Field Engineer

Training

Emerging Leaders Program

Career Development Planning

Who am I??

Training & Talent

Management Professional

NYC Native ---> New Orleans Transplant

Creative thinker

I have a bad Boston Terrier that’s

always for sale…

I <3 Training

Icebreaker

• Introductions

– Name

– Group and time with Barriere

– Next Dream Vacation!

Agenda

• Discuss Career Development Plans (CDPs)

• The Goals & Benefits of Developing CDPs

• Hands-on Activity - Develop your own CDP

– Where am I now?

– Where do I want to go?

– How will I get there?

• Have Fun!!

Prioritizing your Needs

Why are we training

this topic?

Gallup, 2011

What is a Career Development Plan?

Career development planning is a process that involves:– Taking stock of where you are personally,

academically and professionally (Where am I now?)

– Deciding where you want to be (Where do I want to go?)

– Working out the best means of getting there (How will I get there?)

Benefits of a CDP• Greater job satisfaction

• Greater sense of belonging

• Increased self-confidence

• Help to plan the next steps in your career

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Question One

Have you developed a CDP?

A. Yep, I’ve completed one in the last year

C. Nope, I haven’t started one yet

B. Somewhat; I’ve jotted down some notes, but never made one

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Career Development Plans

• Plan and take responsibility for your own learning

• Become more effective, independent and confident self-directed learners

• Articulate your personal goals and evaluate progress towards achievement

• More and more employers expect from employees

Group Activity QuestionTake 15 minutes and list some examples of previous career development activities you have undertaken?

These might include:–Performance Evaluations with supervisor–Discussions with mentors and peers–Or even just personal planning you have done on your

own

Discuss how useful each activity has been in your career development so far?Be prepared to share your response!

Description of information source

Kind of information Usefulness

Last year's performance appraisal (upcoming)

Covers work performance and professional

development needs

Contains useful information on current

skills & skill gaps

Most recent resumeJobs, education and

training, skills, abilities and interests

Good source, needs frequent updating

Opinions of mentors, colleagues etc.

Strengths and weaknesses

Subjective in nature, provides food for thought

Field Engineer

Career Path

Group Manager

Project Manager Superintendent

Foreman

Craftsman

Field Engineer

Career Path

Diagram

Field EngineerAssists the Estimator/Project

Managers and Superintendents in the

planning and execution of

construction and asphalt paving

projects.

What aspect of your job to you like

most?

What aspect of your job do you dislike? Or what would you like more exposure to?

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Superintendent

Manages the activities of the

workforce, materials, and equipment,

and tracks daily and weekly progress

at 2 or 3 small- to mid-sized jobs.

What aspect of this job do you like

most?

What aspect of this job do you

dislike?

Project Manager

Responsible for all aspects of multiple

small- to mid-sized concurrent

construction or paving projects,

including bidding work, managing

construction, and collecting revenues.

What aspect of this job do you like

most?

What aspect of this job do you

dislike?

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Group ManagerResponsible for the overall operation

and results of the group, including

safety, production, quality,

profitability, and people.

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Which career path do you believe is the right fit for you?

A. Superintendent

C. Field Engineer

B. Project Manager

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D. Other: GPS, Surveying, Business Development, Safety

Career Development Plan Instruction

Step 1: Speak with your Supervisor

Step 2: Set Career Goals

Step 3: Create Roadmap for Development Activities

Career Development Plan Instruction

Step 4: Create Milestones & Timelines to Measure Success

Step 5: Finalize CDP & Send Copy to HR

Step 5: Review CDP Regularly

Example 1 – Background Info.

Example 2 – Career Goals

Example 3 - Competencies

Example 4 – Steps to Reach Goals

Your Turn!

Guiding Questions

Rewarding aspects of your current role.

New skills &experiences you have gained.

Job tasks you find satisfying, and why?

Achievements you have accomplished in

your current role.

Opportunities to explore to enhance or

change your current role.

Which path will you take?

Check-in Date 6-15-16…

Question Three

Which course topics are of interest to you?

A. Technology: GPS

Fleetwatcher, BTW, Primavera

C. Planning & Risk Management

B. Estimating & Bidding

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D. Understanding Contracts and

Specifications

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We want to hear

your feedback!

Take Aways

Save your CDP!

Review & Revise the CDP your supervisor during your PE discussion

Send us (HR) a copy of your CDP by June 15th

Resources

Adriane Gonzalez: 504-569-3192