Crane Coordinator; Superintendent

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Crane Superintendent
. The purpose of this role is to eliminate unsafe lifts, prevent crane conflicts and maximize safe execution. This position will be on the job site every day and will fill a key role on the project team.

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family‑owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on‑time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence.

A self‑starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value‑add solutions. Your core values match Gilbane’s:
Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Tough mindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

Gilbane offers employees multi‑dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award‑winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

• Serves as the single point of coordination for multi‑crane projects to ensure safe, conflict‑free, and efficient operations
• Leads crane safety, including lift planning, rigging oversight, and real‑time monitoring of conflicts, site conditions, and operator readiness
• Optimizes crane utilization by managing schedules, trade access, and daily demand planning
• Maintains planning tools (interaction matrix, lookaheads) to anticipate conflicts and manage capacity
• Owns operational execution, including operator coverage, certifications, maintenance, inspections, and communication
• Reviews and approves lift plans to ensure safe rigging, load capacity, travel paths, and landing zones
• Holds authority to direct operations in real time, resolve trade conflicts, and stop unsafe lifts immediately
• Own crane operational readiness: coordinate operator coverage, track hours/fatigue, verify certifications, and schedule inspections/maintenance
• Complete daily reporting and documentation
• Develop and coach field staff, manage workload/performance, and foster a positive, inclusive team environment
• Build credibility with owners, unions, and partners and strengthen client and industry relationships

• Extensive hands‑on experience with rigging and/or crane operations
• Prior experience as an ironworker foreman, rigging superintendent, crane operator, or superintendent, with strong field leadership in crane operations and site coordination
• OSHA 30‑hour certified
• NCCCO Lift Director Certification preferred
• Strong working knowledge of rigging practices, crane load charts, site logistics, and trade sequencing
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Strong technical and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to adapt to changing needs
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to collaborate on a daily basis with the…