Learning & Development Project Specialist

Are you a self-motivated team player with a strong sense of ownership and a "get things done" attitude?  Are you effective at managing multiple initiatives at once, very detail-oriented, and organized, like to be busy and productive, learn quickly, and have a track record of being adaptable in a fluid, high-growth environment? If the answer is, “Yes!” then you may be just who we’re looking for!

ARCO has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and self-motivated Learning & Development Project Specialist to join our team. The L&D Project Specialist will be responsible for the tactical development, implementation, execution, and coordination of development programs and learning initiatives. You will work with the Program Manager to ensure quality learning experiences and initiatives in offices across the country. This role involves collaborating closely with HR and L&D leaders, the operations team, and other cross-functional teams. 

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services. 

• Manage learning projects so they are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget
• Coordinate training events, including communication, lodging and transportation logistics, agendas, third party vendors, and feedback surveys
• Establish and maintain learning solutions in the learning management system (Bridge) and Intranet
• Partner with the L&D team to manage local and out-of-town training events
• Manage and maintain the organization’s L&D Event Calendar
• Create, organize, and maintain comprehensive documentation and reporting to replicate processes and institute process improvement
• Manage, organize, and maintain learning content (e.g. recordings, correspondences, planning documentation, course content, etc.), collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure training content is up-to-date, and ensure accessibility and permissions are set correctly
• Support content development, content design, and facilitate course offerings when needed

• BA/BS degree in adult learning, organizational development, organizational behavior, education or related field
• 3-5 years in Learning & Development, organization development, education or other related field
• Excellent analytical skills: strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills is a must
• Familiarity with tools and practices for project management, stakeholder management and results tracking
• Experience with sourcing, vetting and managing vendors
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable and solutions-oriented in the face of problems
• Passion for earning, improving, and sharing best practices
• Proactive team member with excellent attention to detail and follow through; Strong sense of urgency to drive results.
• Ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, and push back on stakeholders when necessary
• Project Management Certification (PMP) preferred
• Experience with public speaking or facilitation preferred
• Experience with Learning Management Systems preferred

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 5,500 design-build projects across 48 states and 38 major cities nationwide. We ranked #3 on the ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms list, and #17 on the ENR Top 400 Contractors list in 2023. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person that can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is, “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers