Senior Functional Training Program Manager

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

The Senior Functional Training Program Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving training programs that build core project management, contract, risk, and operational capabilities across the Construction Division. This role partners with Subject Matter Experts and cross-functional teams to ensure employees are equipped with the practical knowledge and tools needed to deliver projects successfully, reduce risk exposure, and drive consistent execution. Additional responsibilities may include:

What You Need To Succeed at McKinstry:

• • 7+ years of experience leading training, learning, workforce development, or instructional design programs, preferably within construction or related industry.

• • Demonstrated success designing and launching scalable learning programs from concept through implementation.

• • Experience leading discovery efforts, conducting needs assessments, and developing recommendations for new workforce development initiatives.

• • Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and learning technologies.

• • Experience partnering with Subject Matter Experts and business leaders to translate operational needs into practical learning solutions.

• • Ability to design and facilitate engaging learning experiences through instructor-led, blended formats, and e-learning.

• • Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with a track record of driving adoption of new tools, processes, or behaviors.

• • Continuous improvement mindset, using data and feedback to evaluate effectiveness and refine programs.

• • Excellent facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills across technical and leadership audiences.

• • Experience leveraging learning management systems and reporting tools (e.g., Docebo) to support program administration, analytics, and learner engagement.

• • Experience providing people leadership, including coaching, development, and performance management.

• • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.

• • Ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate organizational change, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred experience:

• • Experience in construction, project-based operations, or related industries.

• • Working knowledge of project delivery, contracts, risk management, cost control, scheduling, and operational workflows.

• • Experience building onboarding academies, role-based development programs, professional certification pathways, or large-scale workforce development initiatives

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• "Building Good" paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $89,010 - $151,300 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment iscontingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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