Senior Learning and Development Specialist (AI Focused)

This role accelerates company‑wide strategic capability development of AI skills and capabilities for the organization.  The Senior Learning & Development Specialist will define the strategic map of the skill and behaviors the business must build to enable AI. This includes designing integrated, future‑ready development pathways and embedding learning directly into daily work, enabling teams to build AI capabilities faster and drive measurable business performance. The role will deliver dashboards and insights that make adoption, capability growth, and business impact visible to leaders. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Partner with enterprise leadership, business stakeholders, digital & technology and human resources teams to operationalize strategic capability development through clear learning strategies, capability pathways, and workforce enablement.
• Define enterprise capability frameworks identifying the skills, behaviors, and knowledge required across roles and functions to support Mortenson’s strategic priorities. 
• Build and deliver scalable capability development programs that translate strategic priorities into practical, role‑aligned learning experiences that drive measurable performance improvement.
• Source, curate, and integrate best‑in‑class external learning resources to ensure team members have access to high‑quality content aligned to priority capabilities.
• Define learning and capability metrics and deliver dashboards that measure adoption, capability maturity, and readiness across the enterprise.
• Apply instructional design principles to create engaging, learner‑centered experiences using blended, digital, and in‑the‑flow‑of‑work formats.
• Manage vendors and external partners to deliver high‑quality capability development solutions and scalable enablement content.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in learning & development, organizational development, business administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience.

• 8+ years of experience in training, learning and development, or enterprise capability building, with a track record of shaping and delivering learning solutions that support business strategy.

• Demonstrated experience leading workforce enablement for emerging and strategic capabilities such as digital literacy, data skills, innovation, new technologies, or AI‑enabled work.

• Experience leading cross‑functional initiatives and partnering with executive stakeholders to define capability needs and deliver high‑impact, scalable learning strategies.

• Prior experience in construction, architecture, engineering, or real estate development preferred, with an understanding of how capability development supports operational excellence in these industries.

• Expertise in instructional design, adult learning theory, and blended learning strategies, with the ability to translate business capability needs into high‑impact learning solutions.

• Strong understanding of emerging digital and strategic capability areas—such as data literacy, digital fluency, innovation, leadership, and AI‑enabled work—and the ability to convert these concepts into practical, role‑based learning experiences.

• Familiarity with foundational AI and automation concepts (e.g., generative AI tools, agents, multimodal models, AI‑enabled workflows) and the ability to interpret these capabilities for workforce learning and enablement.

• Experience using analytics, learning data, and digital tools to evaluate learning adoption, capability growth, and business impact.

• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across functions and levels.

• Proven ability to manage multiple capability‑building initiatives and deliver results in a fast‑paced, evolving business environment.

• Ability to travel up to 15%.

A few benefits offered include:  

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week) 

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage  
• Dental plan  
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match  
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves  
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance  
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources 
• Tuition reimbursement  
• Adoption Assistance   
• Gym Membership Discount Program   

The base pay range for this role is $92,300 - $138,500. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).  

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.   

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 Please make note:  

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.  
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.  

 ABOUT MORTENSON 

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.  

 Let’s Redefine Possible®  

 Equal Employment Opportunity 

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category. 

 Other Items to Note 

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement. 
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.