Prospect Construction is currently seeking a Training and Development Specialist to join our team.

 

Prospect Construction is a Heavy Civil Contractor that specializes in water and wastewater treatment plants, hydraulic structures/facilities, shoring systems, large concrete tanks, pump stations/process facilities, dewatering, major excavations, structural steel, process equipment, and mechanical systems. Prospect began as a General Contractor in 1998, with our first office location in Puyallup Washington. Over the last few decades, Prospect has coupled its expertise in complex projects with its vast level of self-performance to grow into one of the premier treatment plant contractors in the Northwest. This continued growth has allowed Prospect to bring our expertise into new geographical regions.

 

Why do we exist? Prospect Construction seeks to glorify God by providing opportunities for our employees to utilize their unique gifts through construction to benefit and serve our families, stakeholders, and community. What do we do? We construct unique, complex, and challenging projects for our clients throughout the west.

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Position Summary

The Construction Training and Development Manager is responsible for building, delivering, and improving workforce development and leadership training programs that strengthen the skills and performance of Prospect’s project teams. This role works directly with Sr. Project Managers, superintendents, project engineers, and company leadership to identify training needs, develop employees at all levels, and create a strong internal pipeline of future leaders.

 

This role serves as the primary resource for employee development, onboarding, career growth, and training coordination.

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Responsibilities can include but are not limited to:

 

Construction & Technical Training

• Develop and deliver training specific to construction project teams, including leadership, technical skills, construction processes, and jobsite best practices.

• Provide practical, field-focused learning that improves productivity, safety alignment, and construction quality.

• Maintain training schedules, content, documentation, and certification tracking.

 

Leadership & Career Development

• Support career development pathways for project managers, project engineers, superintendents, foremen, and emerging leaders.

• Assist Sr. Project Managers in the development and facilitation of a formal company mentorship program.

• Guide employees and supervisors in building and executing individualized development plans.

 

Onboarding & New-Hire Integration

• Lead and continuously improve the onboarding process for new employees.

• Create tools and resources that support early success, including checklists, jobsite introductions, and role-specific training.

• Coach supervisors on new-hire integration and team support.

 

Training Needs Assessment & Skill Tracking

• Conduct training and development needs assessments in partnership with Sr. Project Managers and project teams.

• Identify skill gaps based on field observations, team feedback, and industry trends.

• Track employee progress, capabilities, and development activities.

 

Coaching & Performance Support

• Provide coaching on communication, leadership behaviors, teamwork, and constructive feedback.

• Administer and interpret assessment tools to identify and improve key areas of opportunity.

• Assist leaders in identifying high-potential employees and preparing them for expanded responsibilities.

 

Program Evaluation & Improvement

• Measure training effectiveness through evaluations, participant feedback, and performance indicators.

• Continuously refine training programs based on data-driven insights.

• Integrate e-learning or digital tools to support training delivery where appropriate.

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Culture & Values Alignment

• Promote Prospect’s core values of Passion, Courage, Team, and Stewardship through training and development efforts.

• Support a culture of learning, responsibility, and continuous improvement across project teams.

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Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in training program development and implementation and workforce development, preferably in the construction industry.

• Experience designing and delivering training in practical, field-based environments.

• Strong communication, coaching, and facilitation skills.

• Ability to build trust with field personnel and collaborate across all project roles.

• Demonstrated alignment with Prospect’s mission and core values.

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Prospect's Benefits Package Includes:

• Bonus

• Profit Sharing Plan

• Accrued PTO, 1 Week of Accrued Sick Leave, 7 Paid Holidays

• Company Provided Medical Insurance: HSA Medical Plan with 100% premium coverage for Employee + Family- OR Optional PPO buy up plan (cost shared premium.)

 

Prospect Construction, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

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Apply now!

Email your resume to [email protected] 

Call us at (253) 446-1600 .