PM Technical Trainer

Socket.dev; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstates is seeking a PM Technical Trainer to design and deliver training that scales onboarding and strengthens PM systems adoption. You’ll translate complex processes into practical sessions and materials, supporting APM 1 and APM 2 staff across locations.

A strong communicator who enjoys teaching and building relationships will thrive in a collaborative, field-focused environment. Travel up to 25–30% to support training needs across locations, with remote flexibility for the right

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level education or equivalent experience in project management-related field.
• Strong communication and ability to translate complex processes into training.
• Experience in PM systems, construction, or engineering settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver technical training for Project Management teams.
• Create materials and learning activities and evaluate effectiveness.
• Support onboarding and ongoing development of Project Management staff.
• Collaborate with PM leadership to identify training needs and opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Facilitation

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

WBS

Intertrak

ASTA

Estimating

O3

AWP

Spectrum

Job description

Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates

At Interstates, we don’t just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we’re doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you’re bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you’ll feel at home here.

Interstates is seeking a PM Technical Trainer to develop and deliver technical training that supports the growth and development of our Project Management teams. This role will be dedicated to the PM Home Base and will help create a consistent, scalable training approach that accelerates onboarding, strengthens technical capabilities, and improves adoption of key project management systems and processes.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who enjoys teaching, developing others, and translating technical processes into practical, easy‑to‑understand training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver technical training for Project Management teams
• Focus training on WBS, Intertrak, ASTA, Estimating, O3, AWP, and Spectrum
• Provide training and development support primarily to APM 1 and APM 2 employees
• Develop training materials, resources, and learning activities
• Partner with PM leadership and subject matter experts to identify training needs and opportunities
• Deliver engaging, practical, and consistent training across teams and locations
• Evaluate training effectiveness and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Support onboarding and ongoing development of Project Management employees
• Maintain current knowledge of PM systems, processes, and best practices
• Travel to Interstates locations and teams to support training needs

Preferred Skills

• Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Ability to explain technical concepts and processes clearly
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with employees at varying experience levels
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with leadership and subject matter experts
• Experience developing training materials or facilitating learning preferred
• Project Management experience or familiarity with PM processes and systems preferred

Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn and teach business systems and processes
• Experience in Project Management, construction, engineering, or a related industry preferred
• Experience with WBS, Intertrak, ASTA, Estimating, O3, AWP, or Spectrum preferred
• Previous training or instructional experience is preferred but not required

Location

This position is based in Sioux Falls, SD; Sioux Center, IA; or Omaha, NE, with the preferred location determined by business needs. Long‑term remote flexibility may be considered for the right candidate after gaining experience and establishing success in the role.

Travel

Approximately 25–30% travel is expected to support training needs across Interstates locations

What You Should Know Before You Apply

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Interstates is an EEO provider and offers a drug‑free workplace. Employment at Interstates is at‑will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.