Training and Development Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Safety, Compliance, and Operational Training Leadership (25% of time)

• Lead and support DCBU safety and compliance training to meet federal, state, local, regulatory, customer, and Moran requirements.
• Co develop, deliver, and oversee safety and operational training programs in partnership with enterprise learning leadership, safety teams, and DCBU stakeholders.
• Personally facilitate select safety, operational, and technical training in field and classroom settings.
• Identify training gaps based on incident trends, near misses, audits, customer requirements, and field feedback.

Training Strategy and Business Unit Learning Leadership (20% of time)

• Serve as the learning and employee development leader for DCBU, ensuring alignment with enterprise learning strategy and operational demands.
• Design scalable, blended learning solutions that integrate field training, classroom instruction, coaching, and eLearning.
• Develop and manage the annual DCBU training plan, including schedules, qualification priorities, delivery methods, and field support.
• Establish training governance, improve tracking and documentation, and ensure visibility into qualifications, compliance, and workforce readiness.
• Provide workforce development recommendations informed by training outcomes, safety performance, and operational feedback.

Diving Qualification and Workforce Competency Support (20% of time)

• Support the development and execution of diver and DCBU role qualification pathways.
• Partner with leadership and safety stakeholders to define and reinforce standards for readiness, competency progression, and qualification.
• Continuously improve qualification tools, checklists, documentation, and readiness standards.

Onboarding and Workforce Development (15% of time)

• Oversee and support delivery of DCBU onboarding programs, ensuring consistency and alignment with field realities.
• Partner with operational leadership to strengthen and continuously improve the SSE program as a workforce development pathway.
• Participate directly in onboarding and field training, supporting role readiness tools such as onboarding checklists, field learning plans, and supervisor coaching practices.
• Collaborate with enterprise learning, operations, and HR to support early performance, retention, and employee engagement.

Leadership and Management Development Support (10% of time)

• Support delivery and co-facilitation of Moran’s leadership development programs for frontline supervisors, foremen, project leaders, and managers.
• Partner with DCBU leaders to ensure leadership development is practical and tied to daily expectations including accountability, communication, coaching, and safety leadership.
• Coordinate and support management training on core business and project management topics (e.g., estimation, job costing, budgeting, finance), leveraging subject matter experts as needed.
• Coach leaders on field training habits and reinforcement strategies that make learning stick.

Training Execution, Tools, and Learning Systems (10% of time)

• Manage and forecast the DCBU training budget in alignment with enterprise priorities.
• Oversee training execution logistics including scheduling, participation tracking, delivery resources, and instructor utilization.
• Ensure learning materials, job aids, and learning tools are current, practical, and aligned with Moran learning standards and branding.
• Manage LMS utilization, training records, certifications, and qualification documentation, and evaluate effectiveness using learner feedback and field performance outcomes.

Leadership / Management Expectations

• Build strong relationships with DCBU leaders and frontline teams through regular field presence, earning credibility through operational understanding and hands-on support.
• Maintain a balanced leadership approach that reinforces standards while supporting employee growth and development; lead and develop training staff if/when direct reports are added.

Required Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in training, safety training, workforce development, or operational learning leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and execute training programs across multiple locations or job sites.
• Strong facilitation skills including classroom instruction and field-based learning delivery.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with operations, safety, HR, and enterprise training leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and support all levels of employees.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting operational demands.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in heavy civil, marine, or large-scale construction environments, particularly on complex projects involving multiple subcontractors; exposure to commercial diving operations is a plus.
• Strong understanding of field-based safety training as well as federal, state, local, and industry safety and compliance regulations and guidelines (OSHA, ADCI, EM-385).
• Experience leading or influencing training initiatives within operational, industrial, or project-based environments, including support of competency-based qualification and structured readiness programs (such as diver qualification pathways).
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital learning tools.
• Train-the-Trainer/Assessor certification or equivalent facilitation credentialing.
• Background in instructional design, adult learning, or performance improvement.

Physical / Field Work Requirements

This role requires frequent field presence and the ability to safely access operational environments. Candidates must be able to:

• Travel regularly and work on-site in industrial and marine construction environments.
• Stand/walk for extended periods during site visits and training delivery.
• Wear PPE including hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirator (as required), and safety footwear.
• Access vessels, barges, docks, construction sites, and job sites as required, including climbing ladders/stairs.
• Lift/carry training materials and equipment (standard expectation up to 50 lbs).

Working Conditions

• Position supports DCBU operations across multiple locations and job sites.
• Travel required 25%–40% with overnight travel as needed.

This job description does not cover or contain a complete list of responsibilities or activities. Responsibilities and activities may change, or other responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Compensation and Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $125,112 to $137,764
• Actual base compensation offered will be determined based on multiple factors, including relevant skills and experience.
• Full-time employees will be offered benefits including: 
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401K
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Short-Term Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.  The company will not provide a work visa, sponsorship, or relocation for this position

Equal Employment Opportunity

Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the objective of Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. to obtain qualified employees consistent with position requirements: to seek, employ, promote, and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion/creed, handicap/disability, marital status, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by law.

Salary : $125,112 - $137,764