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Director of People Development

Crowder Construction Co
life insurance, sick time, long term disability, 401(k), profit sharing
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
6425 Brookshire Boulevard (Show on map)
Nov 17, 2025
Since 1947, Crowder has built a legacy of success in the construction industry. We work throughout the Southeast on heavy construction infrastructure projects ranging from bridges, dams, water and waste water treatment facilities, power plants and other energy facilities. We are a general contractor who self performs civil, electrical and mechanical trades on both traditional and more complex alternative delivery projects. As a family-owned company, it is the spirit of not only doing the right things, but doing things the right way that is the true legacy of our founders and our people. Crowder is Building America and Proud of It as reflected in our Mission Statement: We are dedicated to superior performance and committed to making a positive difference for our clients, for our communities, and in the lives of our employees. If you are looking for a career, not just a job, with a company committed to your future, apply today. CROWDER IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE) All Qualified Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Crowder is a Drug Free Workplace and E-Verify Employer REQUIREMENTS: ALL Applicants must be: 18 years of Age Able to Pass a Drug Test Legally Eligible to Work in the US Position Overview The Director of People Development is responsible for designing, executing, and continually optimizing an organization-wide learning and development framework that aligns with business goals and drives workforce capability, performance, engagement and succession. This strategic leadership role will ensure that learning initiatives are innovative, measurable, and future-focused to support talent development across all levels of the organization. Key Responsibilities Crowder YOUniversity Program Design and Implementation: Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable learning programs for all employees in all stages of their career path, including new hire/rehire training, craft skills training, technical training, project management / field supervision, leadership development and any relevant compliance training. Work with People Development Manager, Employee Services Director and Corporate Safety Director and Division leadership to ensure the Stage 1 - Onboarding process for new hires and rehires results in a great start at Crowder, and that the process for supporting the first 90 days encourages retention of high performers. Promote upskilling in areas like project and field management, safety, and critical path administrative roles. Leverage HR tech platforms such as learning management systems (LMS), performance tracking, career pathing, e-learning, artificial intelligence and microlearning tools. Ensure learning solutions are engaging, measurable, and aligned with our culture, established learning principles and effective instructional design. Collaborative Engagement: Partner with Corporate and Division leadership to ensure learning strategies address critical and future business needs. Serve as a thought leader on People Development within Crowder, focusing on capability building and continuous learning so that people are more likely to achieve their potential. Demonstrate accountability for outcomes and communicate learning goals and results clearly to all key managers/leaders. Team Leadership: Supervise the People Development Manager and support the Crowder YOUniversity team to grow their talents and continue their career path at Crowder while delivering the best training solutions across the organization. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team and ensure that culture extends in all relationships throughout the organization. Qualifications Preferred Master's or Bachelor's degree in Adult Learning Theory / Education, Instructional Design or Organizational Development -or- equivalent and extensive combination of certifications and training experience Preferred Certifications: ATD - Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) AIHR Organizational Development Certificate SHRM - Senior Certified Professional (SCP) -or-HRCI-Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) 8-10 or more years of experience in learning and development, with at least 3-5 years in a strategic or director level role Preferred experience in or near the construction industry Exceptional communication and facilitation skills Direct experience in personality and workplace behavior assessments (preferably the Workplace Big Five as well as others) Advanced Computer Skills and strong affinity for progressive applications Benefits At the heart of Crowder's Mission Statement is the commitment to "make a positive difference in the lives of our employees." Our comprehensive benefits package is custom-designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits: Health Plans, including Medical, Dental and Vision Healthcare Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Program with Incentives 401k Savings and Profit Sharing Plan with Matching Contributions Life/AD&D Insurance Supplemental Voluntary and Dependent Life Insurance Short and Long Term Disability Company Paid Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave Crowder YOUniversity Career-Based Training Educational Assistance Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment. Click the Apply button above to be considered for the opening.