Instructional Designer

Instructional Designer

The PENTA Building Group is searching for an Instructional Designer to join our team in Los Angeles County and Orange County!

The Instructional Designer is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying training that builds a skilled, safe and prepared workforce; from field operations, foremen, superintendents, to project teams and office staff. This role translates company processes and technical knowledge into practical, easy to use training that supports jobsite performance and company growth and maintains the training system to ensure programs remain valid, accurate, and up to date.

A PENTA Instructional Designer is also responsible for:

• Design and develop instructor-led, virtual, blended, and e-learning training programs using adult learning principles.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts; including project managers, superintendents, and field supervisors, to identify training needs and create effective learning solutions.
• Develop engaging learning materials, including e-learning modules, job aids, videos, quick reference guides, and assessments for classroom, virtual and jobsite learning.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements based on learner feedback and business needs.
• Manage multiple learning projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.
• Ensure learning content reflects current company processes, procedures, jobsite standards, and branding guidelines.
• Assist with the administration of the Learning Management System (LMS), including uploading courses, maintaining learning paths, managing enrollments, tracking certifications, and supporting learner records.
• Collaborate effectively with other team members across the company.
• Partner closely with Safety and Operations teams and visit active jobsites to observe training delivery and gather field input.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, demonstrating the competence needed to complete them effectively.

We trust that you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in instructional design, e-learning development, or corporate training.
• Bilingual (Spanish) both written and verbally a plus, but not required
• Experience working with or supporting a Learning Management System (LMS) preferred.
• Experience with e-learning authoring and multimedia tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline/Rise, Easygenerator, etc.) and Microsoft 365.
• Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Construction, industrial, or field-based training experience is strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in multimedia development tools and various training platforms and methods.
• Ability to translate technical, safety, and field procedures into clear, practical training for audiences with varying experience and literacy level.
• Comfortable working directly with field personnel and adapting training delivery to jobsite conditions.
• Ability to evaluate, research and select training options and alternatives.
• Proficient in designing and implementing effective training and development programs.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
• Time on active construction jobsites, requiring compliance with site-specific safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• Salary Range DOE $75,000 - $105,000

The PENTA Building Group maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in education, training, skills, relevant work experience, business needs, and market demands. The pay range may differ in other locations. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors and is in good faith and/or offer for this position. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.