Manager, Craft Workforce Development

Lead day-to-day management and continued development of HITT's registered apprenticeship program across multiple states, projects, and trades Establish and maintain program governance, policies, procedures, workflows, accountability, and decision-making processes Lead the Apprenticeship Program Committee and manage required representation, meetings, documentation, and follow-through Own the apprentice lifecycle from enrollment through progression and completion, including onboarding, registration, attendance, performance, advancement, status changes, and offboarding Coordinate program delivery across operations, instructors, external training partners, and project teams Develop and manage the annual budget, forecast enrollment and resources, monitor costs, and pursue partnerships, grants, and funding Establish and report KPIs covering enrollment, retention, progression, completion, skill attainment, cost, and workforce demand Build a scalable operating model for expansion into states, trades, projects, and a broader multi-employer apprenticeship structure Create an exceptional apprentice experience combining technical instruction, hands‑on development, mentorship, and career progression Oversee related technical instruction and on-the-job learning, ensuring apprentices gain and demonstrate required knowledge and skills Recruit, onboard, develop, and support instructors; manage certification, instructional coverage, curriculum pacing, quality, coaching, and feedback Develop journeyworkers, supervisors, and craft professionals as teachers and mentors Evaluate barriers to apprentice success and retention and identify practical support strategies Evaluate contemporary adult‑learning methods, including simulation, immersive and AR/VR experiences, mobile resources, and visual instruction Maintain a compliant, documented, and audit-ready program across applicable states, projects, trades, and regulatory environments Manage apprentice registration, RTI, OJT, attendance, wage progression, status changes, completion, and required records Monitor apprentice progress and coordinate mitigation plans for identified risks Partner with Human Resources, Accounting, Payroll, and operations on classifications, ratios, wage requirements, certified payroll, and workforce reporting Manage Department of Labor and state apprenticeship agency requirements, including standards, registrations, modifications, reciprocity, reporting, submissions, audits, and reviews Ensure compliance with Davis‑Bacon Act, CHIPS and Science Act, Inflation Reduction Act, prevailing wage, apprenticeship utilization, NCCER, and other mandates Build industry, education, and workforce partnerships and pursue grants and public workforce funding Partner with Recruiting and external organizations to engage students and prospective talent Evaluate expansion into additional trades, markets, and workforce populations Represent HITT in apprenticeship, workforce development, education, and industry forums Contribute to addressing the construction talent shortage and strengthening the skilled construction workforce Requirements Bachelor's degree in construction management, workforce development, education, business, human resources, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered 5+ years of progressive experience in apprenticeship, workforce development, craft training, or a related field Direct experience managing a registered apprenticeship program required Knowledge of program governance, apprentice registration and progression, related technical instruction (RTI), on-the-job training (OJT), recordkeeping, reporting, and audit requirements Experience supporting skilled trades, craft, or field-based workforces required Knowledge of federal and state apprenticeship, prevailing wage, and workforce compliance requirements Experience with the Davis‑Bacon Act, Department of Labor registered apprenticeship requirements, certified payroll, apprentice-to-journeyworker ratios, wage progression, apprentice utilization, and related documentation and reporting Experience with CHIPS and Science Act and Inflation Reduction Act requirements Experience working with the Department of Labor, state apprenticeship agencies, and other regulatory bodies Ability to manage programs across multiple projects, locations, trades, or jurisdictions Strong program management, process‑control, recordkeeping, risk‑management, and completion‑driving skills Experience developing or managing instructors, journeyworkers, mentors, or subject matter experts Understanding of craft learning, technical instruction, hands‑on practice, field application, mentorship, and skill progression Ability to build partnerships with industry associations, apprenticeship and workforce organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and training providers Business and financial acumen, including program budgets, outcome measurement, grants, partnerships, and external resources Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills Highly organized, resourceful, proactive, and able to balance regulatory rigor, operational needs, learner experience, and program growth Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in managing registered apprenticeship programs, including governance, compliance, and program delivery across multiple trades and jurisdictions. Proficient in budget management, partnership development, and enhancing the apprentice experience through effective mentorship and technical instruction. Highest-signal resume keywords Registered Apprenticeship Program Management Program Governance and Compliance Budget Development and Management Technical Instruction and On-the-Job Training Partnership Development and Stakeholder Engagement ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Program Governance Apprentice Registration Recordkeeping Risk Management Budget Management Technical Instruction On-the-Job Training Compliance Requirements Outcome Measurement Craft Training Soft Skills Exceptional Communication Relationship Building Highly Organized Proactive Resourceful Industry Keywords Davis‑Bacon Act CHIPS and Science Act Inflation Reduction Act Department of Labor Workforce Development Skilled Trades Apprenticeship Utilization Federal and State Compliance Craft Learning Mentorship #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor