Construction Training Coordinator

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IAPMO in Houston, TX is seeking a Craft Training Coordinator to support training, onboarding, and workforce development for self-perform construction operations. This onsite, 12-month contract focuses on coordinating craft training, apprenticeships, and safety compliance to help craft professionals succeed while meeting regulatory standards.

You will collaborate with field management, recruiters, and training providers to schedule and track programs, maintain records, and ensure accreditation

Qualifications

• Must have experience coordinating construction training and onboarding programs.
• Familiarity with NCCER accreditation and DOL apprenticeship requirements preferred.
• Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking abilities; excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, schedule, and track craft training for employees.
• Partner with field management and recruiting to complete onboarding and required trainings.
• Schedule training through approved providers and maintain NCCER accreditation documentation.
• Administer apprenticeship programs and maintain RAPID system records.
• Monitor safety trainings and certifications (OSHA, Basic Plus, etc.).
• Maintain training records, reports, and audit documentation.
• Identify process improvements for scheduling, reporting, and compliance.

Skills

Training coordination

Workforce development

Onsite construction training

Communication skills

Organization

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Craft Training Coordinator

Location: Houston, TX 77047 (Onsite) Duration: 12-Month Contract

Build a Skilled Workforce. Drive Training Excellence.

We're seeking a Craft Training Coordinator to support training, onboarding, and workforce development initiatives for self-perform construction operations. This role is ideal for someone with experience coordinating construction training programs, apprenticeships, and safety compliance who enjoys helping craft professionals succeed while ensuring training standards and regulatory requirements are met.

If you're organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about workforce development in the construction industry, we'd love to connect with you!

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, schedule, and track training for craft employees and support professional development initiatives.
• Partner with field management and recruiting teams to ensure successful onboarding and completion of required training.
• Schedule mandatory training through the Houston Area Safety Council and other approved providers.
• Maintain NCCER Accreditation by ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and documentation requirements.
• Coordinate and administer Department of Labor apprenticeship programs, including maintaining apprenticeship records and updating the RAPID system.
• Administer and proctor apprenticeship classification examinations.
• Coordinate company safety training and monitor employee compliance with required certifications, including Basic Plus and other safety programs.
• Track and manage 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.
• Perform additional duties while following company safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 4+ years of construction training or workforce development experience, OR
• Associate degree in Education, Training, Administration, Communications, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant construction training experience, OR
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Training, Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating employee training, onboarding, or apprenticeship programs within the construction industry.
• Knowledge of NCCER, apprenticeship programs, OSHA/construction safety training, and Department of Labor compliance is highly preferred.
• Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to collaborate with field personnel, recruiters, training providers, and project teams.

Preferred Background

We're especially interested in professionals with experience in:

• Construction workforce development
• Craft or field employee training coordination
• Apprenticeship administration
• NCCER Accreditation
• Department of Labor apprenticeship compliance
• OSHA or construction safety training
• Training coordination for industrial, commercial, civil, utility, or EPC construction projects