Mortenson Construction

Workforce Development Specialist II

Mortenson Construction • $85K — $128K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Industrial Relations, Public Administration, Education, or related field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of three years relevant experience
  • Preferred construction industry experience or knowledge
  • Exposure to NCCER curriculum preferred
  • Classroom training facilitation experience preferred
  • Current driver's license

Responsibilities

  • Support outreach efforts to pre-apprenticeship programs and qualify external partners
  • Build and maintain relationships with high schools, trade schools, and technical organizations
  • Collaborate with talent acquisition and management to understand future hiring needs
  • Gather and organize market information on hiring trends and workforce needs
  • Represent the organization at conferences, career fairs, and outreach events
  • Track, organize, and store required outreach documentation
  • Assist with onboarding tasks and apprentice registration processing
  • Identify grant opportunities for workforce initiatives

Benefits

  • Medical and prescription drug plans with no-cost vision coverage
  • Dental plan
  • 401k retirement plan with generous company match
  • Paid time off and paid leave
  • Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • No-cost mental health resources and work-life support
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Gym membership discount program
Full Job Description
Job Description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Workforce Development Specialist II will provide coordination and outreach efforts to establish strong partnerships with schools and technical programs. This role focuses on developing an external talent pipeline that connects pre-apprentices to Mortenson's Apprenticeship Program. This position acts as a key liaison for the Apprenticeship Program, ensuring alignment with program curricula and facilitating a smooth entry process for candidates into Mortenson and the Apprenticeship Program. Additionally, the role represents the organization at conferences and outreach events, providing strategic planning and engagement to promote workforce development initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support outreach efforts to pre-apprenticeship programs and assist in qualifying external partner organizations
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with high schools, trade schools, and technical organizations, providing basic technical and program support
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Hiring Managers, and Operating Group Leadership to understand future hiring needs for project sites
• Assist in gathering and organizing market information related to hiring trends and workforce needs across states and regions
• Represent the company at conferences, career fairs, and outreach events to promote the organization and its Apprenticeship Program
• Support the completion, tracking, organization, and storage of required outreach documentation and program materials
• Assist with administrative tasks related to onboarding new team members and processing apprentice registration documents
• Participate in efforts to identify federal, state, and veteran grant opportunities that support apprentices and organizational workforce initiatives
• Contribute to subject matter review committees and participate in marketing or program support projects with NCCER and other Workforce Development organizations

QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Industrial Relations, Public Administration, Education, or related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience.
• Previous construction industry experience or knowledge preferred
• Exposure to NCCER curriculum preferred
• Classroom training facilitation experience preferred
• Current driver's license

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)
  • Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
  • Dental plan
  • 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
  • Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
  • Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Gym Membership Discount Program


The base pay range for this role is $85,300 MIN - $128,000 MAX. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

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Please make note:
• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

About Mortenson Construction

Mortenson Construction is a construction company that provides services in the areas of commercial, institutional, and energy construction. The company offers planning, design, and construction management services for various projects, including healthcare, education, sports, and entertainment facilities, as well as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power plants. Mortenson Construction serves clients in the public and private sectors, including federal, state, and local governments, as well as commercial and institutional clients. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Learn more about Mortenson Construction
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$5 billion

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