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For more than six decades, O’Brien Construction Company has played a meaningful role in shaping communities through thoughtful planning, disciplined execution, and strong partnerships. As a well-established construction management and general contracting firm, they are known for delivering complex projects with integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

The organization is driven by long-term relationships built on trust and mutual respect — with clients, partners, and team members alike. Their work spans diverse project types and requires a high level of coordination, accountability, and attention to detail.

Joining this team means being part of a company that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and professional growth. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects, work alongside experienced professionals, and build a career in an environment that prioritizes both performance and people.

Director of Training & Development

The Director of Training & Development leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization’s workforce development and training initiatives across field and operational teams. This individual plays a critical role in building scalable training infrastructure that supports operational consistency, employee development, leadership growth, safety, quality, and long-term workforce retention.

This role partners closely with leadership, operations leaders, field personnel, and subject matter experts to identify skill gaps, standardize best practices, and develop structured learning programs that strengthen both technical and leadership capabilities across the organization.

The ideal candidate understands how to translate operational realities into practical, measurable training systems that improve performance in the field and support the company’s continued growth.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in training, workforce development, operations leadership, organizational development, or related leadership roles.
• Experience working within construction, skilled trades, or operationally driven environments strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to develop and implement scalable training programs, leadership development initiatives, and workforce development strategies.
• Strong operational credibility with the ability to collaborate effectively with field personnel, operational leaders, and executive leadership teams.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, organizational, and project management skills.

Additional Preferred Experience

• Experience developing technical training, apprenticeship, or craft development programs.
• Background in operational leadership, field management, or technical workforce environments.
• Experience implementing LMS platforms, training systems, or competency tracking programs.
• Familiarity with safety, quality, and compliance-driven training initiatives.
• Experience supporting organizational growth, operational standardization, or multi-location workforce development efforts.

Compensation, Benefits and Structure

Our client provides a competitive compensation package that includes a competitive base salary based on experience, skills and abilities, annual bonus, paid time off, employer-sponsored 401k program, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, company-paid electronic devices, and opportunities for professional development.

The Director of Training and Development reports directly to the President and serves as a core member of the Leadership Team. Ability and willingness to ocassionally travel to remote job sites is required for this position.

The Recruiting and Selection Process

The recruiting process includes a combination of preliminary phone screens and interviews, candidate assessments, reference checks, and a pre-employment background check and drug test. The process, which is being facilitated through EctoHR, Inc. is designed to ensure that candidates are aligned with our client’s mission and vision.

Interested candidates are encouraged to send their information to EctoHR’s Talent Acquisition Director, Randy Davison, at randy@ectohr.com

O’Brien Construction Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer!