Construction Craft Training Lead
Date: Jul 8, 2026
Location:
Overland Park, KS, US Tualatin, OR, US Orlando, FL, US Ann Arbor, MI, US Phoenix, AZ, US Dallas, TX, US Greenwood Village, CO, US Cary, NC, US Bloomington, MN, US Houston, TX, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 115835
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
Join the Overland Contracting (a Black & Veatch company) construction team and build with pride . As a 100% employee-owned company, every role matters - you own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care , and safety is non-negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision , ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.
From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real-world, hands-on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you'll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to shape what comes next.
Why Black & Veatch
Join the Black & Veatch Construction team and build with pride . As a 100% employee-owned company, every role matters - you own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care , and safety is non-negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision , ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.
From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real-world, hands-on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you'll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to shape what comes next.
Job Summary
The Craft Training Lead is responsible for guiding, developing, and coordinating craft training programs for Black & Veatch construction professionals. This role supports the strategic direction of the business line by planning, implementing, and maintaining high-quality training programs that strengthen field performance, craft capability, and operational consistency. As a key training leader, this role oversees and supports instructors across multiple disciplines, ensuring alignment in curriculum, delivery methods, and compliance with NCCER and internal training standards. The Craft Training Lead partners closely with Safety, HR, Quality, and project operations to identify training needs and create solutions. The role also supports staff-training initiatives when required and drives a unified ONE B&V training approach across the organization.
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Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Support
-Provide daily support to Training Specialists and instructors by helping coordinate schedules, materials, and training logistics.
-Assist with setting clear expectations for training tasks and help monitor progress and workload distribution.
-Offer basic coaching, guidance, and support to team members as they deliver training sessions.
-Help maintain consistency in program delivery across all training initiatives.
-Participate in team check-ins, provide feedback, and help identify areas where team members may need additional support.
Curriculum & Content Support
-Assist in maintaining and updating training materials, job aids, presentations, and online learning modules.
-Support content development by formatting documents, organizing files, and helping trainers incorporate updates.
-Ensure all instructional materials are current, accurate, and accessible to trainers and learners.
Training Tracking, Evaluation & Process Improvement
-Gather learner feedback and assist with evaluations to help identify opportunities for improvement.
-Support continuous improvement efforts by documenting issues, reporting trends, and helping implement small enhancements.
-Assist in monitoring trainer performance by providing observations and updates to senior leaders when needed.
Collaboration & Communication
-Support communication between training teams and internal partners by sharing schedules, updates, and program information.
-Participate in meetings with Safety, HR, Quality, and Operations to ensure alignment of training content and delivery.
-Represent the training team professionally and contribute to a positive learning environment for staff and new hires.
Management Responsibilities
Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.
Minimum Qualifications
-Minimum of 5 years field execution experience.
-Knowledge of Black & Veatch construction execution procedures, processes and tools.
-Knowledge of NCCER training requirements.
-Presentation skills, communicates effectively.
-Experience developing, delivering, and coordinating craft or technical training programs in construction or industrial environments.
-Expertise with NCCER training standards and ability to obtain or maintain NCCER Instructor certifications.
-Strong understanding of construction operations, craft development, and field execution.
-Experience assembling communications, reporting documentation, and presentation materials.
-Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR, Safety, Quality, and Operations.
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
-Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS) for tracking, reporting, and delivering training.
-Ability to create, edit, and deliver digital training materials using presentation, document, and spreadsheet tools.
-Familiarity with virtual training platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx).
-Strong general computer literacy, including file management, digital communication, and basic troubleshooting
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
7+ years of experience supporting or delivering craft training programs; field operations experience.
-Bachelor's degree or equivalent construction experience (preferred but not required).
-NCCER instructor certification Preferred Competencies, Problem Solving, Project Management, Develops Talent
-Experience working with construction craft labor, equipment operators, pipefitters, electricians, carpenters, or other skilled trades.
-Strong project coordination skills, including scheduling, planning, and resource tracking.
-Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design.
-Experience identifying training gaps and creating targeted development programs.
-Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
-Experience supporting large-scale training initiatives across multiple business units.
-Bilingual abilities a plus.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
This position may require up to 30% travel to project sites, training centers, and division meetings.
Compensation Transparency
State of Colorado: $96,305-$160,655
State of Minnesota: $91,928-$153,353
Salary Plan
CNS: Construction Services
Job Grade
017
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
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Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City
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