Training & Development Manager

Hays Electrical Services•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Training & Development Manager is responsible for the design, implementation, and oversight of training programs that ensure a safe, skilled, and compliant workforce, as well as direct management of the Training Team. This role focuses on workforce readiness, skill development, supervisor capability, regulatory training, and career development. The Training & Development Manager partners closely with Operations, Safety, and HR to ensure training directly supports productivity, safety outcomes, and talent pipeline sustainability. This is a hands-on execution focused role with measurable impact on employee performance and compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Training & Development, Construction Management or related field, or equivalent experience.
5 years of experience in training or workforce development with 3 years of direct people management experience.
Deep understanding of the principles of adult learning.
Prior experience working in the construction industry.
Strong project management and facilitation skills.
LMS administration experience.
Advanced skills Microsoft Office skills.
Tech savvy.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience developing and delivering training in a multi-site environment.
Prior knowledge of apprenticeship programs.
Prior experience using Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, or other similar platform for creating learning content.

Responsibilities

Training Team Leadership
Directly manage and develop the Training Specialist and Training Coordinator roles.
Set clear performance expectations, priorities, and accountability for training delivery, logistics, and documentation.
Conduct regular 1:1s, development planning, and performance reviews for team members.
Coach the Training Specialist on curriculum design, facilitation quality, and continuous improvement.
Guide the Training Coordinator on scheduling, tracking, LMS administration, and compliance documentation.
Standardize training processes, templates, and quality standards across all programs.
Lead the development of an annual and quarterly training plan, translating it into executable work for the Training Specialist and Training Coordinator.
Assign projects, deliverables, and tasks to ensure clear accountability and execution timelines.
Ensure handoff between design/development/execution (Specialist) and logistics (Coordinator) are clean and timely.
Manage team workload effectively to ensure operational and compliance deadlines are met.
Training Strategy & Program Management
Develop and maintain a comprehensive training strategy aligned to operational needs, safety requirements, and workforce planning.
Oversee a variety of training programs for field and office employees.
Build structured learning pathways that align with established career paths.
Oversee day-to-day execution of training programs through the Training Specialist and Training Coordinator.
Review and approve training schedules, materials, and delivery methods.
Ensure training records, certifications, and compliance documentation are accurate, current, and audit ready.
Act as escalation point for training gaps, scheduling conflicts, and compliance risk.
Partner with Safety leadership to reinforce a strong safety culture through training.
Design and deliver leadership training for foreman and supervisors such as communication, accountability, and leadership.
Support onboarding and readiness training for new supervisors and project leaders. Reinforce company standards, policies, and expectations through training.
Measurement & Continuous Improvement
Develop training evaluation surveys to monitor and assess training effectiveness and engagement.
Track training completion, effectiveness, and ROI.
Use data to improve curriculum, improve delivery, and create business cases for new training programs.
Oversee the LMS to ensure the content library is accurate and accessible to learners.
Prepare training dashboards and reports for leadership and managers.