Traveling Construction Field Trainer

Gilbane Building; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Next 150 Construction Services seeks a Field Training Specialist to deliver hands-on training for field staff in a self-perform labor environment. You’ll guide workforce readiness, safety compliance, and skill development aligned with project goals.

This role requires 5+ years in construction or technical training, travel 50%+, and experience connecting classroom learning with On‑the‑Job Learning. NCCER credentials and safety training are preferred; remote work within the U.S. is possible.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in HSE or Construction; journey-level craft experience or military experience in lieu of associate’s degree.
• 5+ years of experience in construction or technical training in an industrial, military, or project-based environment.
• 5+ years of experience teaching, coaching, mentoring, or facilitating adult learners.
• 5+ years of experience supporting apprenticeship programs or workforce development initiatives.
• 3-5 years of experience developing technical training materials or project-based training experiences.
• Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel 50%+ to support project and workforce development needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and growth of Next 150 Construction’s self-perform and craft training and development initiatives.
• Coordinates and facilitates technical training programs tailored to field leadership teams and craft labor workforce (union and non-union) teams to increase workforce competency and readiness.
• Facilitate NCCER training, testing, and performance verification activities within assigned credentials and authorizations.
• Help participants connect classroom learning, On-the-Job Learning (OJL), skill development, and workforce qualification requirements.
• Assist with onboarding and orientation of new employees with hires with foundational technical training, testing readiness, and program completion activities.
• Support development and maintenance of training materials by function as a subject-matter-expert to the GBC instructional designers.
• Partner with craft professionals, safety team, mentors, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure training content remains accurate, practical, and relevant to field operations.
• Provide classroom and field-based instruction for project, field, and craft employees.
• Support qualification programs, equipment qualification initiatives, and workforce readiness activities.
• Support the expansion of training and workforce development into additional crafts and project locations.
• Maintain training records, documentation, qualification records, testing records, and other required training documentation in compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Travel to project locations as needed to support, workforce development, and training program delivery.

Skills

Communicate Effectively

Act Inclusively

Solve Problems

Demonstrate Agility/ Adaptability

Drive for Results

Champion Innovation

Education

Associates degree in HSE or Construction

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

OSHA certification

NCCER Instructor Certification

Tools

LMS platforms

Job description

Next 150 Construction Services seeks a Field Training Specialist to deliver hands-on training for field staff in a self-perform labor environment. You’ll guide workforce readiness, safety compliance, and skill development aligned with project goals.

This role requires 5+ years in construction or technical training, travel 50%+, and experience connecting classroom learning with On‑the‑Job Learning. NCCER credentials and safety training are preferred; remote work within the U.S. is possible.