Construction Training & Workforce Development Manager

Build and continuously improve a structured training and onboarding experience for team members.

Spend time with new hires in the field to ensure they understand expectations and have the skills necessary to be successful.

Create clear skill progression and development pathways for team members as they advance in their careers.

Partner with managers to identify high-potential team members and opportunities for advancement.

Build relationships with local high schools, technical colleges, trade schools, apprenticeship programs, and workforce development organizations.

Develop programs that introduce students to careers in construction and demonstrate the opportunities available within the industry.

Coordinate job shadowing, internships, apprenticeships, career days, construction demonstrations, and other workforce-development activities.

Assist in representing Rice Companies at career fairs, school events, industry events, and community activities.

Help create a sustainable pipeline of future construction team members.

Develop creative ways to show students that construction offers meaningful careers, competitive compensation, advancement opportunities, and the opportunity to build something they can be proud of.

The ideal candidate will have:

5+ years of experience working in the construction industry.

Strong hands-on construction knowledge and field experience.

Experience training, coaching, mentoring, or developing team members.

The ability to translate construction knowledge into simple, practical instruction.

Strong presentation and public-speaking skills.

Comfort presenting to large groups as well as coaching individuals one-on-one.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

A strong understanding of construction safety and safe work practices.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

The ability to manage multiple training initiatives and projects simultaneously.

The ability to build relationships with team members at all levels of an organization.

A willingness and ability to travel regularly to company locations and spend time in the field.

Strong computer skills and the ability to develop professional training presentations and materials.

A passion for helping people learn, grow, and succeed.

Experience as a Foreman, Superintendent, Project Manager, Field Trainer, Safety Professional, or other construction leadership role.

Experience developing construction training programs.

Experience working with high schools, technical colleges, trade schools, or apprenticeship programs.

Experience developing career paths or skills progression programs.

Experience delivering hands-on construction demonstrations.

A background in commercial construction.

Experience working across multiple locations or markets.

Construction is a people business. The equipment, technology, systems, and processes matter—but having skilled people who know how to do the job safely, efficiently, and correctly is what ultimately separates great construction companies from the rest. This position will have the opportunity to directly impact the skills, careers, and future of our workforce.

If you are a construction professional who enjoys teaching others, believes in developing people, and wants to help build the future of the construction industry, we'd like to talk with you.

Apply today and help us build the people who build our future.

Rice Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.