Learning & Development Manager

Position Overview

The Learning & Development Manager plays a key role in developing the capabilities of Mullins Mechanicals workforce by leading the companys learning and development strategy across field operations project management safety quality and corporate functions. This position is responsible for creating and maintaining a scalable learning ecosystem that supports the development of craft professionals field leaders project teams and future organizational leaders. Working closely with Operations Safety Quality Human Resources and executive leadership the Learning & Development Manager ensures training programs align with operational priorities while helping employees build the skills needed to perform safely effectively and consistently. This role requires a strong understanding of workforce development adult learning organizational effectiveness and the unique training challenges of the construction industry.

Key Accountabilities

Enterprise Learning Strategy & Workforce Development

• Develop and execute a company-wide workforce development strategy that supports field employees operational leaders project teams and corporate functions.
• Partner with executive and operational leadership to identify critical skill gaps workforce risks and future talent needs.
• Establish structured learning pathways that support employee growth from onboarding through leadership development.
• Align learning initiatives with operational excellence safety performance quality standards succession planning and long-term business objectives.
• Drive a culture of continuous learning across offices fabrication facilities and jobsites.

Learning Management System Governance

• Serve as the business owner of the companys Learning Management System (LMS).
• Establish governance standards for course organization learning pathways reporting content management and user experience.
• Prioritize LMS enhancements new functionality and learning technology initiatives.
• Ensure training programs and learning content are administered through a consistent and scalable framework.
• Partner with team members responsible for LMS administration reporting and content management to support ongoing system effectiveness.

Construction Workforce Training

• Partner with operational leaders to identify training needs across field operations project management fabrication quality and corporate functions.
• Ensure training programs support safe work practices quality standards operational procedures and construction best practices.
• Support the development of structured onboarding technical skills training and field leadership training programs.
• Promote consistency and standardization in training delivery across jobsites and locations.
• Help ensure training programs effectively support workforce readiness and operational excellence.

Leadership Development Programs

• Oversee the development and coordination of leadership training programs for current managers and emerging leaders.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to align leadership training initiatives with organizational needs.
• Ensure leadership programs are practical relevant and focused on building leadership capability within a construction environment.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements based on participant feedback and business outcomes.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead coach and develop Learning & Development team members.
• Establish team priorities goals and performance expectations.
• Partner with Operations Safety Quality Human Resources and executive leadership to align training efforts with business priorities.
• Build strong relationships with field leaders and internal subject matter experts to support effective training development and delivery.
• Foster a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement within the Learning & Development function.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on project needs and the individuals development within the role.

Measures of Success

Success in the Learning & Development Manager role is demonstrated by:

• Effective execution of the companys learning and development strategy.
• Strong adoption and utilization of the Learning Management System.
• High-quality onboarding technical safety quality and leadership training programs.
• Consistent learning standards and governance across the organization.
• Positive feedback from employees field leaders and department leadership regarding training effectiveness.
• Increased visibility into training participation compliance and program outcomes.
• Effective leadership and development of the Learning & Development team.
• Continuous improvement of learning processes programs and employee learning experiences

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Education Organizational Development Human Resources Business Administration Construction Management or a related field.
• 5 years of progressive experience in Learning & Development Training Workforce Development or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading learning and development programs within a construction industrial skilled trades utility or similarly field-intensive environment required.
• Experience designing implementing and managing training programs that support field personnel supervisors project teams craft professionals or operational leaders.
• Experience partnering with subject matter experts to translate technical processes procedures and operational knowledge into structured learning programs.
• Experience leading or supervising training personnel instructors coordinators instructional designers or learning professionals.
• Experience managing or overseeing Learning Management Systems and learning technologies including governance content organization and learning program administration.
• Strong project management communication facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with both field and office personnel.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles instructional design fundamentals and training program evaluation methods.
• Experience supporting safety quality onboarding technical skills leadership or compliance training programs.
• Experience with enterprise Learning Management Systems preferred.

Working Conditions & Flexibility:

• Position based in the Carrollton GA office.
• Regular interaction with office personnel field employees leaders and external vendors.
• Occasional travel to jobsites offices and training locations to support program development and delivery.
• Ability to facilitate classroom virtual and hands-on learning experiences.
• Ability to lift training materials and equipment up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Flexibility to support training events occurring outside normal working hours as business needs require

Join Us
Mullins Mechanical ranked #243 on the 2024 ENR Top Specialty Contractors list #48 in the Nation and #5 in the Southeast among Firms in Mechanical. Were proud to be one of the fastest growing privately held companies in America. Were a self-performing specialty contractor specializing in design-build applications HVAC systems plumbing process piping systems boiler and chiller systems equipment installation and rigging plant relocation and maintenance fire protection and metal fabrication. Our projects are often in industrial and heavy commercial environments such as manufacturing facilities automotive plants chemical plants distribution centers warehouses data centers and other large facilities.