Construction Craft Instructor Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Construction Craft Instructor Date: Jul 17, 2026 Location: Overland Park, KS, US Lake Cormorant, MS, US Deer Park, TX, US Dallas, TX, US Cary, NC, US Bogalusa, LA, US Lake Cormorant, MS, US Houston, TX, US Claude, TX, US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies We put our people at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities, and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever‑evolving world. Job Summary The Craft Instructor 3 is an advanced educator and subject‑matter expert responsible for delivering higher‑level instruction across a broad range of construction craft competencies. This includes advanced construction craft theory, complex construction craft systems, transformers, power distribution, troubleshooting, and industrial construction craft systems. In addition to teaching in classroom, distance learning, and field settings, this role provides enhanced curriculum development, advanced instructional strategies, and mentorship for less experienced instructors. The instructor evaluates student performance at a deeper level, recommends improvements to course materials, and actively contributes to program quality and accreditation compliance. An additional responsibility of the role is the operational support of Construction Apprenticeship programs. This includes managing apprentice enrollment, application processing, scheduling, progress tracking, and ensuring that all apprentice‑related activities comply with regulatory requirements and organizational standards. The role helps maintain accurate documentation, ratios, and checks and balances to support program integrity. Instructor provides curriculum leadership, supports accreditation requirements, mentors less experienced instructors, and assists in developing new training content. This role also plays a key part in supporting apprenticeship program operations, including enrollment, scheduling, tracking, and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities Advanced Instruction & Student Development Deliver advanced classroom, distance learning, and field‑based construction craft training. Coordinate and oversee training sessions for apprentices, journeymen, and site supervision personnel, ensuring alignment with program goals and site‑specific needs. Teach complex construction craft topics such as advanced construction craft, distribution systems, transformers, and industrial construction craft systems. Maintain a professional, safe, and highly effective learning environment. Conduct thorough student evaluations and ensure successful achievement of course outcomes. Mentor, coach, and support instructors and new trainers. Curriculum Leadership & Quality Improvement Design, review, and enhance construction craft curriculum and training materials. Recommend improvements based on student performance, field needs, and industry standards. Participate in accreditation, compliance reviews, and program documentation. Lead development of advanced training content and assessments. Apprenticeship Program Operations Support management of construction craft apprenticeship program operations. Coordinate apprentice enrollment, registration, scheduling, and progress tracking. Ensure compliance with apprenticeship regulations and documentation requirements. Manage Journeyworker and Apprentice Tracking to maintain ratio compliance. Maintain accurate training records, tracking systems, and quality checks. Training Delivery & Certification Lead training planning activities, including scheduling, content preparation, and communication with site leadership. Conduct NCCER construction craft training and maintain NCCER Instructor credentials. Deliver advanced construction craft training and staff training on tools, processes, and procedures. Maintain accurate tracking of training completion for all personnel. Partner with program leadership to evaluate training effectiveness and implement improvements. Management Responsibilities Provide coaching, feedback, and direction to less experienced instructors. Minimum Qualifications Ability to obtain and maintain NCCER construction craft Instructor Certification. Extensive journey‑level or technician‑level experience in construction craft construction. More than three years of successful experience teaching in a vocational/technical construction craft program. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) for tracking, reporting, and delivering training. Ability to create, edit, and deliver digital training materials using presentation, document, and spreadsheet tools. Familiarity with virtual training platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx). Strong general computer literacy, including file management, digital communication, and basic troubleshooting. Experience using or adapting instructional technology tools such as projectors, smart boards, online testing systems, or content‑authoring tools. Ability to work, communicate, and deliver instruction effectively in both in‑person and remote environments. 6+ years relevant experience required. Some related open shop and/or union experience required. Some Direct Hire experience required for Direct Hire assignments. All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected), which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. Preferred Qualifications Minimum 8 years of field operations experience, including 5+ years at Journeyman level. Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring trainers or leading training teams. Strong understanding of construction craft apprenticeship standards, regulatory compliance, and ratio management processes. Advanced certifications such as NCCER Master Trainer or equivalent discipline‑related credentials. Proven experience in curriculum development, assessment creation, and enhancement of instructional materials. Strong organizational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple instructional and operational responsibilities. Relevant training experience in industrial or commercial construction environments. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (additional industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree). NCCER Instructor Certification and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Strong general computer literacy, including use of instructional technology and documentation tools. Bilingual skills preferred. Work Environment/Physical Demands Physical Demands: Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds, stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move, and walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas. Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure. May require work above 5 feet in height, climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds, work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions. Work environment includes typical office and construction site environments, with possible hybrid or flexible work options after the first 90 days of employment based on manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Travel: Must be willing and able to travel at least 70% of the time to project sites, training locations, or other assigned work areas as business needs require. 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We offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time. Additional benefits include a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, a voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Eligible professionals may also receive a performance‑based bonus program. By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals. BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law. 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