Learning & Development Manager | General Contractor
About The Position
Horizon Construction Group is seeking a Learning & Development Manager to build a learning strategy that connects employee development with construction operations. The role covers onboarding, readiness for field and project management work, leadership development, and long-term career growth. The manager will collaborate with operational leaders, field teams, and subject matter experts to identify capability needs, create practical learning, and evaluate its impact on the job. The position is based in the Madison office and is eligible under the company’s Remote Work Policy. It requires regular travel to HCG offices, jobsites, and training locations, and work hours may need to be adjusted to reach field teams or support scheduled learning events. Work takes place in office, training, and active construction-jobsite environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in learning and development, organizational development, education, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
- Progressive experience designing, facilitating, and managing learning programs in a business environment.
- Experience working with operational leaders and subject matter experts to create practical, job-relevant training.
- Experience developing onboarding, role-based learning, career development, leadership development, or train-the-trainer programs.
- Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation.
- Ability to adjust work hours when needed to reach field teams or support scheduled learning events.
Nice To Haves
- Construction industry experience, particularly supporting field or project-based environments.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead HCG’s learning strategy and annual learning plan, aligning priorities with business goals, workforce needs, competency gaps, and available resources.
- Establish standards for learning design, delivery, documentation, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
- Manage the learning budget and recommend investments based on business needs and expected impact.
- Build structured onboarding and role-based learning paths for construction positions and career transitions.
- Design practical learning experiences using workshops, job aids, field-based experiences, virtual sessions, instructor-led programs, and self-paced content.
- Translate complex processes and technical knowledge into useful resources employees can apply on the job.
- Collaborate with field and office leaders, employees, Human Resources, safety, quality, and operational subject matter experts to identify capability gaps and develop learning solutions.
- Coach leaders and technical experts to become effective trainers, mentors, and facilitators, and create train-the-trainer resources.
- Coordinate learning calendars, participants, communications, locations, materials, vendors, and technology.
- Facilitate learning for employees and leaders; maintain learning records and report participation, completion, outcomes, and follow-up needs.
- Evaluate learning platforms, external partners, and tools; establish intended outcomes, assess on-the-job application, and improve programs based on evidence.
- Communicate progress, risks, findings, and recommendations to leadership.
- Build relationships across field and office teams and promote coaching, mentoring, collaboration, candid communication, ownership, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure applicable learning programs reinforce safety and quality expectations.
- Lead HCG-related learning work in partnership with the HMS Onboarding and Training Lead, including content development, shared learning practices, implementation, and reinforcement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
