Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Next 150 Construction, a fully owned subsidiary of Gilbane Building Company is seeking an Senior Field Training Specialist to design and deliver hands-on training programs for field staff in a self-perform labor environment. This role ensures workforce readiness, safety compliance, and skill development aligned with operational goals.This role will sit primarily in the office, but travel to the project job sites meeting with the project teams and subcontractors. 

Who are we?  

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! 

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who Are You? 

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.  

Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

What’s in it for you?

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader. 

• Conducts skills gap analyses and recommend targeted training interventions
• Measures training effectiveness through assessments, feedback, and performance metrics; implements improvements as needed
• Partners with project managers, superintendents, and HR teams to align training programs with operational goals
• Develops and facilitates technical training programs tailored to craft labor workforce (union and non-union) and field management teams to increase workforce competency and readiness
• Creates engaging curricula aligned with industry standards, company policies, and project requirements
• Utilizes a variety of instructional methods, including hands-on demonstrations, simulations, and digital learning platforms
• Develops and implements technical training curricula for craft labor roles
• Conducts field-based training sessions and workshops on tools, equipment, and safety practices
• Collaborates with field operations and HR to identify skill gaps and training needs
• Evaluates training effectiveness and adjusts programs based on feedback and performance metrics
• Maintains training records and ensures compliance with regulatory and internal standards
• Supports onboarding of new hires with foundational technical training
• Partners with safety teams to integrate safety protocols into technical instruction
• Contributes to the development of career pathways and upskilling initiatives

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Communicate Effectively - Listen to understand and clearly convey information in all forms based on the audience to ensure shared meaning of the message
• Act Inclusively - Ensure that actions and behaviors are respectful; show empathy and treat others with dignity. Leverage capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse perspectives, abilities and motivation.
• Solve Problems - Identify, prioritize and implement alternatives for a solution.
• Demonstrate Agility/ Adaptability - Maintain effectiveness and adjust to change by exploring the rationale, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. Create an atmosphere of open-mindedness to change.
• Drive for Results - Show passion and commitment while delivering on business outcomes. Create a sense of individual ownership and accountability.
• Champion Innovation - Identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value added, unique and differentiated solutions.

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Construction, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in construction or technical training
• OSHA certification or equivalent safety training credentials preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Familiarity with adult learning principles and instructional design
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Experience with LMS platforms and training documentation
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

The pay ranges from $90,000.00 -$120,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

Next 150 Construction Services has an unwavering focus on safety, the environment and caring about everyone involved in our work.

Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Next 150 Construction Services is not accepting unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters at this time.

Next 150 Construction Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.