Director, Learning

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We’re just built to be better. We are a great company.

We are seeking a Director, Learning & People Development to join the Atlas team

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Develop and implement a comprehensive training and development strategy offering technical, field, and management training aligned with business goals and objectives.
2. Collaborate with key stakeholders at all levels in the company to help identify talent development needs, drive leadership excellence, and foster a culture of continuous learning and growth.
3. Design and deliver targeted, high-quality training materials, including e-learning modules, workshops, webinars, and other educational resources, ensuring the right blend of in-house and vendor supported content to meet business needs.
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives and programs and make data-driven recommendations for improvement based on surveys, feedback, assessments, metrics, and stakeholder interviews.
5. Develop metrics and evaluation systems to measure the effectiveness, outcomes, and impact of training programs and systems, as well as identify gaps and recommend improvements.
6. Stay current with industry trends and best practices, ensuring that training programs and initiatives align with the latest methodologies and technologies.
7. Recommend and implement technical solution(s) (LMS or other applications) to meet all learning and development needs, including onboarding, health & safety, mandatory trainings, and skills & certifications tracking.
8. Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure the accuracy and relevance of training materials.
9. Work with our Chief Diversity Officer to support the design and implementation of programs that foster and develop an inclusive culture.
10. Work with human resources, operational and corporate leadership to create and implement career development pathways.
11. Work with marketing/communications to create learning and development materials to ensure a cohesive visual identity.
12. Develop and maintain relationships with external training vendors and industry associations.
13. Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on learning and development opportunities.
14. Work with leadership to develop and design succession planning, talent assessment, key experiences, career development planning, culture-building initiatives, identification of high potential leaders, leadership training, and mapping talent strategies to business plans.
15. Foster a culture of continuous learning and development across the organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or related field.
2. Preferred advanced degree in Adult Learning, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field.
3. 10+ years of working experience in human resources, or equivalent and at least 8 years in talent management or professional development.
4. Proven experience in designing and implementing training programs in the engineering and construction industry.
5. In-depth understanding of construction industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
6. Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and methodologies.
7. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively deliver training to individuals at all levels.
8. Proven ability to assess training needs and develop strategies to address them.
9. Experience in managing e-learning platforms and learning management systems, including implementing such systems enterprise-wide.
10. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
11. Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
12. Consultative, customer-centric focus.
13. Ability to think strategically and translate business needs into effective learning solutions.
14. Understanding of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
15. Proficient with Adobe and Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
16. Proficient with use of SharePoint document management.
17. Affiliations with construction industry member groups, such as AGC, CMAA, NAWIC, DBIA, etc. preferred.
18. The ability to travel 25-30% to visit business and field offices.

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

Who We Are:

We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education, and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond.

Our Values:

Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.

Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are at the core of our purpose & values:

We are committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities where we live and work. We believe in our heart-led approach and place a strong focus on conducting our business in an ethical, compassionate, and respectful way. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program, we seek to hire, develop, and promote a talented and diverse team of professionals nationwide. We believe in leveraging the power of our different backgrounds, beliefs, perspectives and capabilities to create value for our company and our communities. Our values of Life, Heart, Mastery, and Trust are the principles by which we operate, the character of our people, and the culture of our organization. We’re Stronger Together.

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.