Head Of Learning And Development Jobs in Tennessee

This role supports the development of skilled craft talent by providing hands-on instruction, classroom training, mentorship and skills assessments across multiple construction trades and workforce development programs. Partners closely with operations, apprenticeship & journeyman programs, workforce development teams, safety and field leadership to ensure training aligns with company standards, industry best practices and project workforce needs. The ideal candidate is an experienced craft professional with strong technical expertise, leadership skills, communication abilities, and a passion for developing the next generation of skilled trades professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver classroom, hands-on, and field-based instruction for construction craft and skilled trades training programs

Train apprentices, pre-apprentices, journeymen and other craft employees on technical skills, safety standards, tools, equipment, and construction processes

Conduct craft skills assessments, evaluations, and practical demonstrations

Support apprenticeship, journeyman and workforce development programs through structured training

Build strong relationships with craft professionals and field leaders to promote a culture of continuous learning and development

Evaluate craft skill progression and provide feedback to employees and field leadership, maintain training records, attendance documentation, certifications and assessment results

Assist with development of trade-specific career pathways and upskilling programs

Participate in curriculum improvements and initiatives

Stay current on industry trends, codes, technologies, safety standards, and best practices within assigned trades

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Experience

Journeyman-level experience or equivalent field experience in a skilled construction trade required

5+ years of construction craft or skilled trades experience preferred

Prior teaching, mentoring, foreman, superintendent, apprenticeship instruction or workforce development experience preferred

Experience with apprenticeship & journeyman programs, NCCER and workforce development training preferred

Certifications:

NCCER Instructor Certification or equivalent instructional certification highly preferred

OSHA 30 Certification Preferred

Experience supporting union and non-union workforce environments

CPR/First Aid Certification Preferred

Bilingual English/Spanish

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Salary is just one component of DPR's total compensation package.

Arizona, North Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, Richmond range: $78,000 to $97,000. Sacramento, San Diego, TX, Colorado, New Jersey, Philadelphia range: $85,800 to $106,700. Seattle, Boston, DC, Pasadena range: $93,600 to $116,400. Bay Area range: $101,400 to $126,100

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together-by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities atwww.dpr.com/careers.