OCI Craft Workforce Development Leader

OCI Craft Workforce Development Leader

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 Opportunity Type: Staff Relocation eligible: Yes 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.

Job Summary

OCI's Workforce Development Leader is responsible for designing, launching, and scaling workforce development and apprenticeship programs that support current and future construction project needs across the region. This role serves as a strategic connector between operations, Human Resources, executive leadership, and external partners, including education institutions, workforce agencies, and community organizations to build sustainable talent pipelines for skilled trades and craft professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Workforce Strategy & Program Leadership
• Project & Apprenticeship Program Support
• Stakeholder & Partnership Management
• Learning Systems & Program Operations
• Data, Reporting & Governance
• Management Responsibilities

Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and trades certification and 13-15 years of relevant experience 810+ years in aligned experience. Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement across government, education, and industry. Working knowledge of training program design, apprenticeship pathways, and education institutions Proficiency with workforce systems and processes Strong communication, facilitation, and coalition building skills; ability to operate effectively with senior leaders and external partners. Demonstrated experience leading workforce development, training, or large-scale talent programs within skilled trades and construction, industries. Working knowledge of vocational training models, apprenticeships, and alternative talent pipelines such as military transition programs and career/technical education. Understanding of adult learning methodologies, trade credentialing, and workforce career ladders. Experience managing training budgets, external funding, or grant-supported programs. Strong stakeholder management, communication, and program management capabilities. Ability to collaborate effectively with executive leadership, HR partners, and construction operational teams. Proven track record of launching programs and using data to measure and improve outcomes. Hands-on experience evaluating, implementing, and continuously improving Learning Management Systems. Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search).

Preferred Qualifications

9+ years construction operations experience. 5+ years management experience leading training or instructional teams. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Education, Business, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience). Demonstrated experience leading workforce development, training, or large-scale talent programs within skilled trades and construction, industries. Working knowledge of vocational training models, apprenticeships, and alternative talent pipelines such as military transition programs and career/technical education. Prior work with developing, implementing apprenticeship programs with internal and external stakeholders or similar state level workforce ecosystems; familiarity with non-union craft environments. Experience delivering apprenticeship awareness and school district engagement (e.g., counsellor training, pathway marketing).

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Typical office environment Including sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds. Must be able to travel to site projects, partner campuses and communities. Occasional travel to Black & Veatch WHQ and regional offices (e.g., Houston, Garner) required.

Salary Plan CNS: Construction Services