Student Program Manager Jobs in Tempe, AZ (NOW HIRING)

ABOUT US

Okland is a commercial general contractor and construction management
company with more than 1,300 team members, delivering complex projects across
healthcare, semiconductor, higher education, sports, hospitality, and other
specialized markets. Founded in 1918 in Salt Lake City, we have grown for more
than a century and operate throughout Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.

What Makes Okland Different?

We Create Remarkable Experiences

We believe how we build is just as important as what we build, and we
approach every relationship with care. From clients and trade partners to team
members and communities, we focus on creating experiences that earn trust.

We Share Success

Okland combines the stability of family ownership with employee
ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. This unique structure
provides the long-term perspective, and values-driven leadership that have
guided our company for generations, while giving team members the opportunity
to share the success they help create.

We Build Better Together

Our culture is rooted in accountability, humility, and excellence. We
challenge the status quo, empower problem-solving, and trust our teams to take
ownership and act. We learn from one another and work toward shared goals to
deliver meaningful work with lasting impact. We invest in the next generation
of construction talent through apprenticeships, internships, and scholarships
for our communities. By expanding access for women, underrepresented groups,
and families of our craft workforce who are first-generation college students,
we strengthen the future of construction.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

If you have exceptional attention to detail but also know when to step outside
the process and solve the problem, we want to talk to you. As our
Apprenticeship Program Administrator, you’ll own the operational and compliance
infrastructure behind Okland’s Arizona Registered Apprenticeship Program and
NCCER registration, helping support a growing craft workforce. You’ll work
closely with our NCCER Program Manager and partners across the business to
turn complex requirements into practical, scalable processes that work in the
field. You’ll thrive in this role if you bring urgency, curiosity, strong
ownership, and a mindset focused on continuously improving how we operate.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

Program Compliance & Administration

• Own day-to-day compliance for Okland’s Arizona Registered Apprenticeship Program and NCCER registration, ensuring requirements translate into clear, repeatable practices.

• Maintain accurate, audit-ready apprentice and training records, including registration, hours, progression, assessments, credentials, wage advancement, and completion documentation.

• Manage required reporting and documentation, proactively identifying missing information, inconsistencies, deadlines, and compliance risks.

• Coordinate program reviews and audits with internal stakeholders, state representatives, NCCER, and other external partners.

Build Systems That Scale

• Create, document, implement, and continuously improve workflows, controls, tools, and systems that support consistent program execution as Okland grows.

• Audit program data and processes to identify gaps, root causes, risks, and opportunities to simplify or strengthen how work gets done.

Partner With the Field

• Partner with the NCCER Program Manager, apprentices, instructors, field leadership, Talent Development, People Operations, Payroll, and other stakeholders to solve problems and keep programs moving.

• Spend time with field teams to understand how requirements work in practice and use that insight to improve communication, remove friction, and build solutions that can realistically be executed.

YOU’RE READY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE

• A bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, workforce development, education, construction management, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

• 3+ years of experience in program administration, compliance, workforce development, HR, training operations, or a similar role with significant process and documentation ownership.

• Experience building and implementing processes, controls, documentation, or program structures—not simply administering an established process.

• Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, record reconciliation, or other work requiring strong accuracy and follow-through.

• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to interpret requirements and develop practical solutions.

• Experience in construction, workforce development, HR, Talent Development, or another field-based environment is preferred.

• Experience with Registered Apprenticeship Programs, NCCER, Department of Labor or state apprenticeship requirements, or other regulated workforce programs is strongly preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER

Culture & Recognition

Consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work in Utah, Arizona, and
Idaho.

Pay, Ownership & Retirement

Weekly pay, competitive salary and bonus incentives, ESOP employee
ownership, and an industry-leading 401(k) with a 6% employer match.

Benefits & Wellbeing

Free healthcare plan option plus medical, dental, vision, life, and
disability coverage, paid parental leave, financial wellness tools, Employee
Assistance Program, and mental health support.

Perks & Projects

Rewards including pro sports tickets, fitness memberships, travel
vouchers, paid work anniversary sabbaticals, and award-winning projects
recognized by AIA, ENR, and AGC.