Regional Training Specialist

Garney Construction; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical plan

Prescription plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Stock options

401(k) match

Weekly paychecks

Paid time off

8 holidays

HSA with matching

Life & disability insurance

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Weight loss program

Maternity health program

Chronic condition prescriptions

Job summary

Garney Construction is seeking a Regional Training Specialist to partner with regional leaders and craft effective training programs that improve safety, quality, and efficiency on projects across assigned regions.

You will support onboarding, assess skill gaps, and collaborate with L&D to refresh materials, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety requirements. Travel across regions is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience developing, coordinating, and delivering training programs.
• Experience facilitating instructor-led and hands-on learning.
• Experience in construction/industrial environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary training liaison for regions; align initiatives with goals.
• Support onboarding and ongoing training for employees.
• Conduct training needs assessments with regional leaders.
• Evaluate learning needs and recommend solutions.
• Develop and maintain training materials and job aids.

Skills

Training program development

Facilitation

Presentation skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational and planning

Project coordination

Travel ability

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/LD/Construction Management/HR/Business Admin

Tools

LMS

Job description

A Regional Training Specialist position is available at Garney. The Regional Training Specialist serves as the primary training partner for assigned operational regions, supporting the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of training programs that drive safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution. This position collaborates with operational leaders, subject matter experts, and Learning & Development personnel to identify skill gaps, implement training solutions, and reinforce company standards. The Regional Training Specialist also supports workforce development initiatives through partnerships with educational institutions, workforce agencies, and community organizations to strengthen regional talent pipelines and promote career opportunities within the construction industry.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Serve as the primary training liaison for assigned regions, aligning training initiatives with operational goals and workforce development needs
• Support onboarding and ongoing training programs for operational employees
• Conduct training needs assessments in partnership with regional leaders and project teams
• Evaluate employee skill development needs and recommend appropriate learning solutions
• Collaborate with Learning & Development and Operations teams to develop, adapt, and maintain training materials, job aids, and learning resources
• Ensure training content reflects current company standards, procedures, equipment, safety requirements, and industry best practices
• Identify opportunities to improve training effectiveness and operational performance through continuous improvement initiatives
• Deliver instructor-led, hands-on, classroom, virtual, and on-the-job training programs
• Serve as a trusted advisor by translating operational challenges into effective learning and development solutions
• Partner with schools, trade programs, workforce development organizations, and community groups to support workforce development initiatives
• Represent the organization at community events, career fairs, educational programs, and workforce development activities
• Track training participation, completion, certifications, and outcomes using company systems and reporting tools
• Support compliance requirements related to training, certifications, and workforce development programs

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Learning & Development, Construction Management, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
• Experience developing, coordinating, and delivering training programs
• Experience facilitating instructor-led and hands-on learning programs
• Experience working in construction, industrial, manufacturing, skilled trades, or operational environments preferred
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and training evaluation methods preferred
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and instructional skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, planning, and project coordination abilities
• Ability to assess operational needs and develop practical learning solutions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel regularly throughout assigned regions

LET'S TALK THE PERKS!

• Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)
• Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
• Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day
• 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
• Student loan resources
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
• Free life insurance and disability policy
• Free access to healthcare coordinators
• Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
• Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost
• Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more
• 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store

Garney and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney is a background screening, drug-free workplace. You may be required to complete a post-offer physical and a site-specific background check for this position.