Training Director

Training Director

Syracuse / East Syracuse, NY

Position Overview

CR Fletcher is seeking a Training Director to lead all training, apprenticeship, and workforce development initiatives for a labor union locally with outstanding benefits! This role is responsible for developing a highly skilled, safety-focused workforce that supports construction projects.

The Training Director ensures all programs meet LIUNA Training & Education Fund standards, align with OSHA-based safety practices, and uphold the Local's reputation for producing reliable, job-ready Laborers.

Key Responsibilities

Training Program Leadership

• Lead and expand training for Construction, Highway, and Building Laborers.

• Deliver programs aligned with contractor demand, including environmental remediation, pipeline work, concrete/road construction, asbestos abatement, and hazardous materials.

• Ensure all training meets LIUNA national standards and emphasizes safety, hazard awareness, and modern construction practices.

• Oversee curriculum delivered at the Training Fund facility in East Syracuse.

Industry & Community Partnerships

• Serve as liaison with contractors, the Construction Employers Association of CNY, and workforce partners.

• Align training schedules with workforce demand, including large-scale regional projects (e.g., I-81 and Micron-related growth).

Operations & Compliance

• Oversee daily operations of the training facility, including scheduling, equipment, and program delivery.

• Ensure compliance with federal and state apprenticeship regulations and LIUNA standards.

• Maintain accurate training, certification, and OSHA records.

Member Development

• Provide upgrade and specialty training for journey workers (e.g., asbestos, HazMat, pipeline, environmental).

• Support career advancement and ensure members remain among the safest and most skilled in the region.

Core Training Areas

Instruction may include:

• OSHA Construction Safety & Health

• Fall Protection, Trenching & Excavation Safety

• First Aid & CPR

• Scaffold, Lift, and Equipment Safety

• Construction Math & Plan Reading

• Hazard Communication (GHS), PPE, and Respiratory Protection

• Harassment-Free Workplace Training

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience teaching in construction, workforce training, or apprenticeship program management

• Knowledge of building/highway construction or environmental/hazardous work

• Familiarity with apprenticeship standards and safety regulations

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Working Conditions

• Combination of classroom, field, and industrial training environments

• Occasional evening or weekend work based on training schedules

Summary

This role is critical to preparing a skilled workforce ready to meet the demands of major construction projects across Central New York. The Training Director plays a key leadership role in advancing safety, opportunity, and career growth for members while supporting the region's expanding infrastructure and construction needs.

CR Fletcher is an Equal Employment Opportunity staffing partner and employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected classes under State and Federal law.