Balfour Beatty US
Instructional Designer
ADDIE
Canva
Edtech.com's Summary
Balfour Beatty US is hiring an Instructional Designer to enhance employee development and compliance training within the construction industry. The role involves assessing training needs, designing instructional content, and evaluating training effectiveness while collaborating with subject matter experts and business units.
Highlights
- Assess training needs and conduct analysis to identify skill and knowledge gaps.
- Design and develop instructor-led and self-paced training materials aligned with business goals.
- Collaborate with SMEs, training staff, and leaders to create engaging learning experiences.
- Use software tools such as PowerPoint, Articulate 360, and Canva for content development.
- Implement instructional design models like ADDIE to develop curriculum.
- Evaluate training effectiveness using feedback and performance data, updating content as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; certification in Instructional Design or Training Professional preferred.
- Experience with adult learning theories and learning management systems like Dayforce or Workday is advantageous.
- Supports key company initiatives including Zero Harm, Sustainability, and a People-First culture.
- Works in a hybrid environment with part office and part remote schedule.
Instructional Designer Full Description
Instructional Designer
Req #696
Dallas, TX, USA
Job Description
Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.
Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).
Our Benefits
Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Tuition Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
And more!
Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Tuition Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
And more!
Summary
Balfour Beatty is seeking an Instructional Designer to join our Leadership Development team. This individual will work a hybrid schedule and preferably report to our Dallas, TX, office. However, individuals who would like to work out of a different U.S.-based Balfour Beatty office will be taken under consideration as well.
The Instructional Designer plays a crucial role in supporting the company's commitment to employee development, compliance training, and professional growth within the construction industry. He or she assesses knowledge gaps, develops and designs content, and evaluates the effectiveness of training. The Instructional Designer will support the smooth execution of learning and development programs while collaborating with training staff, subject matter experts (SMEs) and business units.
Essential Functions
Needs Analysis and Strategy (15%)
- Partner with training staff and organizational leaders to assess training needs and clarify content requirements.
- Conduct needs analysis to identify skill, knowledge and performance gaps that inform targeted learning solutions.
Development and Design (50%)
- Design and develop instructor-led and self-paced content that align with business goals.
- Collaborate with SMEs, training staff, and leaders to develop effective and engaging learning experiences.
- Implement branding guidelines, design standards and approved templates to ensure consistency and quality.
- Create high-quality deliverables such as slide decks, participant handouts, and e-learning modules that are visually appealing and instructionally sound.
Evaluation and Improvement (35%)
- Evaluate training effectiveness using feedback, performance data, and assessment results to drive continuous improvement.
- Gather and analyze participation, engagement, and completion to inform content enhancements.
- Identify outdated or low-impact content and revise materials to maintain relevant course offerings.
Embrace key Balfour Beatty initiatives, like Zero Harm, Sustainability, and our People-First Culture, and do your part to demonstrate relentless behaviors and embed them into our culture.
Education, Experience and Knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or 4 years of relevant experience in related field; Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or Education
- Certificate in Instructional Design/Certified Training Professional preferred
- Work experience in training and curriculum/course design across diverse settings required
- Experience working with PowerPoint, Articulate 360, and Canva required
- Knowledge of adult learning theories and engaging learning methods required
- Experience implementing ADDIE model or other ISD models required
- Experience working with learning technologies or learning management systems (Dayforce, Workday, etc.) preferred
Key Skills and Attributes
- Strong writing ability, communication skills, and interpersonal skills
- Maintains understanding of education and training methods, practices, and technologies
- Is organized and pays meticulous attention to detail in the creation and iteration of work
- Demonstrates flexibility, and the ability to be resourceful and manage changing priorities
- Demonstrates high willingness to collaborate and partner with others
Typical Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Typical Physical Demands: Regularly use hands to manipulate tools, controls, phones and computer keyboard. Frequently stand, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, and stoop. Sit and stand to do clerical work. Regularly lift and move office supplies up to 50 lbs.
Typical Work Conditions: Work is performed in a hybrid setting that requires working three days per week at the office and two days per week at home. Employee frequently interacts directly with community management, facilities management, residents and staff members during the workday.
This job description does not list all of the responsibilities of the job. Incumbents may be asked to perform other functions. Incumbents will be evaluated in part based upon their performance of the responsibilities listed in this description.
The Company has the right to revise the job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice (subject to applicable laws).
Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.
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