Perform general laborer activities as part of a crew. Operate various equipment, including forklifts and skid steers. Attach loads to rigging equipment for lifting and transport using hand or power tools. Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting or moving loads to ensure safe operations. Inspect and test rigging equipment to confirm reliability and safety. Perform physically demanding tasks, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and handling materials. Operate hand tools, power tools, hydraulic tools, and precision measuring equipment.
Qualifications
1–5 years of experience in rigging, heavy rigging, crane operation, construction, heavy trucking, or a related field. Welding experience is a plus. Must speak and read fluent English to successfully complete required safety training for access to safety-sensitive environments, including nuclear facilities. Must maintain a clean criminal record and be subject to ongoing random drug and alcohol testing. Must be willing to travel extensively (approximately 75%).
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Primarily outdoor work environment with exposure to varying weather conditions. Ability to lift 50 lbs. repetitively.
Location: Multiple U.S. Locations | Extensive Travel Required Employment Type: Full-Time Department: Operations Reports To: Project Superintendent
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Rigging Foreman to lead field crews and oversee the safe and efficient execution of specialized rigging, heavy lifting, and transportation projects.
The Rigging Foreman will coordinate daily manpower, equipment, schedules, safety requirements, customers, and project activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Plan daily work assignments and direct laborers and field personnel to ensure efficient use of manpower and equipment. Establish and enforce work standards, operating procedures, and safety practices. Review project scopes, identify project requirements, and establish work schedules. Manage the day-to-day operational aspects of assigned projects. Communicate with customers and the office regarding project scheduling, mobilization, and anticipated project needs. Identify equipment requirements and coordinate with dispatch to ensure equipment is delivered to the jobsite as needed. Maintain communication between the field, office, customers, and project teams to ensure proper planning and follow-through. Lead crews while maintaining a strong focus on productivity, quality, and safety. Ensure compliance with Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), safety procedures, and required industry training. Help identify potential jobsite issues and coordinate solutions with project leadership and customers.
Qualifications
Previous experience as a Rigging Foreman, Rigging Supervisor, Heavy Haul Foreman, Rigging Superintendent, or similar field leadership role. Strong background in heavy rigging, heavy lifting, specialized transportation, industrial construction, or machinery moving. Experience or familiarity with gantry systems, unified jacking systems, strand jacks, and jack & slide systems is highly preferred. Experience with SPMT/Goldhofer or other specialized transportation equipment is a plus. Strong leadership, communication, and customer-service skills. Ability to effectively lead field crews and coordinate multiple project requirements. Fluent spoken and written English required to complete safety training and work in safety-sensitive environments. Must be willing and able to travel extensively throughout the U.S. Must maintain a clean criminal record and be subject to ongoing random drug and alcohol testing.
Physical & Environmental Requirements
Work is performed primarily in outdoor environments and may involve changing weather conditions. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively. Ability to work safely around heavy equipment, rigging systems, and active industrial jobsites. Ability to travel extensively and work at various project locations.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a hands-on field leader who understands heavy rigging and can confidently lead a crew, communicate with customers, coordinate equipment, and keep projects moving safely and efficiently.
We are seeking an experienced Project Superintendent to oversee heavy haul, specialized rigging, and transportation projects. This role will lead field operations, coordinate crews and equipment, and ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently.
Key Experience:
Gantry Crane Jack & Slide RoRo SPMT / Goldhofer Heavy Haul Specialized Rigging & Transportation Project/field supervision
They have offices in Shelbyville, KY; Taylors, SC; St. Augustine, FL; and Akron, OH, but you do not have to live near one of those locations.
They’re open to relocating the right candidate and can work with you on where you’re based, then handle getting you to project sites as needed.
Compensation: Competitive and based on experience.
