What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning and Development Training Specialist position at Wohlsen Construction Company?
About Your Opportunity:
We are seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Trainer to join our Learning & Development team at a leading commercial construction management firm. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping the growth and success of our people by designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs that build both soft skills and construction-related competencies across departments and experience levels.
You will also oversee our LinkedIn Learning platform, driving engagement and ensuring content is strategically aligned with business needs. You will also manage the intern program from recruitment to program graduation. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and facilitator—comfortable leading both in-person and virtual sessions—who thrives in a fast-paced environment. A passion for learning, employee development, and organizational growth is essential, as well as excellent project management and collaboration skills.
How You’ll Contribute:
Training Design & Delivery
In a normal day, this position requires little to no standing or walking. In a normal day, the employee must be able to sit for 7 hours. In a normal day, the employee must be able to drive 1-4 hours. Employee must be able to lift/carry up to 10 lbs. maximum; occasionally carry small objects. In this position, employee occasionally (0-33%) must be able to bend at waist, squat the knees, climb (including ladders), reach above shoulders, kneel, crawl, use feet (foot controls), and/or work at heights above 6 feet.
If you are a skilled carpenter with a passion for quality construction and meet the qualifications mentioned above, we invite you to join our dynamic team. Wohlsen Construction Company offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career growth. Apply now to be a part of a company that values craftsmanship, safety, and teamwork.
It is the policy of Wohlsen Construction to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.
We are seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Trainer to join our Learning & Development team at a leading commercial construction management firm. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping the growth and success of our people by designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs that build both soft skills and construction-related competencies across departments and experience levels.
You will also oversee our LinkedIn Learning platform, driving engagement and ensuring content is strategically aligned with business needs. You will also manage the intern program from recruitment to program graduation. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and facilitator—comfortable leading both in-person and virtual sessions—who thrives in a fast-paced environment. A passion for learning, employee development, and organizational growth is essential, as well as excellent project management and collaboration skills.
How You’ll Contribute:
Training Design & Delivery
- Design and deliver engaging training in person and virtually.
- Facilitate core, Wohlsen required training sessions in all regions.,
- Facilitate other live training, based on needs.
- Customize content to meet the needs of the team members in various roles.
- Participate in the design of Wohlsen’s 1- Day Continuous Improvement events and provide training at these events.
- Lead the training of Wohlsen’s interns each summer
- Partner with SMEs, project managers, and superintendents to identify training needs.
- Oversee the intern program in it’s entirety from recruitment to program graduation.
- Measure learning outcomes through feedback, testing, and performance metrics.
- Enhance programs based on learner input and business goals.
- Administer and promote LinkedIn Learning across the organization.
- Create learning paths aligned with organizational competencies and development plans.
- Track usage, analyze reports, and recommend strategies to boost adoption and engagement.
- Collaborate with HR, Operations, and Field Leadership to align training with business priorities.
- Support onboarding through orientation sessions and early-career development initiatives.
- Reports to Director of Learning & Development
- Collaborates with Corporate Services, Operations, and Self-Perform Teams
- Collaborates with L & D Coordinator
- Recommend training content topics
- Provide feedback on programs and platforms
- Execute the training calendar
- Track and share content metrics
- Manage assigned training programs and platforms
- Meet delivery deadlines
- Maintain status of active initiatives
- Ensure alignment with business goals
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Organizational Development, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum 3 years of experience in corporate training, ideally within construction, engineering, or related industries.
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
- Experience managing e-learning platforms, preferably LinkedIn Learning.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with LMS platforms is a plus.
- Familiarity with construction management processes, terminology, and jobsite dynamics is strongly preferred.
In a normal day, this position requires little to no standing or walking. In a normal day, the employee must be able to sit for 7 hours. In a normal day, the employee must be able to drive 1-4 hours. Employee must be able to lift/carry up to 10 lbs. maximum; occasionally carry small objects. In this position, employee occasionally (0-33%) must be able to bend at waist, squat the knees, climb (including ladders), reach above shoulders, kneel, crawl, use feet (foot controls), and/or work at heights above 6 feet.
If you are a skilled carpenter with a passion for quality construction and meet the qualifications mentioned above, we invite you to join our dynamic team. Wohlsen Construction Company offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career growth. Apply now to be a part of a company that values craftsmanship, safety, and teamwork.
It is the policy of Wohlsen Construction to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.
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