Sr. Training Manager

Next 150 Construction, LLC•Houston, TX

6h•$130,000 - $190,000

About The Position

The Sr. Training Manager is responsible for defining and driving the training strategy for the company’s self-perform craft and professional workforce. This role focuses on building scalable, field-ready programs that improve safety, productivity, quality, and retention. This leader partners closely with the field operations team to align training with jobsite needs and workforce planning, while overseeing execution through the Sr. Field Training Specialist, who delivers training in the field.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in training and workforce development, within construction or a self-perform environment, highly preferred
Strong understanding of craft workforce dynamics, jobsite operations, and safety requirements
Experience designing scalable programs for field-based employees
Demonstrated ability to partner with operational leaders and influence at multiple levels
Experience leading or supporting field-based training resources
Familiarity with union environments and multi-state operations preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and lead the Next 150 training and workforce development strategy for craft employees (union and non-union where applicable)
Align training initiatives with business priorities, including safety performance, productivity, and project execution
Build structured workforce development models to support skill progression from entry-level to foreperson/superintendent roles
Design scalable, easy-to-administer training programs (onboarding, skills development, leadership for craft)
Standardize training expectations and delivery across projects, regions, and business units
Integrate training into the full workforce lifecycle (hire → onboard → deploy → develop)
Ensure alignment with safety, compliance, and any applicable union or regulatory requirements
Lead and provide direction to the Sr. Field Training Specialist responsible for jobsite execution
Translate strategy into clear, actionable plans for field delivery
Ensure consistent and practical application of training in real jobsite conditions
Serve as escalation point for training gaps, field challenges, and adoption issues
Partner with Operations leaders (PXs, Superintendents, Forepersons) to align training with project needs
Collaborate with HR team on workforce planning, onboarding, and employee relations considerations
Support integration of training into onboarding and redeployment processes across projects
Define and track key metrics (e.g., safety outcomes, productivity, turnover, rookie retention, training completion)
Use field feedback and data to continuously adjust programs
Provide regular, concise updates to leadership on program effectiveness and workforce capability