Learning and Development Manager

ENTACT is a premier national provider of environmental, civil, and geotechnical construction services. We self-perform environmental remediation and geotechnical construction work, using in-house personnel and equipment resources. ENTACT’s roster is comprised of seasoned project managers, field engineers, technical and regulatory professionals, certified safety professionals, certified quality control managers, equipment operators, field mechanics, and technicians, with diverse capabilities and experience. Established in 1991, ENTACT has consistently been named to ENR’s “Top 200 Environmental Firms”, has been the recipient of numerous National Safety Council awards, and has successfully and safely completed over 3,000 projects. ENTACT has regional offices and jobsites located throughout the United States. We are well positioned to serve our clients nationwide.

ENTACT is actively seeking an experienced Learning and Development Manager. This position can be based out of any of our regional offices on an onsite, hybrid, or remote basis. Light travel to office and jobsite locations across the US is required.

Summary of Duties:

The Learning and Development Manager is a newly created role for the organization. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the Learning and Development Manager is responsible for building and leading the company’s Talent Development function. This includes designing, implementing, and overseeing programs and initiatives aimed at developing the organization's workforce and enhancing its overall effectiveness. This role involves identifying and nurturing talent, designing talent development initiatives, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. Additionally, the Learning and Development Manager will be tasked with developing career paths, implementing performance management processes, and facilitating leadership development initiatives.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and design a company-wide talent development function specific to the construction industry.
• Design and implement high impact talent programs, building capabilities of our future leaders and the skills needed to help our Associates thrive.
• Collaborate with management to assess, identify, design, and execute talent development strategies, processes, and initiatives that align to organizational goals and meet business needs proactively.
• Create and expand the talent development function to support organizational growth with the goals to attract, develop, and retain Associates.
• Oversees all Associate training and development initiatives to enhance employee skills, knowledge, and capabilities. This includes identifying needs, designing solutions, implementation, and evaluating effectiveness.
• Develop career paths for Associates, including opportunities for advancement and skill development. Associate career paths include craft/field (hourly), operations - engineering/project management, and back office.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to management and Associates to support their professional growth and performance improvement.
• Design and implement leadership development programs to cultivate future leaders within the organization.

Knowledge:

• Understanding of developing talent development principles and best practices in the context of the construction industry.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design methodologies tailored to craft labor, engineering, and project management roles.
• Familiarity with performance management processes preferably in the construction industry.

Experience:

• Direct experience with creating, implementing, and managing organizational talent development strategies from inception, implementation, and evaluation.
• Proven experience with talent development programs within the construction industry across craft and engineering workforce.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to influence all levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to effectively navigate organizational interdependencies and build relationships.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring craft labor and engineering employees to support their professional development.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously within construction environments.
• Strong knowledge and experience working with Learning Management Systems (LMS), Performance Management systems, and familiar with various external learning and skill building services.

Education:

Degree in human resources, organizational development, industrial/organizational psychology or a related field is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

Professional certifications in talent management, training and development, or related areas are preferred (CPLP, CPTD, SHRM-SCP).

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the Learning and Development Manager position within the construction industry. Successful candidates will possess a combination of expertise in learning and development, talent management, training, construction industry knowledge, and leadership development, along with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.