Instructional Designer

McGough is a respected partner that brings six generations of experience to high profile, unique and complex construction projects. We take great pride in our people and their extraordinary expertise in planning, development, construction and facility management. McGough employee tenure reflects the commitment and pride we share in our work. Ask anyone who knows us - the caliber of our people sets us apart.

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER

The Instructional Designer is responsible for designing, developing, and continuously improving high-impact learning solutions that support the safety, productivity, leadership, and professional development of employees across field and office roles. This role partners closely with subject matter experts, operations leaders, and safety teams to translate real-world construction practices into engaging, practical, and scalable training experiences.

The ideal candidate understands adult learning principles, has experience designing for hands-on and compliance-driven environments, and can balance structured instructional design with the realities of a fast-paced construction organization.

Qualifications:

Required:

* Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning & Development, Organizational Development, or comparable experience

* 3-5 years of instructional design or learning experience (construction, manufacturing, industrial, or safety-driven environments preferred)

* Minimum of 3+ years of experience with L&D related authoring software

* Minimum of 3+ years of experience working with a Learning Management System (LMS)

* Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies

* Experience developing blended learning solutions for both field and office audiences

* Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills

Preferred:

* Preferred LMS experience in Work Day, Arcoro, or a similar program

* Preferred experience in Articulate, including Storyline 360 and Rise 360

* Experience working with a general construction contractor/company

* Applicable certifications in Adult Learning

* Familiarity with OSHA, safety training, or compliance-driven learning

Skills:

* Highly skilled to communicate with multiple levels across organization; effectively convey technical topics to non-technical audience

* Creative, diplomatic, and calm problem solver

* Strong analytical, problem solving, organization and time management skills

* Strong collaboration and communication skills

* Thorough and detail-oriented

* Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints

* Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision

* Strong computer skills, including Microsoft 365 products

Office and Travel:

* Infrequent travel that may include regional office locations

* Hybrid office attendance with scheduled WFH and Office Hours

Responsibilities and Tasks:

Instructional Design and Learning Strategy

* Lead end-to-end development of online learning experiences (needs analysis through evaluation), ensuring alignment to business goals and learner performance outcomes

* Partner with SMEs and stakeholders to define learning objectives, success criteria, and measurement plans (knowledge checks, skill demonstrations, and outcomes)

* Apply adult learning theory and instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) to create practical, job-relevant learning experiences

* Design and develop blended learning solutions including instructor-led training, eLearning, job aids, simulations, and performance support tools

* Ensure training materials align with company and branding standards, regulatory requirements, and industry terminology and best practices

* Embrace AI tools responsibly to improve efficiency and quality in tasks such as prototyping, drafting, editing, and content creation

Learning Technology & Systems

* Develop and manage content within the Learning Management System (LMS)

* Leverage learning technologies and authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, Captivate, Rise)

* Ensure content is accessible, mobile-friendly, and usable in field environments

* Build, test, and publish courses in the LMS; manage basic course structure, quizzes, completion rules, and basic reporting

* Partner with L&D Team Members to assess course issues and address escalations

* In partnership with L&D Team, manage and update LMS records to maintain accuracy and timeliness

Learning Delivery and Support

* Support facilitators and trainers with materials, facilitation guides, and learner resources

* Occasionally co-facilitate or observe training sessions to ensure learning effectiveness and field relevance

* Adapt learning solutions for diverse audiences, including craft professionals, frontline leaders, and office staff

Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

* Measure training effectiveness using evaluations, assessments, and performance feedback

* Incorporate learner feedback and operational data to continuously improve content

* Maintain and update learning content to reflect changes in codes, regulations, or company practices

Other Duties as…