Learning & Development Specialist II (Facilitation/Instructional Design)

Summary

Our Learning & Development team has built a strong, integrated system of tools, programs, and learning experiences aligned with Mortenson’s culture and business strategy. This learning ecosystem is designed to accelerate growth and meet the evolving needs of our customers and internal teams.

We are now looking for a Learning & Development Specialist, to help bring this system to life. In this next phase of our journey, you will partner with the business to design impactful learning solutions and serve as a facilitator who brings those experiences to life. Through both instructional design and delivery, you will play a key role in evolving how we develop talent at Mortenson. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of learning and development and strengthen our enterprise-wide talent ecosystem.

Responsibilities

Instructional Design and Development

• Apply instructional design skills and design thinking principles to a variety of functional or technical learning projects.
• Develop engaging, learner-centered content and course materials (e.g., online courses, facilitator guides, participant materials, presentations, and tools).
• Source or create graphics and visuals that positively contribute to the learner’s overall experience.
• Maintain and continuously improve existing programs, courses, and materials.
  
  

Facilitation & Delivery

• Lead in-person and virtual onboarding and skill training sessions and workshops, delivering content with enthusiasm, credibility, and strong presence.
• Adapt facilitation techniques to resonate with individuals at various stages, from those just joining the company to seasoned professionals in leadership roles.
  
  

Consultation & Collaboration

• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, business leaders, participants and their supervisors, and other internal stakeholders regarding programming.
• Support organization-wide initiatives such as skills, orientation, onboarding, specifically through team member training.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to drive adoption and maximize the impact of skills and development programs.
  
  

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Leverage data and participant insights to support enhancements and iterate on offerings, ensuring relevance and impact.
• Stay informed of best practices in project management, construction leadership, onboarding, learning, and professional development to introduce innovative ideas and approaches to the team.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Instructional Design or equivalent experience or equivalent experience.
• 4 years of experience in instructional design, development, and facilitation.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing multiple instructional design projects at a time.
• Articulate Rise and graphic design experience preferred.
• Proven communication and facilitation skills with experience engaging audiences at multiple leadership levels.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with various personalities and work styles.
• Strong consulting skills and the ability to build trust and influence across a complex organization.
• Shown ability to work independently and value a collaborative and team-oriented culture.
• Coordinate with external training vendors and internal business leader facilitators, coaches, and SMEs.
• Shown ability to consistently meet deadlines and produce high quality work.
• Stay current on L&D trends and best practices, and regulatory requirements.
  
  

A Few Benefits Offered Include

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25 hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program
  
  

The base pay range for this role is $76,200 - $114,300. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.

About Mortenson

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items To Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.