Employee Development Coordinator

Dondlinger Construction Company is one of the industry's most experienced general contractors with over 127 years in business. Founded in 1898, Dondlinger has a long history of completing landmark projects throughout the region, including Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Missouri and Iowa. We have capabilities in commercial building, civil construction; including bridge and heavy highway, and underground utility construction. In addition, we work year-round, have career advancement opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. Visit our website at to learn more about our completed and currently "under construction" projects, our rich past and our exciting future. Dondlinger Construction is an EEO Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Job Title: Employee Development Coordinator

Job Responsibilities:

* Support employee development and safety training initiatives for all divisions.
* Review current skill-development needs and create training programs alongside company leadership.
* Develop and implement comprehensive training strategies and processes for multiple roles within the organization.
* Responsible for coordinating and leading employee development workshops with company leadership, field management and tradesmen.
* Collaborate with job-site supervisors and company leadership to assess training gaps/create solutions.
* Deliver training programs to employees to enhance safety awareness and best practices; assist with new hire safety orientation on a regular basis.
* Facilitate safety crisis training workshops focused on incident response, hazard mitigation, and employee preparedness.
* Train employees in safe practices for equipment operations, rigging, fall protection, excavation/trenching, confined spaces and other construction processes.
* Determine the most critical gaps where new or enhanced skills and safety training resources are needed to support company growth.
* Educate employees on safe work practices in extreme weather conditions, including hot, cold and wet environments.
* Oversee, implement, and track all training programs.
* Host regular toolbox talks.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of OSHA regulations, industry best practices and emerging safety trends.
* Promote Dondlinger safety policies throughout all levels of the organization.
* Other miscellaneous duties as directed.

Required Qualifications:

* Proven experience in training and development.
* Must have outstanding communication skills with the ability to create strong relationships with company leadership and job-site supervisors.
* Must be highly organized and able to deliver effective safety/skills training.
* Ability to travel to various jobsites throughout Kansas, must have a valid driver's license with a clean record.
* Ability to pass a DOT physical is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience in the construction industry or in construction safety is highly preferred.
* Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred.
* Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations and industry standards is preferred.
* Knowledge of OSHA and MSHA regulations.
* Certified Red Cross CPR, first aid, AED instructor is a plus. If not certified, must be willing to obtain.

What do we offer?

* Health Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* Life Insurance
* 401K/Retirement
* Employee Stock Ownership Program
* Holiday Pay
* Paid Time Off (PTO)

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Dondlinger Constuction is an EEO Compliant Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply.

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