Crane/Rigging Superintendent

Requisition ID: 299108 • Relocation Authorized: National/International – Family • Telework Type: Full‑Time Office/Project • Location: New Albany, OH

Project Overview

Bechtel is building a semiconductor manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio. We are partnering with the North America Building Trades Unions and suppliers to create several thousand new jobs and work with local education organizations to implement new training programs that will support the future talent pipeline. Bechtel Manufacturing & Technology, Inc. offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for customers in the semiconductor manufacturing, electric vehicle, and data center markets. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world.

Job Summary

The Rigging Superintendent is responsible for supervising and directing operations within the cranes & rigging discipline, including supervising craft professionals, subordinate supervisors, and others as assigned.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide ES&H leadership to personnel assigned to their department, including preparation and implementation of safety procedures and leading Bechtel and subcontractor safety meetings.
• Ensure all crane and rigging operations comply with Bechtel procedures, OSHA standards, and applicable federal, state, county, and local regulations, as well as customer and project‑specific requirements.
• Develop relevant Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Manage all site cranes during operation, including safe usage, relocation, assembly/disassembly of telescopic RT‑AT and lattice‑boom crawler cranes, rig‑up and raising‑lowering of long‑boom cranes, and proper site ground‑bearing conditions.
• Oversee site COE’s (crane operator examiners) and crane operator qualification program, verifying certifications, state licenses, and medical certificates.
• Ensure assigned personnel are properly qualified, trained, competent, and aware of responsibilities, and that they comply with all applicable standards, requirements, and safe practices.
• Inspect the site for unsafe conditions, take corrective action, and coordinate safety training in conjunction with Environmental Safety and Health.
• Review and approve subcontractor equipment/personnel mobilization and demobilization.
• Plan the manpower and equipment required to execute the job.
• Monitor craft professionals to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.
• Interface with Labor/Industrial Relations for craft recruitment and training programs.
• Perform employee reviews and identify training and development opportunities for subordinate cranes & rigging personnel.
• Review craft time records using established automated tools.
• Prepare reports and forecasts, including construction progress, personnel forecasts, and expenditure forecasts.

Additional Responsibilities

• Implement corporate project policies, procedures, and instructions within assigned area(s).
• Prepare material requisitions for tools and consumables and coordinate procurement.
• Manage rigging equipment and hardware, including forecasting, inventory, and rigging lofts.
• Review weekly work plans with discipline superintendents to ensure rigging resources and qualifications are available.
• Identify and elevate scheduling concerns and constraints to the construction management team.
• Supervise and coordinate daily with direct‑hire and subcontract representatives on rigging construction activities.
• Ensure safe execution of rigging activities in accordance with SWPPs and legislative codes/standards.
• Coordinate availability of cranes, SPMTs, or other HH/HL equipment and rigging hardware for lifting and transportation.
• Provide direction to Rigging/Heavy Haul General Foremen and Foremen to support rigging/heavy haul initiatives.
• Ensure rigging team members assigned to each task have the necessary skill sets for safe and effective execution.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 8–10 years of relevant experience, or 12–14 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Heavy industrial direct‑hire construction experience commensurate with the type of work.
• Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing or power‑generating station construction preferred.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving ability.
• Ability to read and interpret crane manufacturers’ operator manuals and load charts.
• Experience in safe use and inspection of rigging equipment and hardware.
• Ability to develop a 3‑week look‑ahead schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified rigger/signal person (NCCCO, NCCER or equivalent).
• Certified crane operator (NCCCO, NCCER or equivalent).
• Qualified OSHA crane inspector.
• Qualified crane A/D Director.

Physical Requirements / Additional Information

• Field inspections requiring extensive walking, climbing ladders or scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, uneven surfaces, and confined spaces.
• Occasional lifting may be required.
• Ability to enter and exit the project site.
• Use of standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (e.g., harness, life vest, lift buckets) as required for each task.

Total Rewards / Benefits

Bechtel offers robust benefits to support employee growth, career advancement, cultural programs, and time to recharge. Details are available at bechtel.com/total-rewards.