Leadership Development Manager

Company Overview

JRM is one of the top General Contracting and Construction Management Firms with over a decade of trusted experience. Headquartered in New York City with offices in New Jersey, California, and Florida, JRM delivers the highest quality services to clients that include City, State & Federal Agencies, Fortune 500 corporations, respected property owners & developers, major law firms, media & tech firms, leading luxury retailers, renowned hospitality groups, life sciences & healthcare organizations, and financial services firms. JRM knows that dedicated, accomplished employees are the heart of any successful enterprise. We are focused on maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are always looking to add passionate personnel to our teams across the US.

Job Summary

The Leadership Development Manager will partner closely with the Director of Learning & Talent Development to drive the organization’s leadership strategy and build a strong pipeline of future-ready leaders across both field and corporate roles. This position will lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of leadership development programs, coaching initiatives, and succession efforts that align with JRM’s values and long-term business goals. With high visibility and direct impact, this role offers the opportunity to shape how leadership is practiced and grown, supporting our mission to make construction a better experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver innovative, construction-relevant learning experiences for leaders at all levels, including field operations and corporate services employees
• Partner closely with company leadership to define leadership capabilities, assess development needs, and align learning solutions to business goals.
• Lead programs that incorporate tools such as Insights Discovery, 360° feedback, and development planning to enhance self-awareness and leadership effectiveness.
• Oversee key talent management initiatives, including succession planning, internal mobility frameworks, and career pathing models that strengthen our leadership bench and promote long-term growth.
• Manage relationships with external coaching vendors, coordinate coaching assignments, and evaluate coaching outcomes to ensure value and consistency.
• Maintain active ICF coaching credentials and conduct internal coaching engagements as needed to support employee development and alignment with our leadership culture.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years experience designing and facilitating leadership development programs, preferably in construction, engineering, or other field-based industries
• Strong facilitation skills and familiarity with leadership assessments such as Insights Discovery, DiSC, MBTI, or 360° tools
• Current ICF coaching certification (ACC, PCC, or equivalent) 
• Ability to influence and build trust with stakeholders across all levels of the organization
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in Organizational Development, HR, or related field preferred

Salary Information

• To the extent this position is performed in New York City, the annual salary range for this role is $140,000 - $160,000.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with JRM without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Eligible candidates must be work authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.