Cranes & Rigging Manager

Critical Project Services

. Implement and execute Integra's Crane & Rigging Management System across assigned projects and operations .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeQuannah • Texas • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in crane operations, rigging management, and safety compliance, with a strong focus on project execution and leadership in high-risk environments. Proficient in evaluating lifting logistics, conducting field assessments, and ensuring adherence to industry regulations and standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

NCCCO Certified Crane OperatorQualified Rigger CertificationQualified Signal Person CertificationOSHA 30-Hour ConstructionCrane Operations Experience

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Hard Skills

Crane Load Chart InterpretationCritical Lift PlanningHeavy RiggingEngineered LiftingMaterial-Handling OperationsField AssessmentsSafety ControlsIncident InvestigationsRoot Cause AnalysisPerformance Metrics Tracking

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipCoachingRelationship BuildingInfluencing Field ExecutionCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

NCCCO Certified Crane OperatorQualified Rigger CertificationQualified Signal Person CertificationOSHA 30-Hour ConstructionFirst Aid / CPR / AED

Industry Keywords

Cranes & Rigging ManagementHSE ComplianceASME B30 StandardsHuman Performance PrinciplesEnergy-Based SafetyConstruction OperationsIndustrial ConstructionModular ConstructionPower GenerationHeavy Equipment Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement and execute Integra's Crane & Rigging Management System across assigned projects and operations
Serve as the primary technical resource for crane, rigging, hoisting, engineered lifting, and material-handling activities
Integrate lifting requirements into project planning, sequencing, and daily execution
Evaluate crane access, laydown areas, lifting logistics, site constraints, hazards, ground conditions, and lifting demand during project startup
Assist with crane selection, setup locations, mobilization planning, and lifting schedules
Review subcontractor programs, lift plans, critical lift packages, engineering, certifications, inspections, permits, and approvals
Maintain field presence during critical, tandem, blind, specialty, and other high-risk lifts
Conduct crane, rigging, hoisting, and material-handling field assessments and audits
Verify equipment condition, qualifications, inspections, certifications, documentation, exclusion zones, signaling, and safety controls
Stop or pause operations when plans or controls are inadequate or unacceptable SIF exposure exists
Track findings, corrective actions, incidents, lessons learned, and program improvements
Support incident investigations and Root Cause Analyses
Coach operators, signal persons, riggers, inspectors, HSE personnel, and project leadership
Track performance metrics and provide data and field intelligence for enterprise KPI reporting
Provide day-to-day technical leadership and represent the Cranes & Rigging function in meetings and operational reviews
Build relationships with Operations, HSE, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, Procurement, subcontractors, and crane providers
Support staffing and resource planning and escalate significant risks, disputes, constraints, or nonconformance

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
NCCCO Certified Crane Operator (or equivalent)
Qualified Rigger Certification
Qualified Signal Person Certification
OSHA 30-Hour Construction
First Aid / CPR / AED
Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in crane operations, heavy rigging, engineered lifting, or construction operations
Minimum 5 years leading or directly overseeing complex lifting operations on large industrial, commercial, manufacturing, or mission-critical construction projects
Experience reviewing critical lifts, multi-crane lifts, engineered lift plans, heavy rigging, and complex material-handling operations
Experience supporting data centers, manufacturing facilities, power generation, industrial construction, modular construction, or similar high-risk environments preferred
Demonstrated ability to influence field execution across Operations, HSE, subcontractors, and lifting personnel
Knowledge of OSHA Cranes & Derricks regulations, ASME B30 standards, rigging principles, engineered rigging systems, crane load chart interpretation, ground bearing pressure, crane setup, critical lift planning, mobile/crawler/rough-terrain/tower/overhead crane operations, hoists, gantry systems, below-the-hook devices, Human Performance principles, Energy-Based Safety, Root Cause Analysis, contractor management, and field coaching
Authorized to work in the applicable country
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
Ability to travel up to 50–70%
Ability to obtain client-specific site access and security clearances as required
Ability to walk extensive job sites, climb ladders and elevated work platforms, access cranes and equipment, and perform field inspections
Must be able to wear required PPE and safely access active work areas
Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
NCCCO Lift Director Certification, Certified Rigging Professional, and CSP or ASP preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance programs
Voluntary benefits options
Generous paid time off
Education assistance and tuition support
Retirement and savings programs