Formwork Instructor Manager

Position Summary
The Formwork Instructor Manager leads Doka USA’s nationwide instructor team, coordinating staffing, training, and service quality. Alongside these leadership responsibilities, the manager carries out onsite instructor assignments, providing customers with practical instruction and guidance in the safe and efficient use of Doka formwork, shoring, scaffolding, and climbing systems.
Responsibilities
Recruit, lead, and develop the national instructor team, including onboarding, coaching, performance reviews, and succession planning.
Set departmental objectives, monitor performance and utilization, and implement service improvements.
Coordinate assignments, travel, and staffing forecasts with Engineering, Sales, and Operations.
Perform onsite Formwork Instructor assignments, provide customer instruction and field support; support project planning and complex field situations, referring matters requiring engineering review to Engineering.
Review instructor service quality through site visits, field observations, and field report reviews.
Oversee instructor adherence to applicable safety requirements, Doka User Information Manuals, and engineering documentation; escalate concerns and coordinate corrective actions within Doka’s scope.
Maintain instructor training and qualification programs and assess and document readiness before independent assignments.
Coordinate training on new products and installation methods with Engineering and Product Management.
Manage approved departmental budgets for travel, training, and equipment.
High school diploma or equivalent required; a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Minimum 10 years of relevant construction experience, including concrete formwork, shoring, or temporary works, and 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
Strong practical knowledge of formwork, shoring, scaffolding, climbing systems, and safe construction practices; Doka product experience strongly preferred.
Ability to interpret construction and engineering drawings, User Information Manuals, and technical documentation.
Demonstrated leadership, communication, organizational, and resource-planning skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and resource-planning or scheduling tools.
Knowledge of applicable OSHA construction requirements; completion of OSHA 30-hour Construction Outreach training preferred.
Ability to travel frequently throughout the United States, including overnight stays, and perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet applicable company driving requirements.
Current First Aid/CPR certification preferred.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Yes