Learning & Development Specialist

Learning & Development Specialist - Alexandria, VA

Full-time Regular

Alexandria, VA, US

Love Where You Work!

If you’re excited by the idea of working alongside a team of dynamic professionals who deliver award-winning projects for some of the nation’s most successful companies, look no further than rand* construction corporation. Recognized as a Best Places to Work by the Washington Business Journal and a Top Workplaces by the Washington Post, rand* offers a culture of excellence, opportunity, and unlimited growth.

We’re currently hiring a Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist to join our Human Resources team. This is a full-time, in-office position based in Alexandria, Virginia and will report to the Senior Director of Human Resources.

What you’ll do: The L&D Specialist is responsible for creating content and delivering training needs for team members nationwide. The individual will be hands-on and a visionary who will work with subject matter experts to update existing learning materials and develop new online and instructor-led training programs. The ideal candidate is an experienced training specialist, preferably with a background in the construction industry. This individual has a passion for creating content, delivering on-line and in-person trainings and collaborating with key stakeholders.

ABOUT rand*

rand* construction is an award-winning, woman founded, woman-owned national commercial contractor specializing in tenant interiors, retail, restaurants, and building renovations. Founded in 1989 by Linda Rabbitt, rand* has grown from a small interiors firm to a multi-market construction company offering a wide range of services to national and regional clients. Today, rand* is headquartered in Alexandria, VA, and manages regional offices in Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Denver, CO; and Salt Lake City, UT with revenues in excess of $650 million annually.

A successful candidate will bring a strong toolkit of business acumen, agility, sound judgment, strategic consulting expertise, and relationship management skills.

Qualified Candidates Will Possess The Following

• Must have a background in adult learning theory, design, and development of training programs.
• Understanding of new/current training methodologies, theories, and techniques
• Identify knowledge and skill gaps and make recommendations for improvement measures
• Design and develop classroom and eLearning modules that leverage adult learning principles and concepts for learner engagement
• Facilitate classroom training on knowledge, skills, and system information
• Facilitate conversation and discussion among subject matter experts
• Ability to work with ambiguity in a fast moving, dynamic environment
• Ability to identify a solution and deliver a product with measurable results
• Responsible for scheduling and coordinating training, company-wide, for all instructor-led or in person offerings
• Responsible for developing, delivering and managing curriculum for each company position i.e. role-based training.
  
  

Preferred Candidates Will Also Possess The Following Skills

• Proven ability to build, execute, manage, and improve programs and projects.
• Experience with instructional design tools, including Rise, Storyline 360, Canva, and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated experience with LMS systems, Cornerstone strongly preferred.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience in presenting to senior leadership.
• EQ and a willingness to roll up their sleeves to get the job done.
• Design experience including Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar
• Project Management skills and abilities
• Understanding of adult learning concepts and curriculum development
• Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in a related field from an accredited University required
• Association of Talent Development certifications a plus