Field Training Manager

Position Summary:

The Manager of Field Training plays a pivotal role in overseeing the training and development of labor, craft, and field supervisory team members engaged in heavy civil construction, paving, and plant divisions. Reporting to the Director of Middlesex Learning and Development, this position is responsible for planning, coordination, and oversight of field training programs to ensure alignment with organizational goals and priorities. The Manager of Field Training oversees and collaborates closely with Regional Field Trainers to deliver effective training initiatives, fosters strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, analyzes training metrics and data, and reports on training program effectiveness. The Manager of Field Training fosters a culture of continuous learning, and contributes significantly to the safety, competency, and professional development of the Middlesex Corporation's workforce.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement training plans tailored to the needs of labor, craft, and supervisory team members, with a primary focus on safety as the company's number one value.

• Collaborate with regional Field Trainers and the L&D Coordinator to execute delivery of training programs, ensuring alignment with safety protocols, regulatory standards, and company policies.

• Foster strategic partnerships with internal subject matter and safety professionals, industry organizations, and training vendors to access resources and expertise to enhance training programs.

• Conduct regular assessments of training needs and performance gaps within the workforce, utilizing feedback from project executives, operations managers, and safety professionals to inform training priorities.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive system for tracking the effectiveness of field training programs, utilizing key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and feedback mechanisms to continually assess and improve training outcomes.

• Provide regular reports and analysis on training metrics, including Team Member performance, competency assessments, and the impact of training interventions, for informed decision-making of L&D strategies and outcomes.

• Manages and evaluates the performance of Field Trainers. Provides coaching guidance and support to ensure success in planning, executing, and evaluating training activities, offering mentorship and professional development opportunities as needed.

• Stays abreast of industry trends, innovations, and best practices in skills and safety training, incorporating new methodologies to enhance training effectiveness.

• Maintains oversight of administrative tasks related to field training operations to ensure accurate recordkeeping and compliance with regulatory requirements and Middlesex policies.

• Cultivate a culture of safety, quality, and professionalism, emphasizing the priority and adherence to all safety protocols.