Director Leadership Development Jobs in California

Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation’s largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized by our exceptional team of dedicated and highly skilled experts working together and never settling for good enough. We are proud of the team-oriented and employee-empowered business approach that defines our unique character. 

SUMMARY:

The Director, Leadership Development is responsible for supporting and executing Helix’s leadership development agenda across the business, with a strong emphasis on diagnosing capability needs, building scalable solutions from the ground up, and strengthening leadership capability, alignment, and performance across a complex construction environment. This role reports to the Head of Learning & Organizational Development and works closely with business leaders, HR, and subject matter experts to translate business priorities into practical leadership development strategies that support organizational growth, leadership effectiveness, and readiness at all levels.

The ideal candidate is both a strategist and a builder: someone who can conduct rigorous needs analyses, define leadership frameworks, create original content using sound instructional design principles, and confidently facilitate high-impact learning experiences for frontline leaders, project and operations leaders, and senior/executive leaders. This person will serve as a trusted advisor on leadership development and organizational capability, bringing deep familiarity with multiple leadership models, assessments, and certifications, as well as the ability to help leaders navigate growth, change, and transformation effectively.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Partner with the Head of L&OD to design and execute an enterprise leadership development strategy aligned to Helix’s business goals, culture, and long-term talent priorities.
• Translate business needs into clear learning objectives, leadership competencies, curriculum pathways, and measurable development outcomes.
• Design and build leadership development programs for multiple leader populations, including emerging leaders, people managers, project leaders, and senior/executive leaders.
• Develop original learning content and supporting materials ( examples: facilitator guides, participant workbooks, toolkits, reinforcement resources, and/or manager follow-through tools).
• Facilitate leadership training, workshops, offsites, and development sessions with strong executive presence, credibility, and learner engagement.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure leadership content reflects Helix’s operating environment and performance expectations.
• Build leadership development pathways that support readiness, internal mobility, succession planning, and long-term bench strength.
• Manage external partners, facilitators, coaches, and content providers as needed to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with Helix’s standards.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on leadership capability building, learning strategy, and effective development approaches.
• Maintain awareness of emerging leadership development practices, assessment tools, and learning technologies, and apply them where they add clear value.
• Travel as needed to regional offices, jobsites, meetings, and training events.

Performs other work as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

• Expertise in leadership needs analysis, development methodologies, learning design, practice-based learning, and reinforcement strategies
• Experience designing and leading rotational and high potential leadership programs and working with leaders across levels to determine program effectiveness and sustainability
• Strong instructional design capability, with demonstrated experience building curriculum and learning assets
• Experience applying and facilitating multiple leadership models, assessments, and frameworks in a credible and practical way, with ability to engage frontline through executive audiences
• Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority
• Strong written communication skills, including development of polished leader-facing and learner-facing materials
• High level of organization, project management, and execution discipline across multiple initiatives
• Sound judgment, adaptability, and comfort working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on development and facilitation work

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Learning and Development, Instructional Design, Education, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Business, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in leadership development, learning and development, organizational development, talent development, or a closely related discipline
• Demonstrated experience designing and building leadership development content and ability to assess and source third-party content/programs where appropriate
• Extensive experience facilitating leadership development programs for diverse leader populations, including managers, project or operational leaders, and senior/executive leaders
• Strong experience with leadership assessments, leadership models, and leadership development frameworks
• Demonstrated experience using instructional design models and frameworks to create effective learning experiences across multiple modalities preferred
• Certifications or formal credentials in facilitating one or more recognized leadership models or assessment tools preferred
• Examples may include certifications or qualifications related to Discovery Insights, DiSC, Hogan, Korn Ferry, CCL tools, or comparable leadership frameworks
• Experience in construction, field operations, skilled trades, industrial, manufacturing, engineering, or other project-based environments strongly preferred
• Coaching certification or related credential preferred
• This role works out of our San Diego, California office 5 days a week.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

N (Not Applicable) - Activity is not applicable to this occupation

O (Occasionally) - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) - Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) - Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

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COMPENSATION

The starting annual base pay for this role is between USD $175,00.00 to $200,000.00. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as location, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for bonus and benefits.

Helix Electric is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity in our workforce. It is our policy to attract and retain the best-qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or status as a Special Disabled Veteran, Vietnam Era Veteran or other qualifying veteran. Diverse employees/candidates are encouraged to respond. Helix Electric is committed to developing and maintaining a workplace which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/VEVRAA Federal Contractor.