Crane Coordinator Specialist - Construction at Black & Veatch Family of Companies

By joining our BV Construction group, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on-site, hands‑on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above class support and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product.

Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start up and decommissioning and field engineering. #LI-KC1 #crane #crane coordinator

Crane Specialist will reside within the Construction Equipment & Fleet Services (CEFS) department and will interface with

Black & Veatch (BV) Business Units and Entities, providing technical inputand guidance, contributing to a safe and cost-effective solution for our projects; creating value for BV and our Clients.

• Support the proposal team to appropriately size and configure cranes, and specific to lift execution, contribute to development of the project execution plan.
• As necessary, support lift execution on site, manage company owned crane and rigging assets ensuring maximum utilization, required maintenance, repairs and inspections, including annuals.
• Coordinate and track crane utilization, locations, and hours of service, strictly adhering to service intervals established by the manufacturer.
• Provide project scope, location, etc., to crane providers in order to aid the construction team with procurement of cranes and to facilitate a clear line of communication for all parties.
• Identify potential back charges and out of scope items and support the commercial recovery process.
• Familiar with all makes, models and types of cranes.
• Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable to duties and accountabilities.
• Contributes to lessons learned for each project.
• Ability to travel on short notice.
• 3rd party rental inquiries, RFP to crane companies.
• Project crane cost estimating
• Feasibility survey/studies pertaining to mobile cranes during construction.
• Technical evaluation of proposals and bid packages.
• Attending business meetings to analyze project/company needs regarding crane & rigging needs in construction.
• Facilitate crane and rigging training.
• Tracking Black & Veatch inventory within the Wynn System (asset management system)
• Organize and manage company owned crane and rigging assets.
• Communicate with CEFS Service Manager and orchestrate annual crane inspections, load tests, repair/service, assembly/disassembly and transport.
• Provide technical information regarding hoisting as it pertains to Power Generation Construction, Power Delivery, Oil & Gas, Water & Special Projects
• Inspection, documentation and filing of all ASME B30.20 (Below the Hook Lifting Devices)
• Assisting projects with mobilization-crane data tracking
• Retrieving and reviewing technical drawings and specs for analysis
• Engineering/drafting of engineered lift plans.
• Providing analysis and technical feedback regarding cranes, rigging, gantries, jack & slide operations
• Monitor crane telematics and alerts.
• Provide estimated ground bearing pressures for heavy lift cranes and transports.
• Design crane platform configurations utilizing crane specifications.
• Onboarding crane providers
• Other duties as assigned.

Individual Contributor

Construction Management or Engineering degree.

Preferred

Skills:

* 3+ years of crane coordinating experience
* Budget and Cost Control Skills
* Industrial Relations knowledge for recognizing and resolving potential labor issues
* Knowledge of union agreements and jurisdictional issues
* Knowledge of Company construction guides and manuals
* Construction Safety awareness and comprehension
* Knowledge of Cultural and Social Awareness Skills
* Conflict Management Skills
* Multi-tasking Ability (prioritize, organize, schedule work)
* Problem-solving Skills (identify, analyze, research, evaluate, resolve)
* Project Management Skills
* Communication Skills
* Constructability Knowledge within discipline
* Construction Knowledge within other disciplines
* Conceptual Planning Ability
* Legal Contract understanding ( EPC / Subcontracts )
* Leadership Ability
* Human Relations Skills
* Risk Assessment/Management
* Time Reporting Systems
* Cost Code Labor Productivity Systems
* Time Reporting Policies and Procedures
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