Instructional Designer

Balfour Beatty•Dallas, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Balfour Beatty is seeking an Instructional Designer to join our Leadership Development team. This individual will work a hybrid schedule and preferably report to our Dallas, TX, office. However, individuals who would like to work out of a different U.S.-based Balfour Beatty office will be taken under consideration as well. The Instructional Designer plays a crucial role in supporting the company's commitment to employee development, compliance training, and professional growth within the construction industry. He or she assesses knowledge gaps, develops and designs content, and evaluates the effectiveness of training. The Instructional Designer will support the smooth execution of learning and development programs while collaborating with training staff, subject matter experts (SMEs) and business units.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred or 4 years of relevant experience in related field; Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or Education
Certificate in Instructional Design/Certified Training Professional preferred
Work experience in training and curriculum/course design across diverse settings required
Experience working with PowerPoint, Articulate 360, and Canva required
Knowledge of adult learning theories and engaging learning methods required
Experience implementing ADDIE model or other ISD models required

Nice To Haves

Experience working with learning technologies or learning management systems (Dayforce, Workday, etc.) preferred
Strong writing ability, communication skills, and interpersonal skills
Maintains understanding of education and training methods, practices, and technologies
Is organized and pays meticulous attention to detail in the creation and iteration of work
Demonstrates flexibility, and the ability to be resourceful and manage changing priorities
Demonstrates high willingness to collaborate and partner with others

Responsibilities

Partner with training staff and organizational leaders to assess training needs and clarify content requirements.
Conduct needs analysis to identify skill, knowledge and performance gaps that inform targeted learning solutions.
Design and develop instructor-led and self-paced content that align with business goals.
Collaborate with SMEs, training staff, and leaders to develop effective and engaging learning experiences.
Implement branding guidelines, design standards and approved templates to ensure consistency and quality.
Create high-quality deliverables such as slide decks, participant handouts, and e-learning modules that are visually appealing and instructionally sound.
Evaluate training effectiveness using feedback, performance data, and assessment results to drive continuous improvement.
Gather and analyze participation, engagement, and completion to inform content enhancements.
Identify outdated or low-impact content and revise materials to maintain relevant course offerings.
Embrace key Balfour Beatty initiatives, like Zero Harm, Sustainability, and our People-First Culture, and do your part to demonstrate relentless behaviors and embed them into our culture.