Training Specialist - Leesburg Virginia

Company: TMG Construction
Location: Leesburg, Virginia
Posted On: 05/04/2024

TMG Construction Corporation has a deep commitment to training and professional development. TMG demonstrates this through a vertical partnership within the organization to support, engage, and recognize team members. The primary responsibility of the Training Specialist is to support TMG employees through LMS management, meeting facilitation, record keeping, technical writing, and instructional design support. As the Training Specialist, you will be a valued member of the team driving the culture of the TMG Way across the organization. This can be a fast-paced, dynamic environment - you must demonstrate empathy, the ability to prioritize, and keen multi-tasking in the face of competing assignments without a degradation of work quality. This role is full-time and reports to the Sr. Talent Development Specialist.


Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive orientation for new hires, covering the employee portal, TMG Safety First, stipend/tuition programs, TMG University, and MPV Introduction.
  
• Ensure training materials, certifications, professional credentials, CEUs, renewals, stipend/tuition programs and manuals are up to date according to TMG guidelines, including managing the Talent Development calendar, training schedules, hosting monthly Lunch and Learn, Brown Bag, and cohort meetings.
  
• Manages the Learning Management System to track, run reports, and monitor staff training progress and achievements.
  
• Proactively manages external training requirements and assists team members with registrations.
  
• Creates effective training resources such as instructional guides, demonstration videos, and ad hoc training resources to support the dissemination and comprehension of construction, project management, and financial knowledge.
  
• Interviews Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), usually PMs and Superintendents, to identify required information/data to develop or revise proprietary training.
  
• Performs technical writing with the support of a subject matter expert (SME).
  
• Proofreads and edits documents written by others, such as manuals, policies and procedures, training content, edits for understanding, readability, grammar, consistency, etc.
  
• Writes blog posts and manages updates to the corporate intranet.
  
• Research new business opportunities/sources of training via the Internet, emails, and phone calls, and maintain tracking logs/spreadsheets.
  
• Undertakes additional tasks as directed by the Sr. Talent Development Specialist or HR Director.
  
  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  
  
  
  • Demonstrate expertise in multiple training delivery methods, including instructor-led Training, eLearning, experiential learning, and Virtual Instructor-led Training.
    
  • Possess a strong understanding of interactive learning technology, with proficiency in design tools and technologies, particularly Adobe Captivate.
    
  • Have a solid grasp of SCROM and Section 508 compliance standards for digital learning content.
    
  • Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts and internal staff on training and micro-video design and development.
    
  • Design and host instructional monthly Lunch and Learn webinars and cohort meetings, adhering to adult learning principles, including developing learning objectives, assessments, activities, case studies, job aids, and reference materials.
    
  • Utilize the company Intranet (Wiki) pages and Teams to enhance information flow, policies, documents, briefings, and other work products.
    
  • Demonstrated ability to develop instructionally sound eLearning training materials.
    
  • Thrive in a team setting and able to use strong communication skills.
    
  • Possess outstanding interpersonal abilities, including a knack for working well with others, superior telephone etiquette, active listening, and a focus on Customer satisfaction.
    
  • Adapt to a fast-paced dynamic work environment, handling shifting priorities with ease.
    
  • Innovative in creating digital learning experiences and infographics, with a talent for quickly resolving and effectively managing SharePoint/Wiki sites and document libraries.
    
  • Works to meet deadlines and is driven to closure.
    
  • Prioritize and re-prioritize tasks as needed with strong time-management skills.
    
  • Thirst for knowledge, facts, details, and accuracy.
    
  • Possesses a "Do whatever it takes" attitude.
    
  • Embraces life-long learning, strives to stay current with new industry trends and practices, and willingly participates in industry events and networking functions.
    
    Minimum Qualifications:
    
    
    
    • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (English, Education, Business Administration, Communication).
      
    • Minimum of two (2) years of direct experience in a training role and working with adult learners.
      
    • Minimum of five (5) years of experience with technical writing and the ability to demonstrate your experience.
      
    • Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, MS Teams, and digital meeting platforms.
      
    • EasyGenerator, Canva, or Well said skills are a plus.
      
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
      
    • Understanding basic construction terminology and processes is a plus.
      
    • Attention to detail and advanced organizational skills required.
      
      
      
      TMG provides a mix of voluntary and company-paid health and welfare benefits, vacation, sick and holiday paid time off, a 401k match, and we fully support training and professional growth.
      
      
      TMG Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws More...

          

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