Sr. Learning & Development Specialist

Requisition Title

Sr. Learning & Development Specialist
Requisition ID

2025-11021
Job Locations

US-RI-Providence US-VA-Richmond
Category

Human Resources
Company : Name

Gilbane Building Company
Location : Location

US-RI-Providence
Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name

Gilbane Development Company
Requisition Post Information* : External Company URL

http://www.gilbaneco.com/
Location : Postal Code

02903
Location : Address

7 Jackson Walkway
Additional Locations

US-VA-Richmond
Position Type (Portal Searching)

Full-Time

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in an Instructional Design, Education, Business, Administration, or Management related fields
• 5 years of experience conducting analysis, identifying, articulating, and validating the new assessment requirements, creating new learning objectives, and designing complex learning assets
• 5 years of experience reviewing and analyzing multiple curricula and program assessment requirements
• Aptitude to lead a distributed, cross-functional team
• 5 years of project management/operations experience
• Experience with Vendor Management
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Confident and skilled facilitator with a background in leading programs with specific focus on operations team development including technical skills and leadership development
• Strong scripting and graphic design skills
• Strong strategic-thinking skills with an ability to collaborate with team members on best practices
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively in a fast-paced, complex environment
• Ability and experience using common and leading-edge Instructional Design software and authoring tools
• Proficiency in using learning management systems, content development tools (such as Articulate 360 and Vyond), and other relevant software.
• Prior experience in the A/E/C industry is preferable.
• Facilitator certification (such as Development Dimensions International) is preferable.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills with ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
• Strong analytical skills and ability to analyze a business problem, assess and identify development needs, and translate into leadership development strategy and tactics.
• Strong project management skills including ability to set targets, track to milestones, and complete projects. 

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.    
For Richmond, VA this ranges from $94,000.00 -$129,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.
For Providence, RI this ranges from $97,000.00 -$135,000.00  plus benefits and retirement program.

 

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, evaluation, pilot and delivery of new learning and development programs through collaboration with shared services
• Manage resources and budgets to ensure the effective delivery of curriculum, programs, and processes
• Responsible for managing multiple complex projects at once with proven project management skills
• Manage, coach, and support the success of junior team members within and across teams via informal reporting relationships
• Perform due diligence on vendor documentation to identify risks, gaps, or issues and communicate to management and effected business areas
• Perform in-depth scoping and needs analysis for moderate to complex instructional design projects
• Champion for training innovation by researching, consulting on and leveraging new training techniques and opportunities for integrating technology components
• Regularly participating in meetings and maintaining effective relationships with project stakeholders and SME’s, and managing needs and/or gap analysis to determine training requirements
• Develop instructor-led and self-paced leaning material that establishes and delivers on clear objectives, engages leaners, conveys real-world understanding, and positively impacts learns
• Establish and maintain processes for managing scope during the project lifecycle, setting quality and performance standards and assessing risks
• Ensures the development, integration, and adoption of inclusive approaches to learning and development
• May manage the workflow of course development, assign and mentor instructional design staff on projects