Learning & Development Manager | General Contractor

Horizon Construction Group•Madison, WI

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Horizon Construction Group (HCG) is seeking a Learning & Development Manager to build a learning strategy that connects employee development with construction operations. The role spans onboarding, field and project management readiness, leadership development, and long-term career growth. It focuses on identifying employee needs with operational leaders, field teams, and subject matter experts; translating technical knowledge into practical learning; and measuring learning effectiveness. The manager will develop HCG’s learning strategy and annual plan, align development priorities with business goals and workforce needs, establish learning standards, and manage the learning budget. The role will create onboarding and role-based learning paths, design practical learning experiences and resources, and partner with leaders and technical experts to address capability gaps and strengthen their training and mentoring skills. The manager will coordinate and facilitate learning programs, maintain learning records, evaluate outcomes and learning tools, and communicate findings and recommendations to leadership. The role will also foster coaching, mentoring, collaboration, and continuous improvement, reinforce safety and quality expectations, and lead HCG-related learning work in partnership with the HMS Onboarding and Training Lead. The position is based in the Madison office, is eligible under the company’s Remote Work Policy, and requires regular travel to HCG offices, jobsites, and training locations. The employee may need to adjust work hours to reach field teams or support scheduled learning events. Work takes place in office, training, and active construction-jobsite environments. Jobsite visits may involve uneven surfaces, stairs, required personal protective equipment, and conditions typical of active construction sites. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals.

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 work in office, training, and active construction-jobsite environments; jobsite visits may involve uneven surfaces, stairs, required personal protective equipment, and typical active construction-site conditions.
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, is strongly helpful.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead HCG’s learning strategy and annual learning plan.
Align learning and development 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, including workshops, job aids, field-based experiences, virtual sessions, instructor-led programs, and self-paced content.
Translate complex processes and technical knowledge into clear, 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; create train-the-trainer resources.
Coordinate learning calendars, participants, communications, locations, materials, vendors, and technology.
Facilitate learning for employees and leaders.
Maintain accurate learning records and report participation, completion, outcomes, and follow-up needs.
Evaluate learning platforms, external partners, and tools; define 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 ownership, coaching, mentoring, candid communication, collaboration, 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.
Travel regularly to HCG offices, jobsites, and training locations and adjust work hours when needed to reach field teams or support scheduled learning events.