Training Manager

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose. McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet. Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through: renewables and energy services engineering and design construction and facility services To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you? The Opportunity with McKinstry This position delivers McKinstry's field leadership and craft workforce development training to trade personnel across projects and regions. The Trainer develops and deploys curriculum and learning content in the field, ensuring trade teams build the leadership and technical competencies needed to perform safely and effectively. This role partners closely with the Labor Workforce Development Program Director and trade leadership to schedule, deliver, and reinforce training where the work happens. Key responsibilities for this position include: Training Delivery & Deployment Create and deliver field leadership and craft workforce development training to trade personnel using McKinstry curriculum, in classroom, virtual, and onsite job settings. Schedule and coordinate training sessions with trade superintendents and project leadership to minimize disruption to field operations. Facilitate hands‑on demonstrations and reinforce learning in the field to ensure concepts of transfer to day‑to‑day craft work. Build Plan and Task Based Labor Plan Facilitation Manage trade specific facilitators across the C-DIV. Maintain a regular connection with craft and staff leaders within each C-DIV business unit to support the success of the Build Plan and Task Based Labor Plan programs. Receive and vet feedback on the processes, incorporating small improvements when practical and elevating continuous improvement opportunities to the OpEx team as appropriate. Craft Workforce Development Support Support trade personnel in building leadership and craft competencies, providing coaching and guidance during and after training. Track participation, completion, and competency progress, maintaining accurate training records in McKinstry systems. Program Execution & Feedback Gather participant and field‑leadership feedback on training effectiveness and relay it to the Labor Workforce Development Program Director and curriculum owners to inform program improvements. Ensure training materials, equipment, and logistics are prepared, and that sessions are conducted in line with established standards and safety requirements. Collaboration Partner with the Functional Training cohort, Labor Relations, and trade leadership to align delivery with workforce needs and maintain consistency across regions and trades. What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry Facilitation Skill: Engages trade audiences effectively and adapts delivery to different learning styles and field conditions. Craft Credibility: Earns trust of trade personnel through hands‑on field experience and practical knowledge. Training Outcomes: Achieves strong documented completion rates, positive participant feedback, and demonstrated competency gains. To include accurate certification tracking. Adaptability: Works effectively across union and non‑union environments and adjusts to varying project sites and schedules. Collaboration: Coordinates smoothly with trade leadership and the program team to deploy training without disrupting field work. Engagement: Best in class workforce engagement scores. 12+ years general foreman level trade experience with credible hands‑on knowledge of field craft work. 5+ years' experience delivering, instructing, or facilitating training, mentoring, or apprenticeship instruction. Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage trade audiences and adapt to different learning styles. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and ability to track and report training records. Working knowledge of unionized labor environments, trade practices, and job‑site safety requirements. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams). PeopleFirst Benefits When it comes to the basics, we have you covered: Competitive pay 401(k) with employer match and profit‑sharing plan Paid time off and holidays Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with: Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave Transgender inclusive benefits Commuter benefits Pet insurance \"Building Good\" paid community service time Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers See benefit plan documents for complete details. If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career. The pay range for this position is $98,900 - $151,300 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity. McKinstry is a drug‑free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks. Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr