Website Kiewit Corporation
We are adding an Instructional Designer to join our Training and Development team, We believe that training and development is key to retention and are passionate about developing our people in all areas of our business, including Operations/Construction, Trades, Engineering, and Corporate functions. We are looking for an experienced instructional designer, one who is a self-starter who can juggle concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment, is detail-oriented, and contributes to conceptual discussions and decisions. We appreciate a team-player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives and is a strong relationship builder that partners with key stakeholders to design and support the development of engaging programs. In this role, you will work across departments with subject matter experts and content owners to develop and deliver innovative and interactive courses with a focus on the flow of content and defining the best medium for delivery. Training and development has been a central strategy in our success for 136 years. You can be a part of the future. If you are passionate about training and development – there is no better company to work with, because its our passion too!
At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative. We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals — they’re the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won’t find just anywhere. We’re always pushing new limits. You can too.
DISTRICT OVERVIEW
HR Operations is an integral partner and service provider at Kiewit. In recent years, we have gone from decentralized HR groups to a unified, shared service team, with various HR Centers of Excellence. Our vision is to be a best-in-class international HR organization.
LOCATION
This position can be based in either our Omaha NE or Lenexa KS office. (For individuals based in our Lenexa Kansas office, regular travel to Omaha NE will be required).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Uncovering Development Opportunities
- Assess training needs through both systematic assessments and informal discussions
- Build strong partnerships with subject matter experts and content owners to identify key learning objectives, develop curriculum, and deliver innovative learning solutions that are applicable to the learners’ day to day operations.
- Determine the most appropriate delivery methods for training, including instructor-led, virtual, computer-based, or blended learning.
Developing Creative Solutions
- Design creative, learner-centered, performance-based training utilizing an agile design model that engages large and diverse learning audiences.
- Develop graphics for instructor-led, virtual lead and online training
- Develop learning solutions using tools such as Camtasia, Captivate, Storyline, Photoshop, and Microsoft office
- Integrate emerging methods and technologies into learning solutions
- Maintain knowledge of new learning approaches, technologies, and tools through continuous research to ensure our solutions deliver innovation
- Record and edit video, audio and screen recording files for learning solutions
- Select colors, images, text styles, and layouts that are professional and convey a specific message
- Support the revision, re-writing, and review of course content for accuracy and quality. This includes supporting scripting and storyboarding content and leading end to end design for learning solutions
- Leverages the appropriate technologies to support the development of effective copy, instructional text, and audio/video scripts to aid in the creation of facilitator guides, participant guides, and handouts.
Exploring the Cutting Edge
- Propose new learning approaches, technology, and tools through continuous research to ensure our solutions deliver innovation.
- Identify ways to incorporate more progressive strategies into development resources
- Leverage technology to improve learner access to materials and provide just-in-time learning.
Driving Business Impact
- Effectively communicate conceptual ideas and development expertise to internal and external teams.
- Adapt existing learning content to make it relevant for new target audiences.
- Ensure projects are on-time and under budget.
- Assesses the effectiveness of training programs and initiatives in accomplishing desired objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Instructional Design, HR, Business, Education or equivalent is required. Degree must provide knowledge consistent with a degree in Instructional Design
- Must have 5+ years experience developing training/instructional design, in a corporate setting. Prefer experience developing operations or technical training (operations management, project management, sales functions, software/IT, Engineering, Construction or trades/maintenance).
- Must have proven experience developing curriculum from the concept to final delivery to the trainer. (This is NOT a trainer role).
- Experience with eLearning authoring tools is required. (Examples: Articulate, Captivate, Lectora, Storyline, Camtasia, Adobe, Photoshop)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Must be self-driven, detail oriented and able to work in a fast paced environment.
- Must be proficient in MS Office Suite
- Experience with Augmented/Virtual/Mixed/Reality preferred
- Experience with Gamification/Game Design preferred
- Must be wiling to travel as necessary up to 20% of the time.
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
To apply for this job please visit kiewitcareers.kiewit.com.