Learning & Development Specialist

Felix Construction Company; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Discretionary annual bonus

401k with employer match

Rich benefits package

Generous PTO

8 paid company holidays

Job summary

Felix Construction Company seeks a Learning & Development Specialist to coordinate the Learning & Development Leadership Center, manage training schedules, and support onboarding across the organization.

You will partner with Talent Acquisition, Benefits, IT, and facilities to deliver engaging training programs, handle logistics, and ensure learners have access to essential resources for growth.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in training coordination, learning and development, facilitation, HR, or a related field.
• Experience facilitating meetings, training sessions, or presentations.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing schedules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the Felix Learning & Development Leadership Center.
• Manage training schedules, room reservations, and learning events.
• Prepare training rooms, materials, equipment, and technology for in-person and hybrid sessions.
• Support learners during open learning hours and language lab sessions.
• Coordinate catering, visitor access, parking, and event logistics.
• Facilitate assigned training programs both in-person and virtually.
• Support weekly new hire orientation and help ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Benefits to deliver a consistent orientation program.
• Welcome new employees, introduce them to company learning resources, and answer questions.
• Prepare instructors, guest speakers, and subject matter experts for successful training sessions.
• Administer learner accounts and training activities within the LMS.
• Create and manage training sessions, enrollments, rosters, and attendance records.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready training records.
• Track required certifications and renewal dates, including OSHA, CPR/First Aid, and other compliance-related training.
• Generate reports on training participation, completions, and compliance status.
• Operate classroom technology, Teams Room equipment, displays, audio systems, and assistive listening devices.
• Troubleshoot common technical issues before escalating to IT.
• Manage device checkout, charging, and readiness for training events.
• Partner with IT to support technology needs within the Learning Center.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee learning support.
• Help employees navigate learning resources and complete training requirements.
• Support programs such as leadership development, language training, intern programs, book clubs, and GED support initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve training logistics, learner engagement, and overall program effectiveness.

Skills

Organizational skills

Meeting facilitation

Communication

MS Office

Training coordination

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Absorb LMS

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

Felix Construction has been building critical water and wastewater infrastructure since 1987, proudly serving the Phoenix and Dallas markets. We’ve kept the close, family-owned feel of our early days while earning the reputation and recognition of a leading general contractor.

Our projects are local, so you don’t live out of a suitcase — you live your life. This commitment to our team and values has earned us recognition as the #1 Top Workplace in Arizona and the #2 Top Workplace in the USA for midsize business in construction from USA Today/AZcentral.com.

And here’s what truly sets us apart: Felix is the only General Contractor in Arizona with in-house General Contracting, Electrical, and Industrial Controls UL508A-certified panel shop—all under one roof. We’ve grown into a $200M company with 400+ employee-owners by keeping it simple: work hard, work safe, and do it right.

We Build What Matters.

Help Build the Future of Learning at Felix

Felix is launching a dedicated Learning & Development Leadership Center in early 2027, and we're looking for a highly organized, people-focused Learning & Development Specialist to help bring it to life.

In this role, you'll be at the center of employee development, coordinating training programs, supporting new hire orientation, managing learning technology, and creating a welcoming learning experience for employees across the company. You'll work closely with Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, Benefits, IT, Facilities, and operational leaders to ensure every employee has access to the training and resources they need to succeed.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys facilitating training, managing logistics, solving problems, and helping people grow.

What You'll Do

Support the Learning & Development Center

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the Felix Learning & Development Leadership Center.
• Manage training schedules, room reservations, and learning events.
• Prepare training rooms, materials, equipment, and technology for in-person and hybrid sessions.
• Support learners during open learning hours and language lab sessions.
• Coordinate catering, visitor access, parking, and event logistics.

Facilitate Training & New Hire Orientation

• Facilitate assigned training programs both in-person and virtually.
• Support weekly new hire orientation and help ensure a smooth and engaging onboarding experience.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Benefits to deliver a consistent orientation program.
• Welcome new employees, introduce them to company learning resources, and answer questions.
• Prepare instructors, guest speakers, and subject matter experts for successful training sessions.

Manage Learning Systems & Training Records

• Administer learner accounts and training activities within the company's Learning Management System (LMS).
• Create and manage training sessions, enrollments, rosters, and attendance records.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready training records.
• Track required certifications and renewal dates, including OSHA, CPR/First Aid, and other compliance-related training.
• Generate reports on training participation, completions, and compliance status.

Support Training Technology

• Operate classroom technology, Teams Room equipment, displays, audio systems, and assistive listening devices.
• Troubleshoot common technical issues before escalating to IT.
• Manage device checkout, charging, and readiness for training events.
• Partner with IT to support technology needs within the Learning Center.

Enhance the Learner Experience

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee learning support.
• Help employees navigate learning resources and complete training requirements.
• Support programs such as leadership development, language training, intern programs, book clubs, and GED support initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve training logistics, learner engagement, and overall program effectiveness.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in training coordination, learning and development, facilitation, HR, or a related field.
• Experience facilitating meetings, training sessions, or presentations.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing schedules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, Communications, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Experience working with a Learning Management System (LMS), preferably Absorb or a similar platform.
• Experience supporting classroom technology, audio-visual equipment, or virtual learning tools.
• Training or facilitation certifications such as ATD APTD or similar credentials.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Why Join Felix Construction

Felix Construction is more than a company—we are an employer and contractor of choice with the leadership and infrastructure to sustainably execute on our growth and deliver on our brand promise. We provide the tools, support, and environment where talented individuals grow while delivering projects communities depend on. Don’t just find a job—build a future with Felix Construction. We offer:

Become an Owner, Not Just an Employee:

As a 100% employee-owned company, our success is your success. Our ESOP program is the foundation of our culture, fostering a unique environment of shared accountability, commitment, and reward.

Discretionary annual bonus program

401k with 6% employer match

Rich benefits package with substantial employer contribution

Generous Time Off Policy (PTO)

8 paid company holidays

Professional development programs, team activities, and organized volunteer initiatives

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS Felix Construction's Talent Acquisition team is the only authorized department to engage with and execute agreements on behalf of the company with external search firms, staffing agencies, and other third-party recruiting partners. Felix Construction does not accept unsolicited candidate submissions. We will only consider candidates submitted by agencies that have a fully executed agreement with Felix Construction on file prior to the candidate's submission.

Any candidate submitted without an active, fully executed agreement will not be considered a qualified referral, and Felix Construction assumes no obligation to pay any placement or recruiting fees. Additionally, any unsolicited resumes submitted to any Felix Construction employee—including hiring managers or other personnel—will be deemed the property of Felix Construction without any obligation to the submitting agency.