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Working at Knobelsdorff (KE)

Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.

Since our founding as a family-owned company in 1988, we've grown while staying true to our core values. Starting your career with KE means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work.

If you're ready to join a team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, KE is the place for you.

This role supports the Apprenticeship and Training team by coordinating apprenticeship and training programs that help employees build skills, confidence, and long-term careers at KE. You'll be responsible for program administration, scheduling, documentation, compliance tracking, and participant support that directly impacts training effectiveness, apprentice development, and program success. Success in this role means delivering organized, compliant, and high-quality training experiences that support employee growth and workforce development, all while upholding KE's commitment to Safety, People, Passion, and Performance. If you're someone who takes pride in doing things the right way and thrives in a fast-moving environment, this position is built for you.

What You'll Do

You'll be part of a team that gets things done, works with purpose, and takes pride in the results. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Coordinate apprentice enrollment, registration, and progression tracking.
• Maintain apprenticeship records, training documentation, wage scales, evaluations, and compliance-related files.
• Support apprenticeship audit readiness and training grant administration activities.
• Coordinate classroom setups, apprentice training schedules, training calendars, and instructor logistics.
• Track apprentice hours, status changes, and progression through apprenticeship programs.
• Distribute and analyze instructor evaluations and participant feedback to support continuous program improvement.
• Communicate with apprentices, instructors, and internal stakeholders regarding training activities and requirements.
• Provide administrative and operational support to ensure the success and compliance of apprenticeship and training programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support organizational training initiatives.

What You Bring

You're someone who shows up ready to work hard, learn fast, and contribute to a team that takes pride in doing things right. Successful candidates typically bring:

• Prior experience in construction training coordination, program administration, workforce development, or a similar support role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships with apprentices, instructors, and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organized, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong administrative, scheduling, and recordkeeping skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and training-related data tracking systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while adapting to changing priorities and training schedules.
• Ability to work in-office in Goodhue five days per week with limited travel between KE locations and training sites.
• Ability to travel occasionally, including overnight travel, to support training delivery.

Bonus Points For:

• Familiarity with apprenticeship programs, workforce development initiatives, or training coordination practices.
• Experience supporting compliance, audits, grants, or training documentation processes.
• Associate's degree in Human Resources, Education, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay Range

We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in.

Pay Range: $60,000 - $70,000 per year plus applicable incentive opportunities.

Total Rewards 

As a full-time employee at KE, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future. 

• 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees 
• HSA contributions to support your medical expenses 
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage 
• 401(k) with competitive company match
• Paid weekly with competitive wages 
• PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement 
• Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Typical requirements may include:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move between training, office, and meeting environments throughout the workday.
• Ability to frequently use a computer, keyboard, phone, and other office equipment.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry training materials and supplies up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to travel between KE offices and training locations as needed.
• Ability to occasionally work evenings or weekends to support training schedules and events.
• Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact KE Human Resources at [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

Knobelsdorff (KE) is an EEO to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• EEO is the Law (English/Spanish)

KE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters.

If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we'll work with you.