft professionals succeed.

The role partners with field management, recruiting, and training providers to schedule mandatory sessions, maintain NCCER accreditation, and manage apprenticeship records in the RAPID system.

Qualifications

• Requires 4+ years of construction training or workforce development experience (or 2+ years with an Associate degree, or any with a Bachelor’s).
• Experience coordinating employee training, onboarding, or apprenticeship programs within the construction industry preferred.
• Knowledge of NCCER, apprenticeship programs, OSHA/construction safety training, and DoL compliance is highly preferred.
• Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, schedule, and track training for craft employees and support professional development initiatives.
• Partner with field management and recruiting teams to ensure onboarding and completion of required training.
• Schedule mandatory training through Houston Area Safety Council and other providers.
• Maintain NCCER Accreditation and ensure compliance with standards and documentation.
• Coordinate and administer Department of Labor apprenticeship programs, including RAPID system updates.
• Administer and proctor apprenticeship classification examinations.
• Coordinate company safety training and monitor employee certifications (Basic Plus, etc.).
• Track Heavy Equipment training and other specialized training initiatives.
• Support Craft Leadership Boot Camps and employee development programs.
• Maintain accurate training records, reports, and audit documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve training scheduling, reporting, and compliance processes.
• Record meeting minutes and maintain documentation for training committees.

Skills

Construction training coordination

OSHA/construction safety knowledge

NCCER knowledge

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Education, Training, Administration, Communications, or related field

Bachelor's degree in Education, Training, Administration, Communications, or related field

Job description

The Planet Group is seeking a Craft Training Coordinator to support training, onboarding, and workforce development for self-perform construction operations. You will coordinate training programs, safety compliance, and accreditation requirements to help craft professionals succeed.

The role partners with field management, recruiting, and training providers to schedule mandatory sessions, maintain NCCER accreditation, and manage apprenticeship records in the RAPID system.