POSITION SUMMARY

Are you an experienced Instructional Designer with a passion for shaping the future of learning? Do you thrive on creating engaging and impactful training experiences? If so, we want YOU to be the driving force behind our cutting-edge educational initiatives! As an Instructional Designer with 5-7 years of experience in instructional design and a background in construction and engineering, you will play a crucial role in creating and enhancing training materials to support our organization's learning and development initiatives. You will collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and stakeholders to design and deliver effective, engaging, and impactful learning solutions.

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What you’ll do:

Needs Analysis: Conduct needs assessments to identify knowledge gaps and training requirements, ensuring learning solutions are relevant and effective.

Curriculum Development: Create, update, and maintain training curricula, modules, and courses for construction and engineering professionals. Ensure content aligns with industry standards and best practices. Leverages the ADDIE five stages: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The ADDIE model relies on each stage being done in the given order but with a focus on reflection and iteration.
Content Creation: Develop a variety of instructional materials, including eLearning courses, instructional and operational manuals, videos, and interactive simulations, tailored to the specific needs of our workforce.
Learning Technologies: Utilize instructional design software and tools to develop and deliver training materials. Stay up-to-date with emerging eLearning technologies and trends.
Facilitation and Delivery: Facilitate virtual and live events and prep SME's (train the trainer) etc.
Evaluation: Implement evaluation processes to assess the impact of training programs. Use feedback and data to continuously improve instructional content and methods.
Quality Assurance: Ensure the accuracy, quality, and consistency of training materials. Review and update content as necessary to maintain relevance and effectiveness.
Compliance: Ensure training materials align with industry regulations, safety standards, and compliance requirements in the construction and engineering field.

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How you'll do it:

Collaboration: Work closely with subject matter experts in construction and engineering to extract and translate technical information into learner-friendly content.

Project Management: Manage instructional design projects, including timelines, budgets, and resources. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and deadlines.

What you’ll need to be successful:

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Adult Education, or a related field.

5-7 years of experience in instructional design, particularly within the construction and engineering industry.
Proficiency in instructional design software and eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Suite).
Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with SMEs and stakeholders.
Proven experience and effective performance to facilitate in-person and virtually with a variety of mediums, technologies, and audiences.
Knowledge of industry-specific regulations, safety standards, and compliance requirements.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

A commitment to staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies in instructional design.

The candidate will travel to national locations 30% but may vary with business demands.

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YOU Matter

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you! At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job. We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE , SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

Benefits:

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:

401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting

Annual incentive program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee

Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance

Disability Income Protection Insurance

Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)

Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave

Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

****All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks. ****

We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time

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