Crane & Rigging Superintendent - Primoris Energy Services

Crane & Rigging Superintendent / Lift Director

We're looking for a Crane & Rigging Superintendent / Lift Director to lead all crane operations, rigging activities, and critical lift planning on our power generation and industrial construction projects. You bring extensive experience managing crane fleets, directing complex lifts, and ensuring every pick is planned and executed safely on simple-cycle, combined-cycle, and large industrial facilities. In this role, you'll serve as the on-site authority for all lifting operations—from mobilization through demobilization—coordinating closely with project leadership, craft disciplines, and equipment vendors to keep our projects moving safely and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

Crane & Lift Operations

• Serve as the designated Lift Director for all critical, heavy, and complex lifts on site
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all crane and rigging operations from mobilization through demobilization
• Develop and review critical lift plans, including load charts, rigging configurations, ground bearing calculations, and swing radius studies
• Direct crane positioning, setup, and operation for equipment sets, steel erection, vessel installation, and module placements
• Oversee crane and rigging activities including:
• Hydraulic cranes, crawler cranes, and rough-terrain cranes
• Tower cranes and self-erecting cranes as applicable
• Specialized transport and heavy-haul rigging
• Multi-crane tandem lifts and engineered lift procedures
• Manage on-site crane fleet logistics, including crane sizing, selection, mobilization scheduling, and utilization tracking
• Coordinate crane work windows, load paths, and exclusion zones with all site disciplines

Rigging & Equipment

• Oversee all rigging operations, including sling selection, shackle sizing, spreader bar design, and below-the-hook lifting devices
• Ensure all rigging gear is inspected, certified, and properly maintained per OSHA and ASME standards
• Manage rigging inventories, track certifications, and ensure proper storage and handling of rigging equipment
• Coordinate with third-party crane vendors, rigging suppliers, and engineered lift consultants

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all lifting operations comply with OSHA crane and rigging standards (29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC), ASME B30 standards, and site-specific requirements
• Conduct pre-lift meetings, task hazard analyses, and lift-specific safety briefings for every critical pick
• Verify operator qualifications, certifications, and medical fitness for all crane operators on site
• Enforce exclusion zones, barricading requirements, and communication protocols during all lifting operations
• Conduct daily crane inspections and ensure compliance with annual and periodic inspection requirements
• Investigate and document any crane or rigging incidents, near-misses, or equipment deficiencies

Coordination & Leadership

• Lead and supervise crane operators, riggers, oilers, and signal persons on site
• Coordinate with project management, engineering, safety, and other craft superintendents on lift sequencing and schedule integration
• Conduct daily job briefings, toolbox talks, and pre-task planning for crane and rigging crews
• Monitor productivity, crane utilization, and rigging labor efficiency—adjusting plans to support project milestones
• Review drawings, equipment weights, lift studies, and work packages to ensure proper execution
• Interface with inspectors, client representatives, crane vendors, and third-party engineers
• Identify and resolve field issues, constructability concerns, and lift conflicts
• Support equipment setting, alignment, and turnover activities

Qualifications:

Required

• 10–20 years of experience in crane operations and rigging on heavy industrial or power generation projects
• Proven experience as a Lift Director, Crane Superintendent, or Rigging Superintendent on large-scale projects
• Direct experience on gas turbine simple-cycle, combined-cycle, or similar power generation facilities
• Strong knowledge of crane types, capacities, load charts, and operational limitations:
• Hydraulic, crawler, rough-terrain, and tower cranes
• Multi-crane tandem lift operations
• Expertise in rigging engineering, including sling angles, load factors, center of gravity calculations, and below-the-hook device selection
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA crane and rigging regulations (29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC) and ASME B30 standards
• Experience developing and executing critical lift plans with engineered rigging solutions
• Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, equipment arrangement drawings, vendor lift data, and specifications
• Strong understanding of ground bearing pressure, crane mat requirements, and site access planning for heavy lifts
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Strong commitment to safety and quality

Preferred

• NCCCO certification (Crane Operator and/or Lift Director)
• NCCER Rigging certification or equivalent trade credentials
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Experience on utility-scale or large industrial EPC projects
• Familiarity with 3D lift planning software (e.g., Cranimax, LiftPlanner, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with both union and non-union work environments
• Experience with heavy-haul transport, hydraulic gantry systems, or jack-and-slide operations

Work Environment:

• Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and shutdown schedules as project needs require
• Comfortable working in industrial environments, including elevated work areas, around heavy equipment, and outdoor conditions in all weather
• Willingness to travel or work at remote project locations

Company Overview:

Primoris Energy Services is a major direct-hire contractor in the U.S. delivering self-performed turnkey industrial construction and EPC services. We offer these services to our clients within the refining, gas processing, chemical/petrochemical, hydrogen, power generation, mining, pulp and paper industries from the first groundbreaking activity all the way through commissioning and start-up of the project. Primoris forms a partnership with our customers and major stakeholders from early-stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation, safely, on-time, and within budget.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
• Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Pet coverage for your furry friends.
• Legal assistance coverage.
• Award-winning safety programs.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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