Construction Training Manager

Responsibilities Kforce has a client in Lake Mary, FL that is seeking a Construction Training Manager. Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced construction professional to lead and enhance a comprehensive training and certification program supporting field personnel involved in the installation, erection, pre-commissioning, and startup preparation of complex power generation equipment. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Construction Training & Certification Program and serve as the primary subject matter expert for construction-related learning initiatives
• Develop and deliver training programs covering mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, installation, erection, and pre-commissioning activities for large industrial and power-generation projects
• Create and maintain competency assessment frameworks, skills matrices, certification requirements, and training roadmaps for field personnel
• Design, implement, and continuously improve technical training materials, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and best-practice guides
• Track employee qualifications, certifications, training records, and re-certification requirements through learning management and reporting systems
• Partner with Construction, Engineering, EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commissioning teams to align training with operational and project execution needs
• Facilitate classroom, virtual, and field-based technical training for both new and experienced personnel
• Develop tools and processes that identify workforce skill gaps and support targeted training and development initiatives
• Lead training program reviews, performance assessments, and continuous improvement efforts to strengthen field execution capabilities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• 10+ years of experience in construction, engineering, commissioning, or large-scale industrial project environments
• Experience supporting EPC, power generation, energy, or heavy industrial projects
• Strong background developing technical training programs, procedures, and workforce development initiatives
• Leadership or people-management experience preferred
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, learning management systems, and reporting tools
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally

The ideal candidate combines deep EPC or power generation construction experience with a passion for workforce development, technical training, and continuous improvement. This position offers the opportunity to shape the technical development of a highly specialized workforce while driving safety, quality, and operational excellence across critical infrastructure projects.

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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