Coastal Construction Group, in the Waterford District, is one of Florida’s largest and most respected full-service construction firms. With over five decades of experience, our portfolio includes iconic projects like the Four Seasons at the Surf Club, Porsche Design Tower, and Aston Martin Residences. We operate with more than 500 team members across Miami, West Palm Beach, Naples, and Tampa, specializing in high-profile hospitality, residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. At Coastal, we pride ourselves on our innovative approach and commitment to excellence in tackling Florida’s most complex construction challenges.
Position Summary:
The Talent Development Manager designs and drives programs that build individual capability, enhance team effectiveness, and prepare leaders for the future. This role partners closely with People & Culture, business leaders, and external providers to identify talent needs and create development strategies that align with organizational goals. The manager also owns the creation and continuous improvement of onboarding programs that set new hires up for long-term success.
Key Responsibilities:
Talent Strategy & Planning
- Develop and execute talent development strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Partner with senior leaders to identify future capability needs and succession risks.
- Support performance management, career pathing, high-potential (HiPo) initiatives, and retention strategies
Onboarding Program Management
- Design and lead company-wide onboarding experiences that accelerate new hire integration and engagement.
- Partner with People & Culture and department leads to ensure onboarding content reflects business priorities and culture.
- Regularly evaluate onboarding effectiveness and iterate based on feedback and outcomes.
Leadership & Employee Development
- Design and deliver engaging learning programs for employees and people managers.
- Lead initiatives such as leadership development, mentorship programs, and emerging leader cohorts.
- Support team development and talent pipeline planning.
Program Management
- Oversee end-to-end program design, delivery, communication, and evaluation.
- Use data to assess impact, improve programs, and report on ROI.
- Manage learning platforms or systems in collaboration with L&D.
Coaching & Facilitation
- Facilitate internal workshops, team development sessions, and offsites.
- Provide coaching or advisory support to people leaders.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Instructional Design, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in training and development, with a proven track record in leadership program design and facilitation
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple learning initiatives from needs assessment to delivery
- Expertise in blended learning design (in-person, virtual, blended)
- Strategic thinker with a strong understanding of workforce planning and talent development
- Creative and dynamic training designer who can build engaging, high-impact programs
- Excellent facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to inspire and engage audiences at all levels
- Adaptable and flexible, comfortable with changing priorities and feedback-driven itineraries’
- Industry experience or experience in a similar environment (e.g., construction, field-based, or project-driven industries) is preferred
- Travel to other Coastal office locations as needed. Expected travel is 30%, including some overnight.
Why Join Coastal Construction?
At Coastal, you’ll join a values-driven organization that’s shaping the skyline and culture of Florida. We believe in investing in our people as much as we do in our projects. You’ll play a pivotal role in helping employees grow and lead with purpose.
We also offer the following benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus Opportunities
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Pet Insurance