Ironworker - Technical Trainer

About the Role

In this position, you will coordinate, instruct, and manage both classroom and field components of the Mortenson Registered Apprenticeship Program, acting as the subject-matter expert for curriculum delivery. You will also oversee training calendars, resources, and relationships with project teams and instructors. • Deliver crane, rigging, and ironworking NCCER modules, assessments and performance profiles. • Partner with project leadership and project-based instructors to schedule classroom instruction, online assessments and field evaluations. • Ensure tools, books and other necessary resources are available for all training sessions. • Manage, mentor and audit project-based instructors, performance evaluators and proctors. • Manage master training calendar for the Operating Group. • Collaborate with project team to create project training plans, including schedules and selection of electrical apprentices. • Partner with Apprenticeship Program Manager and HR Coordinator on completion, tracking and storage of required electrical program documentation. • Assist with the administration of new apprentice registration documents as needed. • Actively participate in electrical subject matter review committees with NCCER and other organizations. • Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸curriculum delivery
• ▸training scheduling
• ▸resource management
• ▸instructor management
• ▸training calendar
• ▸documentation tracking

What You Bring

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Ironworker Lead Trainer to join a dynamic team that impacts the entire organization. The role requires extensive travel—approximately 75% across the United States—and serves as a key liaison between the Apprenticeship Program and operating group leadership. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Mortenson’s postings typically remain open for a minimum of five days, with an average duration of 44 days, and the company reserves the right to hire without legal or financial obligation for unsolicited solicitations. • Utilize effective presentation skills, including creative training techniques and adult learning techniques. • Four or more years of journey or technician-level knowledge and skills in ironworking or a similar trade. • Successful completion of NCCER ICTP preferred. • Exposure to OSHA training requirements. • Exposure to NCCER curriculum preferred. • Classroom training facilitation experience preferred. • Advanced communication, presentation and classroom training facilitation skills. • Knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional methodology. • Basic computer and software skills (Microsoft applications). • Bilingual English/Spanish fluency preferred. • Ability to connect with and influence apprentices and other stakeholders. • Active listening skills and effective communication, including openness to diverse input and feedback. • Current driver's license. • Ability to travel up to 75%.

Requirements

• ▸ironworking
• ▸4+ years
• ▸nccer ictp
• ▸osha
• ▸microsoft
• ▸bilingual

Benefits

The position offers a base salary ranging from $78,700 to $106,300, with higher rates for select locations such as Denver, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, and Washington, D.C. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, life and disability insurance, mental-health resources, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a gym membership discount. • Medical and prescription drug plans with no additional cost vision coverage. • Dental plan. • 401k retirement plan with 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.

Work Environment

Field