Traveling Field Training Leader

Gilbane Building; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; 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, ensuring workforce readiness and safety compliance.

The role includes coordinating NCCER training, developing materials, and traveling to project locations to support apprenticeship programs and workforce development across U.S. locations. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in HSE or Construction, or equivalent field experience.
• 5+ years in construction or technical training in an industrial or project-based setting.
• 5+ years teaching, coaching, or facilitating adult learners.
• 5+ years supporting apprenticeship or workforce development.
• 3–5 years developing technical training materials or project-based training.
• Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver field training programs for field leadership and craft labor.
• Coordinate and facilitate NCCER training, testing, and performance verification.
• Bridge classroom learning with On-the-Job Learning and skill development.
• Support onboarding and orientation with foundational technical training activities.
• Develop and maintain training materials with instructional designers.
• Travel to project locations to support workforce development and training delivery.
• Maintain training records and compliance documentation.

Skills

Communication

Inclusive leadership

Problem solving

Adaptability

Results orientation

Innovation

Education

Associate degree in HSE or Construction

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Construction Engineering or HR Development or HSE

Experience in lieu of degree (journey-level craft or military)

Tools

LMS platforms

Training documentation

Job description

Overview

A Field Training Specialist for Next 150 Construction Co, delivers hands-on training programs for field staff in a self-perform labor environment. This role ensures workforce readiness, safety compliance, and skill development aligned with operational goals for Next 150 Construction Co , delivers hands-on training programs for field staff in a self-perform labor environment. This role ensures workforce readiness, safety compliance, and skill development aligned with operational goals .

Overview

A Field Training Specialist for Next 150 Construction Co, delivers hands-on training programs for field staff in a self-perform labor environment. This role ensures workforce readiness, safety compliance, and skill development aligned with operational goals for Next 150 Construction Co , delivers hands-on training programs for field staff in a self-perform labor environment. This role ensures workforce readiness, safety compliance, and skill development aligned with operational goals .

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Communicate Effectively- Listen to understand and clearly convey information in all forms based on the audience to ensure shared meaning of the message
• Act Inclusively- Ensure that actions and behaviors are respectful; show empathy and treat others with dignity. Leverage capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse perspectives, abilities and motivation.
• Solve Problems- Identify, prioritize and implement alternatives for a solution.
• Demonstrate Agility/ Adaptability- Maintain effectiveness and adjust to change by exploring the rationale, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. Create an atmosphere of open-mindedness to change.
• Drive for Results- Show passion and commitment while delivering on business outcomes. Create a sense of individual ownership and accountability.
• Champion Innovation- Identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value added, unique and differentiated solutions.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and growth of Next 150 Construction’s self-pe r form and craft training and development initiatives.
• Coordinates and f acilitates 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 f unction 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.
  
  

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 e xperience teaching, coaching, mentoring, or facilitating adult learners .
• 5+ years of e xperience supporting apprenticeship programs or workforce development initiatives.
• 3-5 years of e xperience 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 .
  
  

Preferred

PREFERRED EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATION S

• Bachelor’s degree in C onstruction M anagement , Construction Engineering, Human Resource Development, or HSE; Journey-level craft experience or military experience will be considered in lieu of degree .
• OSHA certification or equivalent safety training credentials.
• NCCER Instructor Certification preferred.
• NCCER Proctor, Evaluator, Performance Verifier, APE, or CPE credentials preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Familiarity with adult learning principles and instructional design
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Experience with LMS platforms and training documentation
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
  
  

This position can be performed remotely or from any U.S. location where Gilbane has an office. Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

The pay ranges from $85,000.00 -$125,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

Next 150 Construction Services has an unwavering focus on safety, the environment and caring about everyone involved in our work.

Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Next 150 Construction Services is not accepting unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters at this time.

Next 150 Construction Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.