Organization Development Specialist

Acadian Contractors, Inc.; Abbeville (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadian Contractors, Inc. in Abbeville, LA seeks an Organization Development Specialist to serve as the OD consultant for the assigned company.

You will design career frameworks, conduct organizational assessments, and drive change management initiatives tailored to the workforce and culture. You will partner with HRBP and leadership to implement career conversations, succession planning, and leadership development activities while researching best practices to bring innovative OD approaches to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in I/O Psychology, OD, HR, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in OD, talent development, or HR consulting.
• Experience with organizational assessment tools and change management methodologies.
• Strong analytical, facilitation, and consulting skills.
• Knowledge of competency modeling and career development frameworks.
• Experience in construction or industrial environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and rollout of career path frameworks and job family architectures for the assigned company.
• Conduct organizational assessments, including culture surveys, engagement surveys, focus groups, and diagnostic interviews.
• Assist with change management initiatives, supporting communication plans and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop IDP templates and guide managers on career conversations within the assigned company.
• Facilitate team‑building workshops, organizational effectiveness sessions, and leadership development activities.
• Analyze employee engagement and organizational health data and present findings with recommendations.
• Support succession planning by gathering talent review data, maintaining profiles, and preparing reports.
• Partner with the assigned company’s HRBP to provide integrated OD and HR support.
• Research OD best practices and bring innovative approaches to the assigned company.
• Assist with organizational design projects, including role mapping, reporting structure analysis, and span of control reviews.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

OD consulting

Organizational assessment

Change management

Facilitation

Competency modeling

Career development frameworks

Analytical skills

Construction/industrial experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in I/O Psychology, OD, HR, or related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Organization Development Specialist serves as the dedicated organizational development consultant for the assigned company (Acadian Contractors or Broussard Brothers). The role supports the design and implementation of career frameworks, change management efforts, employee engagement programs, and organizational assessments tailored to each organization’s unique workforce, culture, and operational needs. The specialist acts as the OD liaison between the department and the assigned company’s leadership, ensuring initiatives are aligned with the organization’s goals.

Location & Employment Type

Location: Abbeville, LA
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities and Duties

• Support the design and rollout of career path frameworks and job family architectures for the assigned company
• Conduct organizational assessments, including culture surveys, engagement surveys, focus groups, and diagnostic interviews
• Assist with change management initiatives, supporting communication plans and stakeholder engagement
• Develop IDP templates and guide managers on career conversations within the assigned company
• Facilitate team‑building workshops, organizational effectiveness sessions, and leadership development activities
• Analyze employee engagement and organizational health data and present findings with recommendations
• Support succession planning by gathering talent review data, maintaining profiles, and preparing reports
• Partner with the assigned company’s HRBP to provide integrated OD and HR support
• Research OD best practices and bring innovative approaches to the assigned company
• Assist with organizational design projects, including role mapping, reporting structure analysis, and span of control reviews
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in I/O Psychology, OD, HR, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in OD, talent development, or HR consulting
• Experience with organizational assessment tools and change management methodologies
• Strong analytical, facilitation, and consulting skills
• Knowledge of competency modeling and career development frameworks
• Experience in construction or industrial environments preferred

Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

• Embrace, lead, and demonstrate “Acadian F.I.R.S.T.” – Vision & Mission Statement as fundamental core values
• Implement proactive safety processes (JSA, Time Out & TEAM BBS Observations) to achieve an incident‑free workplace and advance our safety culture
• Adhere to all Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management System policies, procedures, best practices, and client‑specific site policies
• Commit personally and be accountable for HSE results, supporting team members through coaching and mentoring to achieve goals
• Accept coaching and demonstrate ownership and improvement of HSE processes based on feedback and ongoing mentorship