Training and Development Manager

CMES, Inc.; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CMES, Inc. is looking for a Training & Development Manager to guide workforce development, onboarding, and training initiatives in a fast-paced construction environment. This role involves direct supervision of the Training Lead and developing training frameworks for various operational roles. Applicants should have a Bachelor's in a relevant field and 5+ years of experience in training or HR.

Effective communication and strong organizational skills are essential. This position includes both office and field work in Norcross, GA, with standard hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in training or workforce development.
• Experience in construction or engineering environments required.
• Expertise in developing and facilitating training programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve training programs for various employees.
• Lead onboarding initiatives to enhance employee readiness.
• Design training paths for role-based development.

Skills

Presentation and facilitation skills

Effective communication

Organizational abilities

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

LMS platforms

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CMES, Inc. is seeking an experienced and motivated Training & Development Manager to lead company-wide workforce development, onboarding, leadership training, and employee growth initiatives across both field and office operations. This role plays a key part in strengthening employee development, operational excellence, safety culture, and long-term workforce strategy within a fast-paced heavy civil highway construction environment.

This position directly supervises the Training Lead and helps drive the company’s long-term workforce development strategy in a fast-paced heavy civil highway construction and engineering environment.

1. Develop, implement, and continuously improve company-wide training and development programs for field and office employees.
2. Lead onboarding and new hire orientation initiatives to improve employee readiness, engagement, and retention.
3. Design and manage role-based training paths for craft professionals, operators, foremen, project engineers, supervisors, and office personnel.
4. Coordinate and support technical, operational, compliance, safety, leadership, and professional development training initiatives.
5. Partner with operations leadership to identify workforce skill gaps and create targeted development plans.
6. Assist with the implementation and administration of leadership development and succession planning programs.
7. Promote a culture of continuous learning and development throughout the organization.
8. Develop training materials, presentations, guides, SOPs, and instructional resources.
9. Support the development of supervisors, foremen, and managers through leadership training, coaching resources, and development initiatives.
10. We are committed to developing our people while building a culture centered around our Core Values in all day-to-day interactions.
11. Supervise, support, and develop the Training Academy Lead.
12. Other duties as assigned.

• Character Above All
• Build With Purpose
• Driven To Be Better

Education/Work Experience/Eligibility Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Construction Management, Business Administration, Education, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in training, workforce development, HR, operations, or organizational development required.
• Experience in construction, engineering, industrial, manufacturing, or field-based environments required.
• Experience developing and facilitating training programs required.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with LMS platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and training documentation preferred.
• OSHA knowledge and construction industry workforce development experience strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both field and office employees.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate across departments.
• Ability to adapt training approaches for varying skill levels and learning styles.
• Strong initiative, problem-solving, and follow-through.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment with changing priorities.

Expected Hours of Work:

Standard hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There may be additional non-standard hours as needed for job duties.

This position operates in both office and construction field environments and may require occasional travel to jobsites and company locations.

AAP/EEO Statement

CMES INC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CMES INC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. CMES INC expresses prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CMES’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.