Leadership Curriculum & Instruction Consultant

Position summary

The Leadership Curriculum & Instruction Consultant is a seasonally retained contract role that designs and teaches BESCO and Engert's internal development programs, starting with Foreman Development Series (FDS). The consultant owns curriculum content and classroom delivery. Programs in scope include FDS, Construction Wireman, Project Management, and student work-based learning.

Key responsibilities

Curriculum design

• Design or adapt the curriculum and teach the Foreman Development Series, Construction Wireman, Project Management, and the work-based learning programs.
• Develop mentorship and coaching components, focusing on career pathways.
• Keep materials current with BESCO safety, operational and leadership standards. Instruction
• Teach FDS classes in Knoxville and other locations as scheduled.
• Facilitate in-person, online and hands-on sessions for each program.
• Recruit and prepare subject-matter experts from operations to co-teach modules where appropriate. Coordination
• Work with the Marketing Coordinator, who schedules classes, communicates with participants and handles logistics.
• Partner with operations leaders to identify skill gaps and the employees each program should serve.
• Report to the Director of Employee Experience & Communications on program status. Evaluation
• Track attendance, completion and participant feedback for each class.
• Measure results such as promotions, retention and readiness of program graduates.
• Recommend curriculum changes based on results.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years designing and delivering adult learning or leadership development programs.
• Experience teaching front-line supervisors or field leaders, or working in construction, electrical, mechanical, or other skilled trades.
• Strong facilitation skills with mixed audiences, from apprentices to project managers.
• Ability to turn subject-matter expertise into structured modules, slides, exercises and assessments.
• Self-directed follow-through and clear communication. Preferred
• Background in the electrical or mechanical contracting or construction industry.
• Familiarity with apprenticeship, Career Technical Education or union training programs.
• Instructional design training or certification (for example Association of Talent Development or an adult education credential).
• Experience measuring program outcomes such as completion, advancement and retention.