Learning & Development Facilitator - Trades

DPR Construction; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking an experienced craft training professional to develop and deliver hands-on instruction across multiple trades. The role partners with operations, apprenticeship programs, safety and field leadership to align training with company standards and project needs.

The ideal candidate has journeyman-level experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a passion for developing the next generation of skilled trades professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field or equivalent experience required.
• Journeyman-level experience in a skilled construction trade.
• 5+ years of construction craft or skilled trades experience preferred.
• Prior teaching, mentoring, foreman, superintendent or workforce development experience preferred.
• NCCER Instructor Certification or equivalent instructional certification is highly preferred.
• OSHA 30 Certification preferred; CPR/First Aid preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, hands-on, and field-based instruction for construction craft training programs.
• Train apprentices, pre-apprentices, journeymen and other craft employees on skills and safety.
• Conduct craft skills assessments, evaluations, and practical demonstrations.
• Support apprenticeship and workforce development programs through structured training.
• Build relationships with craft professionals and field leaders to promote learning.
• Maintain training records, attendance, certifications and assessment results.
• Assist with development of trade-specific career pathways and upskilling programs.
• Participate in curriculum improvements and industry trend updates.
• Stay current on codes, technologies and safety standards in assigned trades.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Training & Instruction

Curriculum development

Safety standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Equivalent experience considered

Job description

Job Description This role supports the development of skilled craft talent by providing hands‑on instruction, classroom training, mentorship and skills assessments across multiple construction trades and workforce development programs. Partners closely with operations, apprenticeship & journeyman programs, workforce development teams, safety and field leadership to ensure training aligns with company standards, industry best practices and project workforce needs. The ideal candidate is an experienced craft professional with strong technical expertise, leadership skills, communication abilities, and a passion for developing the next generation of skilled trades professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, hands‑on, and field‑based instruction for construction craft and skilled trades training programs
• Train apprentices, pre‑apprentices, journeymen and other craft employees on technical skills, safety standards, tools, equipment, and construction processes
• Conduct craft skills assessments, evaluations, and practical demonstrations
• Support apprenticeship, journeyman and workforce development programs through structured training
• Build strong relationships with craft professionals and field leaders to promote a culture of continuous learning and development
• Evaluate craft skill progression and provide feedback to employees and field leadership, maintain training records, attendance documentation, certifications and assessment results
• Assist with development of trade‑specific career pathways and upskilling programs
• Participate in curriculum improvements and initiatives
• Stay current on industry trends, codes, technologies, safety standards, and best practices within assigned trades

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Experience

• Journeyman‑level experience or equivalent field experience in a skilled construction trade required
• 5+ years of construction craft or skilled trades experience preferred
• Prior teaching, mentoring, foreman, superintendent, apprenticeship instruction or workforce development experience preferred
• Experience with apprenticeship & journeyman programs, NCCER and workforce development training preferred

Certifications

• NCCER Instructor Certification or equivalent instructional certification highly preferred
• OSHA 30 Certification Preferred
• Experience supporting union and non‑union workforce environments
• CPR/First Aid Certification Preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Salary is just one component of DPR's total compensation package.

• Arizona, North Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, Richmond range: $78,000 to $97,000.
• Sacramento, San Diego, TX, Colorado, New Jersey, Philadelphia range: $85,800 to $106,700.
• Seattle, Boston, DC, Pasadena range: $93,600 to $116,400.
• Bay Area range: $101,400 to $126,100

DPR Construction is a forward‑thinking, self‑performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee‑owned company that has grown into a multi‑billion‑dollar family of companies with offices around the world. Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek. Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.

The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results. Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world.

DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Read more in our EEOE Policy.

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