Director Of Career Access & Workforce Development

Metropolitan Council On Jewish Poverty; New York (NY); On-site; USD 142,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Disability & supplemental insurance

Paid time off (160 hours annually)

Nine paid holidays

Parental leave

Bonuses and 401K with matching

Job summary

Bechtel seeks a seasoned professional to oversee Craft training and assessments on projects, ensuring CAP compliance and high-quality delivery. You will lead trainers, coordinate facilities, and guide site management across apprentices to foremen, driving data-driven program outcomes.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with extensive experience in workforce development and NCCER administration. It offers a full-time, on-site position with competitive rewards and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent required.
• 8–14 years of relevant experience or 12–14 years in lieu of degree.
• Strong communication and analytical abilities essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervises project trainers and WFD administrators.
• Ensures training programs align with CAP guidelines.
• Provides guidance to site management for training at all craft levels.
• Oversees capability assessments via the CAP program.
• Administers NCCER training and certification on projects.
• Manages training facility layout, resources, setup and maintenance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Craft discipline mastery

Project training experience

Bechtel CAP knowledge

NCCER administration knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bechtel

Job Summary:

Responsible for administration and Craft Professional skills assessments on projects, for administering Bechtel's Capabilities Assessment Program (CAP), and participating in the set up and maintenance of training facilities. May provide training to Craft Professional employees and provide input to Workforce Development programs and procedures. #LI-SM2

Major Responsibilities:

• Supervises project trainers and/or WFD administrator(s).
• Ensures that the training and assessment programs are consistent with the Craft Assessment Program (CAP) guidelines and procedures.
• Provides guidance to site Site Management for training to all levels of Craft Professionals, including apprentices, journeyman, foreman and general foreman.
• Oversees/performing capability assessments via the CAP Program.
• Performs NCCER administration of the craft training and certification program on projects, ensuring the company remains in strict compliance with NCCER regulations.
• Responsible for project training facility layout, resource allocation, set-up and maintenance.
• May participate in the selection of evaluators/trainers.
• Coordinates and monitors classes, instructors, facilities, class times, participants (level) and instructor evaluations on each project.
• Collects, assembles, and analyzes training data and provides reports to site and WFD management regarding the projects training activities.
• Maintains data in relevant LR/WFD systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Proven ability to define goals and deliverables and implement key programs on time and within budget.
• Good analytical and strategic planning skills: able to prioritize, balance short and long-term priorities.
• Must possess mastery of one or more craft discipline skill sets.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Competent use of Microsoft Office suite.
• Prior Labor Relations Workforce Development/Training experience required.
• Advanced understanding of NCCER or Union equivalent administration guidelines and certification program on projects.
• Advanced knowledge of project training facility layout, resource allocation, set-up and maintenance.
• Intermediate knowledge of Bechtel's Capability Assessment Program (CAP).
• Performs assessments and oversees evaluators administering CAP.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

• For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.
• We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans, optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components.

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators. We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong—where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer…

Relocation Authorized: National - Family
Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
Work Location: Clay, NY
Salary Range: £105,000- 160,200 annually