Crane & Rigging Superintendent

Job Summary:

Provides expertise in the planning, review, and execution of rigging activities to ensure safe and efficient execution of work. Provides technical direction to construction engineers, superintendents and craft professionals regarding rigging requirements. #LI-TH1

• May supervise the execution of lifting operations and abnormal site transport movements on a project, coordinating schedules with Project Controls.
• Develops rigging training materials and conducts rigging training courses as required.
• Monitors the application of standard work processes and procedures.
• Provides expertise in the planning, review, and execution of rigging activities to ensure safe and efficient execution of work.
• Monitors compliance of rigging operations with approved rigging plans and applicable codes.
• Provides leadership in promoting a safe work environment.

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8‑10 years of relevant experience or 12‑14 years of relevant work experience

• Extensive working knowledge of rigging planning and execution standards and requirements.
• Technical knowledge and experience in construction engineering in the use of lifting equipment, alternative heavy lifting systems, mobile gantries, jacking, tailing, rigging equipment, and load distribution systems, including an understanding of transport/transfer of equipment, soil mechanics, and structural steel design.
• Thorough knowledge of construction activities as they relate to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration.
• Knowledge and understanding of environmental, safety and health requirements on heavy‑industrial construction projects.
• Knowledge in the administration and use of subcontracts; ability to interpret and understand contractor/subcontractors’ responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.
• Experience in supervising personnel and administering subcontractors preferred.
  
  Demonstrates good judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.

Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections including but not limited to extensive walking in and around a construction site often in high heat and high humidity conditions, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces. Some lifting may be required. Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress).

Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.).

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e‑mail their request to