SENIOR TECHNICAL TRAINER

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the coordination, instruction, classroom, and field management of the Mortenson Registered Apprenticeship Program. This role serves as a subject matter expert for the delivery of the civil curriculum and the primary contact for their representative Operating Group leadership teams for the Apprenticeship Program.

At Mortenson, we believe everyone is a leader. For that reason, every team member is expected to apply our leadership principles – Do the Right Thing, We Before Me and Inspire What’s Possible – in their work. This means we act with dependability, initiative, and a positive attitude to produce high quality work and deliver an exceptional customer experience. We are on time, productive and consistent in our attendance. We approach work as part of a team, listen to the opinions of others and cooperate to achieve project goals. We accept direction from supervisors and seek out constructive feedback. We follow rules and procedures to ensure quality work and safeguard the wellbeing of ourselves and others. We push to exceed the established goals, standards, and accountabilities of our positions to increase quality, safety and innovation.

All team members are responsible for supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, as well as positively contributing to our company culture. This begins by aligning with Mortenson’s values and ethical standards as stated in the Mortenson Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, in addition to abiding by the procedures and practices outlined in the Mortenson Operations Manual.

• Deliver civil focused (survey, equipment operations, and similar) NCCER modules, assessments and performance profiles
• Partner with project leadership and project-based instructors to schedule classroom instruction, online assessments and civil focused field evaluations
• Ensure tools, books and other necessary resources are available for all sessions
• Manage, mentor and audit project-based instructors, performance evaluators and proctors
• Manage master training calendar for the Operating Group
• Collaborate with project team to create project training plans including schedules and selection of civil apprentices
• Partner with Apprenticeship Program Manager and HR Coordinator on completion, tracking and storage of required civil documentation
• Assist with the administration of new apprentice registration documents as needed
• Utilize effective presentation skills including creative training techniques and adult learning techniques
• Actively participate in civil subject matter review committees with NCCER and other organizations
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

• Advanced communication, presentation and classroom training facilitation skills
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional methodology
• Basic computer and software skills (Microsoft applications)
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency preferred
• Ability to connect with and influence apprentices and other stakeholders
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to travel up to 75%
• Licensed, journey or technician-level knowledge and skills in the survey, equipment operations, or similar trade (at least four years)
• Successful completion of NCCER ICTP 
• Exposure to OSHA training requirements
• Exposure to NCCER curriculum preferred
• Classroom training facilitation experience preferred
• Current driver’s license

Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

Visa Sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations.  No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.