Learning and Development Specialist II-Project Site

Learning & Development Specialist II – Project Site

SUMMARY:

The Learning & Development Specialist II-Project Site brings Mortenson’s integrated learning system to life where our work happens: on our project sites. In partnership with project leadership, HR Business Partners, and the Talent Development team, the Specialist delivers impactful learning programs to project teams, consults with project leaders and business partners on learning needs, and uses data and feedback to continuously improve offerings. As a primary learning contact for project teams, the specialist strengthens Mortenson’s enterprise-wide talent ecosystem by embedding it in the day-to-day rhythm of our projects while delivering an exceptional customer experience that reflects Mortenson’s values.

Location: Pampa, TX

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage and administer training programs at the project site(s).

• Administer learning experiences for project site team members, including scheduling classes in the Learning Management System (LMS), inviting and registering participants, monitoring prerequisites and pre-work, coordinating instructors and facilitators, reserving training space, arranging catering, and preparing instructor and participant materials.
• Coordinate communications and follow-up to prepare team members and managers for learning and development experiences, including pre-work, program expectations, post-session activities, and other program requirements.
• Monitor training needs, compliance, and completion rates for project site team members. Identify outstanding or past-due assignments and instructor-led training needs, and coordinate follow-up with team members, managers, training coordinators, instructors, and facilitators as necessary.
• Provide LMS and learning program support to project teams, including system navigation and functionality support, resolving or escalating user issues, maintaining program information, and supporting data accuracy.
• Serve as a primary learning contact for project site team members, managers, instructors, facilitators, and other stakeholders, responding to questions and requests and coordinating or escalating issues as needed.

Design, build, and contextualize learning solutions for project site(s).

• Lead the instructional design process for prioritized project-site learning needs in partnership with Learning & Development, from needs analysis and learning objectives through content development, piloting, launch, and refinement, ensuring solutions are practical and relevant for PMs, Superintendents, craft professionals, and new team members.
• Lead the adaptation of enterprise and vendor learning offerings for project-based audiences, partnering with Learning & Development to ensure content, examples, scenarios, and delivery approaches reflect jobsite realities, project roles, and project milestones.
• Apply instructional design and adult learning principles in partnership with Learning & Development to develop and refine blended learning materials, such as facilitator guides, participant resources, job aids, and digital content, that meet the needs of project-site learners and can be effectively delivered in project environments.

Consult and collaborate with project leadership and business partners.

• Partner with project leadership, HR Business Partners, business leaders, managers, and other internal stakeholders to identify and prioritize project site learning needs, and partner with Learning & Development to develop and implement programming that addresses those needs.
• Support enterprise learning, onboarding, and skills initiatives by coordinating and reinforcing programming at the project level and helping ensure project teams understand and complete learning requirements.
• Compile and review data related to learning, onboarding, compliance, skills, and leadership development programs to identify project-level trends, gaps, and action items, and partner with project leaders and business partners on appropriate follow-up.
• Build strong relationships with project teams and cross-functional partners to support learning needs, strengthen adoption, and deliver a consistent learning experience across project sites.

Measure impact and continuously improve.

• Leverage data and feedback across learning, onboarding, compliance, skills, and leadership development programs to identify project-level trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement, and partner with project leaders, business partners, and Learning & Development on actions that strengthen learning outcomes and project-site performance.
• Stay current on best practices in project management, construction leadership, onboarding, and professional development, and apply relevant insights to continuously improve learning solutions for project teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Communications, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of experience in learning & development, training, or meeting facilitation.
• Proven instructional design, communication, and facilitation skills with experience engaging audiences at multiple leadership levels.
• Strong consulting skills and the ability to build trust and influence across a complex organization.
• Ability to coordinate with external training vendors, project leaders, and internal business leader facilitators, coaches, and SMEs to deliver learning at project sites.
• Ability to balance planning with flexibility and manage multiple projects with positivity and professionalism.
• Resourceful and creative, comfortable with new technology, and always looking for ways to improve design, delivery, and experience.
• Ability to work on-site at active project locations, adapt to jobsite environments and schedules, and travel as needed to support project teams.
• Stay current on L&D trends and best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in a construction or project-based environment preferred.

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week,)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

The base compensation range for this role is: $76,200 - $114,300. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%). Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skill, and experience with consideration given to internal equity.

Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Let’s Redefine Possible®

Equal Employment Opportunity Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.