Craft Workforce Development Manager

Craft Workforce Development ManagerDuration: PermSalary: $100K-$125K baseLocation: Ideally onsite in Phoenix, AZ. Austin, TX or Albuquerque, NM Must-Haves:5+ years of experience within apprenticeship, workforce development, craft training, or a related fieldDirect experience owning or managing a Registered Apprenticeship ProgramHands-on experience with Department of Labor and/or state workforce/apprenticeship agencies, including apprenticeship registration, applications, program standards, documentation, and complianceStrong understanding of apprenticeship compliance, including RTI, OJT, wage progression, recordkeeping, reporting, apprentice ratios, and audit readinessExperience supporting craft/skilled trades or field-based workforcesExperience developing and/or facilitating skilled trades training, including coordinating technical instruction with hands-on/field learningExperience managing apprenticeship program budgets and overall program operationsAbility to own an apprenticeship program end-to-end, balancing compliance, training, operations, and workforce developmentPlusses:Experience with one or more of the four current apprenticeship trades: Electrical, Carpentry, Sheet Metal, and PipefittingExperience designing apprenticeship pathways and building training programs or curriculum from the ground upExisting network within skilled trades, apprenticeship, education, or workforce developmentExperience identifying and pursuing grants/public workforce funding for apprenticeship programsExperience with New Mexico Department of Workforce SolutionsKnowledge of Davis-Bacon, prevailing wage, certified payroll, CHIPS and Science Act, and Inflation Reduction Act requirementsExperience with NCCERExperience developing journeyworkers/craft professionals into trainers, instructors, or mentorsExperience with multi-state apprenticeship programsSpanish/English bilingual is a strong plusConstruction experience is helpful, but large GC experience is NOT requiredDay-to-Day:Own the Brycon Registered Apprenticeship Program from end to end across Electrical, Carpentry, Sheet Metal, and PipefittingEnsure apprenticeships remain properly registered, compliant, documented, and audit-ready with the Department of Labor and applicable state agenciesManage apprenticeship registration, progression, RTI, OJT, attendance, wage progression, completion, and required recordkeepingMaintain relationships with workforce agencies and navigate program registrations, modifications, applications, and reportingOwn the apprenticeship program budget and monitor costs and resourcesIdentify applicable grants, workforce funding, and partnership opportunities to help fund and expand the programBuild relationships within local trades, education, and workforce communities to promote the apprenticeship program and drive enrollmentDesign, develop, schedule, and facilitate craft training for apprenticesEnsure training covers technical job skills, hands-on application, safety, and career progressionPartner with craft trainers and subject matter experts, including pipefitting and other trade instructors, to deliver effective trainingDevelop scalable training content and apprenticeship pathwaysCoordinate with operations, HR, Accounting, Payroll, Safety, instructors, and field leadershipMonitor enrollment, retention, progression, completion, training effectiveness, and overall program performanceTravel between Phoenix, Albuquerque, and Austin when needed to support apprentices and facilitate in-person trainingJob Description:Insight Global is seeking a Manager, Craft Workforce Development for a top construction and advanced manufacturing client. This individual will take full ownership of a Registered Apprenticeship Program supporting Electrical, Carpentry, Sheet Metal, and Pipefitting trades within a growing self-perform construction organization specializing in highly technical clean-room and semiconductor environments.This is a hands-on workforce development leadership role combining apprenticeship program ownership, regulatory compliance, budget management, workforce partnerships, and craft training. The manager will ensure the program remains compliant with Department of Labor and state requirements while developing apprenticeship pathways, managing training content, facilitating learning, securing workforce funding opportunities, and building relationships that strengthen the skilled-trades talent pipeline. The ideal candidate understands Registered Apprenticeship Programs from end to end and is equally comfortable navigating compliance requirements, managing a budget, building training, working directly with craft professionals, and facilitating programs onsite.Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.Benefit packages for this role include: Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.