Contract Curriculum Developer – Construction & Industrial Safety

GME Supply; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

GME Supply is seeking a Contract Curriculum Developer – Construction & Industrial Safety (1099) to design turnkey training courses for in-person or online delivery. This fully remote role supports a Trainers department and is based out of Coppell, Texas, with projects delivered under fixed-fee scopes.

The contractor will develop new courses, update existing content, and ensure alignment with industry standards, regulatory references, and corporate templates.

Qualifications

• Experience creating instructor-led or online training curricula.
• Ability to research technical topics and collaborate with qualified SMEs.
• Understanding of adult learning principles, learning objectives, assessments, and instructional structure.
• Strong technical writing, research, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new in-person or online training courses from initial scope through final deliverable.
• Review, correct, update, or modernize existing courses as standards, regulations or business needs change.
• Develop courses in construction and industrial safety topics listed in the job description.
• Create course packages: outlines, lesson plans, instructional materials, assessments, and supporting content.
• Develop online courses directly within Rise 360, including structure, interactions, and assessments.
• Follow company templates, formatting standards, and adult-learning principles.

Skills

Subject matter expert

Curriculum development

Technical writing

Adult learning

Tools

Rise 360

PowerPoint

Job description

Contract Curriculum Developer – Construction & Industrial Safety (1099)

Department

Trainers

Employment Type

Contract

Location

Coppell, Texas

Workplace type

Fully remote

****THIS ROLE IS 1099 CONTRACT ONLY****

The Contract Curriculum Developer – Construction & Industrial Safety is responsible for creating complete, turnkey training courses for in-person or online delivery. Projects may include new course development, updates to existing courses, or periodic reviews to ensure content remains accurate, relevant, and aligned with current industry standards.

Contractors may qualify through technical subject-matter expertise, professional curriculum-development experience, or a combination of both. Subject‑matter experts must be able to organize and communicate technical information clearly, while curriculum developers must be capable of researching unfamiliar subjects and collaborating effectively with qualified SMEs. Each project will be governed by an agreed scope, timeline, deliverables, and fixed project fee. The curriculum‑ development agreement identifies expected deliverables such as course outlines, lesson plans, instructional materials, assessments, and related content.

Key Responsibilities

Primary services include developing complete, turnkey training courses using company templates, standards, and review processes. The Contract Curriculum Developer – Construction & Industrial Safety may provide services including, but not limited to, the following:

• Develop new in-person or online training courses from initial scope through final approved deliverable.
• Review, correct, update, or modernize existing courses as standards, regulations, technologies, or business needs change.
• Develop courses in subject areas such as, but not limited to:
  • Fall protection and working at heights
  • Confined‑space entry and rescue
  • Electrical safety and NFPA 70E
  • General construction safety
  • Oil and gas safety
  • Rigging, cranes, and material handling
  • Equipment operation and inspection
  • OSHA and regulatory compliance
  • Rescue, emergency response, and first aid
  • Leadership, supervision, and safety management
• Create complete course packages that may include:
  • Course outlines and learning objectives
  • Lesson plans and written course content
  • PowerPoint presentations
  • Instructor guides
  • Student manuals and handouts
  • Knowledge checks and final assessments
  • Practical exercises and skills evaluations
  • Regulatory references and source documentation
  • Video scripts, narration scripts, and visual recommendations
• Develop online courses directly within Articulate Rise 360, including course structure, interactions, assessments, and final publishing requirements.
• Use Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and other Research and reference current, accurate, and authoritative technical and regulatory sources.
• Follow company curriculum templates, instructional standards, formatting requirements, and adult‑learning principles.
• Participate in project scoping, milestone reviews, revisions, and final approval activities.
• Incorporate feedback from the EVP of Operations, internal reviewers, SMEs, and other designated stakeholders.
• Complete revisions included within the original project scope at no additional cost.
• Identify proposed changes that fall outside the agreed scope so that timeline and compensation adjustments may be approved in writing.
• Provide original work and disclose any third‑party materials, licensed content, or other intellectual property used within the course.

The agreement gives VISTA the right to review submitted work against its content, quality, formatting, and scope requirements and to require revisions before final acceptance.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Subject‑Matter Expert

• Demonstrated technical or field expertise in one or more relevant construction, industrial, safety, oil and gas, equipment, or workforce‑training subjects.
• Ability to translate technical knowledge into organized, understandable training content.
• Prior experience teaching, writing, presenting, or developing technical materials preferred.

Curriculum Developer

• Demonstrated experience creating instructor‑led or online training curricula.
• Ability to research technical topics and collaborate with qualified SMEs.
• Understanding of adult‑learning principles, learning objectives, assessments, and instructional structure.

General Qualifications

• Experience developing complete, turnkey courses preferred.
• Strong technical writing, research, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage projects independently and meet agreed deadlines.
• Relevant curriculum, writing, Rise 360, instructor‑guide, or presentation work samples preferred but not required.
• Industry certifications, instructional‑design credentials, train‑the‑trainer qualifications, or professional designations are preferred where relevant to the assigned subject.

About GME Supply Family of Brands

The GME Supply family of companies is a group of brands that focus on industrial distribution related to safety equipment, tools, and gear for at‑height industries and commercial users. Our success is fueled by a tenacious team and headquartered in the United States, with locations strategically throughout North America.

We are a high‑reaching group of industry professionals focusing our energies on staying ahead for the competitive markets we serve. We train our employees to be Gear Experts that provide solutions to industry experts, and we partner with some of the most recognized brands on the planet.

Strong connections between teammates in our business allows dedication to our mission and supports each employee’s personal goals. Coupling internal development with the recruitment of external candidates means we always have the most talented and diverse team possible. We believe that combining diverse talents and backgrounds to create an inclusive and successful work community is the key to long‑term success.

If you are looking to be part of a structured and motivated team where you are valued for the quality work you provide, our family of companies is the right group for you!

Job descriptions are not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for a job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.