Craft Trainer

Walsh Group•Atlanta, OK

About The Position

The Divisional Craft Trainer - Concrete supports the Director of Craft Training with internal craft training programs and external partnerships with Registered Apprentice Programs. The role helps apprentices, helpers, and craft professionals develop their careers through nationwide training and mentoring efforts, with regular travel to jobsites and regional offices as needed. The role delivers classroom and hands-on training in person, online, and through recorded sessions, and contributes to the development and coordination of training content and programs.

Requirements

Journey-level competency in one or more trades: Carpentry, Concrete, Civil, Pipe, Structural Steel, Survey, Equipment Operation, or Mechanical/Millwright.
Three years of mentoring early-career craft professionals (apprentices and/or helpers) as a Journeyman, Foreman, or Superintendent.
NCCER Craft Instructor certification, or ability to obtain it.
Regular travel of 50–75% to jobsites and regional offices; home most weekends.
Must commit to a two-year rotation to qualify internally.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact for the Training Director for Water Division craft training initiatives.
Serve as the primary contact for craft professionals attending internal training programs and apprentices enrolled in external Registered Apprentice Programs.
Assist the Director with developing classroom and hands-on craft training content.
Deliver classroom and hands-on craft training through live in-person, live online, and recorded sessions.
Assist with developing and implementing leadership training for foremen.
Assist with planning and coordinating entry-level training in construction basics, including hand and power tool use, print reading, construction math, basic rigging, and construction safety.
Assist with planning and coordinating advanced training for journey-level employees and above in the trainer’s specialty, including specialty tool use and installation techniques, working with jobsite teams, vendors, and guest instructors.
Mentor and coach craft professionals at entry, journey, and foreman levels.
Support divisional recruiting events when possible.
Report on career and training activities.
Assist the Director at divisional meetings and jobsites to market and advertise craft training initiatives.
Assist in developing new training initiatives and programs.
Coordinate with other regional managers on training and development initiatives.