Workforce Development Director (Concord, NH)

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Workforce Development Director (Concord, NH)

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• April 6, 2026 |
• Chapter, Chapters, New Hampshire/Vermont

Associated Builders & Contractors, NH/VT Chapter

Position Title: Workforce Development Director Reports to: President/CEO Location: Concord, NH Date: January 12, 2026

TO APPLY: Click here to apply.

Job Summary:

Are you a driven, organized professional who thrives on keeping complex programs running smoothly while also bringing fresh ideas to life? Associated Builders and Contractors NH/VT Chapter (ABC) is seeking a passionate Workforce Development Director to lead our registered apprenticeship programs and innovative I Build NH/VT workforce development efforts. In this role, youll combine meticulous task management with creative strategy to expand career pathways, build strong employer partnerships, and inspire the next generation of skilled craft professionals-directly addressing the construction industrys workforce needs.

Youll report to the President-CEO and play a pivotal role in advancing ABCs vision: creating accessible, high-quality training opportunities that help employers build stronger teams and help individuals launch rewarding, long-term careers in construction.

• Drive Apprenticeship Program Excellence (Task-Oriented Core)
• Maintain and process all forms, documentation, and records in the Registered Apprenticeship Partners Information Database System (RAPIDS), including timely uploads of Appendix A and B forms.>
• Support employer participants with compliance requirements, respond promptly to questions, and verify apprentices receive scheduled pay increases per their agreements.
• Track on-the-job training hours, ensure regular documentation, and manage inventory of tools, equipment, and PPE used in programs.>
• Coordinate with related instruction providers to schedule classes and maintain strong relationships.
• Recruit and maintain a roster of qualified instructors and industry presenters.
• Respond to Department of Labor inquiries and ensure full program compliance.
• Recruit new employers into ABCs registered apprenticeship programs and develop new pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship pathways.
• Proactively communicate with employers, apprentices, and instructors to ensure program success and continuous improvement.
• Cultivate and expand relationships with external stakeholders (schools, workforce boards, community organizations) to enhance ABC apprenticeship and I Build initiatives.
• Serve as the creative force behind the I Build workforce development committee: plan and facilitate engaging stakeholder meetings, coordinate events, and deliver tangible value to program sponsors.
• Represent ABC at career fairs, high school outreach events, and industry gatherings to promote construction careers and recruit diverse talent into training programs.
• Bring fresh ideas to make curriculum relatable, exciting, and relevant-helping students and apprentices see real career opportunities in construction.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the President-CEO to support overall workforce development goals.

Required Qualifications

• Proven leadership in workforce development, apprenticeship, training, or related programs (ideally with a focus on compliance and participant success).
• Strong task orientation with exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail for managing documentation, tracking, and compliance.
• Creativity and strategic thinking to innovate in committee management, stakeholder engagement, program design, and outreach.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships and explain complex concepts clearly.
• Experience in recruitment/outreach (e.g., CTE programs, high schools, career fairs) and a passion for guiding students into construction careers.
• Comfort staying current with industry trends, safety regulations, and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in construction training or curriculum development.
• 4+ years of experience in training/education, HR, construction, or workforce development.
• Bachelor's degree in education, Human Resources, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Hands-on field experience in construction, with familiarity in hand/power tools, equipment, and PPE.
• Certifications such as OSHA 10, First Aid, and CPR.

Why Join ABC?

This is more than a job-its a chance to make a lasting impact on an industry facing critical workforce shortages while enjoying excellent benefits in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. NH/VT Chapter is the voice of the merit shop in the construction industry. We accept the responsibility for making that voice heard. We believe the merit shop movement is a movement for the betterment of the individual, the construction industry and the nation.

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ABC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the continuing policy of ABC to take affirmative action to assure equal opportunity for all current and prospective employees without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, personal appearance, marital status, familial status, family responsibility, pregnancy or other pregnancy-related conditions, childbirth, disability, military/veteran status, citizenship status, religion or political affiliation, past convictions or incarceration, prior psychiatric treatment, or any other status protected by federal or state law, local ordinance or Executive Orders. ABC will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with experience. For fringe benefits, ABC provides employees with a generous 401(k) profit sharing and discretionary match, 100% health insurance premium coverage and a Health Savings Account, Personal Time Off, Short Term Disability Insurance, Dental, Life Insurance, EAP and more.

Disability Specifications

ADA: ABC will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Physical Demands

While performing the responsibilities of the role, the employee is required to speak and listen. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle or feel and operate a vehicle. The employee is occasionally required to lift, stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and move boxed items.

Ready to build brighter futures in construction? Apply today and help us grow the skilled workforce our industry-and our communities-need!

Associated Builders and Contractors is a national construction industry trade association established in 1950 with 67 chapters and 24,000 members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC helps members offer a robust employee value proposition, develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work.

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