Vice President, Talent Development

To be a team member at ADB Companies, or as we call it, part of the A-Team, you must be

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to support the company’s mission, vision, and values.
OUR MISSION:

We are a customer-centric partner providing innovative solutions. The safety, well-being, and career growth of our team members are the benchmarks of our success.
POSITION TITLE:

Vice President, Talent Development
REPORTS TO:

Chief Administrative Officer
CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt
POSITION OVERVIEW:

ADB is a Nationwide full turnkey provider of technology infrastructure solutions including Wireline, Wireless, Technology, Critical Infrastructure, and Engineering. Our customer centric approach has ensured long-term relationships with commercial clients, service providers, local, state, and federal government organizations. We recognize our team members as our greatest asset, ensuring that their safety, well-being, and career growth are always our number one priority. Our

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culture includes a focus on Safety, Wellness, Learning, Diversity and Inclusion, and giving back to our communities.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Purpose: Build leaders from within, eliminate skill gaps, and create pathways from the field to the executive suite
Own the internal leadership program portfolio, including PM Boot Camp, Frontline Leadership Academy, and Extreme Ownership Academy, with incentives tied to completion
Direct the LMS revamp in partnership with BTS: mobile first, gamified, and built to work on a job site, with standardized onboarding and real time progress tracking
Rebuild CAM development plans with clear field to leader pathways and defined learning modules, in strong partnership with HR on new Team Member onboarding
Deploy tailored programs including the College Graduate Supervisor Program, licensed apprenticeships (TIRAP model), tuition reimbursement, and SkillBridge for military to civilian transitions
Workforce Development Responsibilities

The VP owns the ADB Academy, the company's six level workforce development architecture spanning L1 Field Ready through L6 Executive Development. This is not an HR training program. It is a business performance engine with direct outputs in project margin, forecast accuracy, and retention.
Architect and govern the six-level pathway: Field Ready, Field Excellence, PM Boot Camp, Emerging Leaders, Manager Excellence, and Executive Development, with defined competency gates at every level
Deliver PM Boot Camp as the highest priority program: financial management, contract administration, project controls, risk management, and customer management, delivered in 90-day sprint cohorts with senior PM mentorship and margin performance tracked as a KPI
Launch and sustain the New Hire Academy so every incoming Team Member receives standardized onboarding, safety and compliance training, and grounding in ADB culture and values
Own succession planning tools and CAM development plans, ensuring visible internal pipelines for L3 and above roles so internal promotion becomes ADB's primary talent strategy
Manage the annual program investment budget across LMS, course content, recognition platforms, and culture activation, and deliver quarterly executive impact reports with ROI against baseline KPIs
Benchmark continuously against direct competitors and enterprise leaders to keep ADB's development offering competitive for talent
SUCCESS FACTORS:

Ability to travel nationwide
A strong belief in ZERO — Being safe 100% of the time is the expectation
Alignment with company mission, vision, and values
A high level of customer centricity
Proven ability to lead leaders; builds and develops managers, not just individual contributors
Ability to perform in a fast-paced work environment
A high level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skills
Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and driven to accomplish department goals
Ability to be organized, problem solve, and be solution oriented
Strong ability to influence desired outcomes by master relationship building
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Strategic and forward thinking with strong business and financial acumen
Proficient with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.)
WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This role operates out of ADB's corporate headquarters located in Pacific, MO or one of our offices in Dallas, San Antonio, Atlanta, Houston, Lockport, or remote depending on location
This role operates out of a temperature-controlled office environment
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptops, copiers, and cell phones
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

Program completion rates and promotions from across all Academy levels
Turnover reduction and cost of replacement savings against the construction industry baseline
New hire time to full productivity and year 1 program ROI delivered against approved investment
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Required

10+ years of progressive experience in talent development, learning and development, organizational development, or culture leadership, with at least 5 years leading a function or department.
Demonstrated success building leadership development programs, academies, or structured career pathways in a distributed, field-based workforce
Experience selecting and implementing enterprise platforms such as LMS and recognition systems, including RFP leadership and vendor management
Proven budget ownership with the ability to build and defend a ROI case to executive leadership
Willingness to travel nationwide to regional offices and job sites; programs are designed where the work happens
Proven record of working independently to prioritize and build processes from the ground up
Preferred

Experience in construction, telecom infrastructure, utilities, or another skilled trades environment
Experience in a private equity backed or high growth company where talent and culture outcomes are measured as business outcomes
SHRM SCP, SPHR, CPTD, or comparable certification
Experience standing up or governing a corporate foundation or structured volunteerism program
CORE COMPETENTCIES:

Extreme Ownership: Takes full accountability for outcomes across every pillar; no excuses, no side projects
Field First Orientation: Designs for the trailer, the job site, and the crew, not just the corporate office
Executive Communication: Translates culture and development work into business language: margin, retention, ramp time, and ROI
Builder's Mindset: Comfortable creating structure where none exists, then holding it accountable to KPIs
Cross Functional Influence: Partners effectively with HR, Safety, BTS, Corporate Communications, Marketing, and regional operations leadership
ADB Companies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates agree to complete a selection assessment and pre-employment drug screen.
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