Field Training & Development Manager

Shaw Electric Company Inc.; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Electric Company Inc. seeks a Field Training & Development Manager to lead field-based training for electricians, apprentices, and field staff. You will develop programs, coordinate training, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards across projects.

The role focuses on practical application of company procedures, work planning, and documentation, bridging safety and field execution. You will work with project teams to support successful field outcomes and continuous

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering training programs.
• Strong understanding of electrical contracting and field operations.
• Experience coaching and developing field employees and supervisors.
• Ability to communicate effectively with field and office personnel.
• Knowledge of OSHA/NFPA safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver field-based training for electricians and field staff.
• Bridge gaps between company standards, safety regulations and field execution.
• Create and manage an online training library accessible via project platforms.
• Coach supervisors on employee development, accountability, and performance.
• Identify performance gaps and align training with KPIs.
• Oversee apprenticeship pathways and field mentoring programs.

Skills

Field leadership

Training program development

Electrical safety

OSHA NFPA guidance

Field communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Job description

• Location 930 East River Drive,Davenport, IA, 52803,United States
• Job Category Management
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Dan Lawrence
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Join our dynamic field support team as a Field Training & Development Manager! In this vital role, you'll play a key part in providing leadership, coordination, training, and field support to ensure the successful implementation and execution of electrical service and construction projects from post-bid planning through project completion and closeout. The primary responsibility of this position is the development and delivery of field-based training for the company. Training will focus on practical application of company expectations, work planning, installation and service practices, safety, quality, productivity, customer service, documentation, leadership, and lessons learned. This position supports project teams in preparing for successful field execution but does not assume responsibility for project management, scheduling, or project profitability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the company's primary field-focused resource for developing, coordinating, and delivering electrical workforce training.
• Conduct field-based training emphasizing the practical application of company procedures, safety requirements, quality standards, productivity expectations, customer service, and proper documentation.
• Develop and manage an internal online training library of documents and videos that can be accessed through project management platform.
• Bridges the gap between company standards, safety regulations, and hands on field execution.
• Coach supervisors and field leaders on effective employee development, communication, accountability, and performance management.
• Train and develop new hire apprentices, journeyman, supervisors, and other field staff.
• Manage end-to-end training programs for field staff evaluating needs and adjusting accordingly.
• Oversee structured apprenticeship pathways and field mentoring programs.
• Partner with Project Managers and HR to identify performance gaps, align company to key performance indicators (KPI).
• Maintain training certification, renewals and manage the effectiveness of learning programs.
• Ensure all field teams are thoroughly trained in electrical safety and OSHA/NFPA guidelines.
• Participate in post-bid and pre-construction reviews to facilitate the successful transition of awarded projects from estimating/preconstruction into field execution.
• Support a standardized post-bid project implementation process to ensure consistent communication between estimating, project management, operations, safety, human resources, and field personnel.
• Assist Project Managers and field leadership in developing project execution plans, work sequencing, productivity expectations, and field communication processes.
• Identify required employee qualifications, certifications, training, tools, equipment, and resources necessary to execute projects successfully.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings and assist in communicating project expectations to supervisors, foremen, technicians, apprentices, and other field personnel.
• Serve as a company advocate and leader for continuous improvement in field operations.
• Regularly evaluate field processes and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, employee development, customer service, communication, and project performance.
• Identify recurring operational problems and facilitate root-cause analysis to determine corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop recommendations for improved procedures, processes, forms, training, communication methods, and field practices.
• Work with management to implement approved process improvements and monitor their effectiveness.
• Establish and communicate lessons learned from completed projects, field observations, safety events, quality issues, and customer feedback.
• Promote standardization of successful field practices throughout the organization.
• Measure the effectiveness of improvement initiatives and provide recommendations for additional action when desired results are not achieved.
• Encourage employees at all levels to identify opportunities for improvement and participate in problem-solving initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, electrical construction, business, safety, education, or a related field preferred; equivalent electrical construction/service experience may be considered.
• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in electrical construction, electrical service, field operations, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated field leadership experience, preferably as a foreman, superintendent, supervisor, project leader, or operations leader.
• Strong understanding of electrical contracting and field operations.
• Experience participating in project planning, pre-construction, project startup, or post-bid implementation.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering employee training programs.
• Experience coaching and developing field employees and supervisors.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety and safe electrical work practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both field and office personnel.
• Ability to read and interpret project plans, specifications, and related construction documents.