Learning and Development Manager at Superior Rigging and Erecting Co – Atlanta, Georgia

L&D Manager| Full-Time | Location: Atlanta, Georgia | Starting Salary: $90,000 (based on experience)
Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off Included

Superior Rigging and Erecting is a specialty crane, rigging, and steel erection contractor built on safety, discipline, and accountability. We support complex industrial and commercial projects across the Southeast and are known for engineered lift execution, field precision, and a culture that makes the Tough Look Easy. Our work includes critical lifts, machinery moves, structural steel erection, and high-risk engineered operations where technical accuracy and field execution must align without compromise.

Our continued growth depends on building a highly capable workforce and strong operational leadership. The Learning and Development Manager plays a critical role in strengthening leadership capability, workforce skills, and operational performance across the organization.

Position Summary

Superior Rigging and Erecting is seeking an experienced Learning and Development Manager to design, build, and lead company-wide training and workforce development programs that directly support operational excellence, safety leadership, and leadership effectiveness.

This role partners closely with Operations, Safety, Project Management, and Human Resources leadership to identify workforce capability gaps and develop practical training solutions that improve performance in both field and office environments.

The Learning and Development Manager owns learning strategy, curriculum architecture, training delivery, learning systems administration, and the measurement of training effectiveness. The right candidate will bring strong instructional design expertise, operational credibility, and the ability to translate business needs into structured learning programs that scale with company growth.

Key Responsibilities

Learning Strategy and Workforce Development

• Develop and execute a comprehensive learning and development strategy aligned with operational goals, safety expectations, and leadership standards
• Translate business objectives, field realities, and performance gaps into structured and measurable training programs
• Establish company-wide learning standards, governance, and accountability
• Build structured learning pathways for supervisors, project managers, directors, and emerging leaders

Training Needs Analysis and Leadership Partnership

• Conduct ongoing training needs assessments through engagement with field leadership, project managers, and department leaders
• Observe field and office work practices to identify skill gaps, behavioral risks, and development opportunities
• Partner with leadership to prioritize training initiatives based on business need, operational risk, and workforce impact
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on workforce development and capability planning

Curriculum Design and Program Development

• Design and develop leadership, technical, operational, and compliance training programs
• Create practical, field-relevant learning content including instructor-led courses, workshops, simulations, and job aids
• Ensure training content reflects adult learning principles and real-world operational application
• Develop facilitator guides, participant materials, and standardized training tools to support consistent program delivery

Training Delivery and Facilitation

• Facilitate training sessions for supervisors, managers, project managers, and operational leaders
• Lead workshops focused on leadership effectiveness, documentation discipline, performance management, communication, accountability, and safety leadership
• Coach internal leaders and subject matter experts to effectively deliver training content
• Ensure training programs remain practical, engaging, and applicable to daily operational work

Learning Systems and Training Administration

• Administer and optimize training programs within Paylocity Learning and related systems
• Ensure training assignments, completion tracking, and reporting remain accurate and audit-ready
• Evaluate learning technologies and delivery methods that improve training accessibility and effectiveness
• Maintain structured training records supporting compliance and safety documentation requirements

Measurement and Continuous Improvement

• Establish metrics to measure training effectiveness, knowledge transfer, and operational impact
• Analyze training data, participant feedback, and performance trends to evaluate program effectiveness
• Continuously improve training content based on operational outcomes and emerging workforce needs
• Provide leadership reporting on training participation, completion rates, and performance impact

Leadership Development and Succession Support

• Design leadership development programs that prepare supervisors and managers for expanded responsibility
• Support succession planning by identifying development needs for critical operational roles
• Partner with Human Resources leadership to align learning programs with workforce planning and talent strategy
• Build development frameworks that strengthen internal promotion and long-term workforce capability

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Seven or more years of progressive experience in learning and development, workforce training, or organizational development
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering leadership development and workforce training programs
• Strong working knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and facilitation best practices
• Experience administering learning management systems, preferably Paylocity Learning
• Proven ability to influence and partner with leaders at all organizational levels
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills
• Ability to operate independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Direct involvement in high-profile, technically challenging projects
• Opportunity to build and lead a learning and development function within a growing organization

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Superior Rigging and Erecting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate, and discipline employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

ADA and Employment Status Notice

Superior Rigging and Erecting complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable laws to ensure reasonable accommodations are available when needed. This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employment is at-will unless stated otherwise in writing.