Crane Rigging Superintendent - Nightshift

Work Location: New Albany, OH; Relocation Authorized: National - Single; Telework Type: N/A; Requisition ID: 300097

Project Overview

Since 1898, Bechtel has helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents, creating jobs, growing economies, improving infrastructure resiliency, increasing access to energy and vital services, and making the world a safer, cleaner place. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver successful outcomes, we align capabilities to customer objectives to create lasting positive impact across Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals; and Manufacturing and Technology markets.

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

Job Summary

The Rigging Superintendent supervises and directs crane and rigging operations, including craft professionals, subordinate supervisors, and other assigned personnel. The role carries responsibility for safe execution, resource planning, equipment coordination, schedule support, and compliance with applicable procedures and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide ES&H leadership and ensure crane and rigging work complies with applicable Bechtel procedures, OSHA requirements, local regulations, and project/customer requirements.
• Participate in development of JHAs and enforce safe work practices.
• Manage site crane activities, including safe use, relocation, assembly/disassembly, setup, long-boom operations, and ground-bearing/crane-pad considerations.
• Ensure crane operators, riggers, signal persons, and other personnel are properly qualified and competent.
• Review weekly work plans and ensure sufficient qualified rigging resources are available.
• Identify schedule constraints and elevate them to construction management.
• Coordinate daily direct-hire and subcontract rigging activities.
• Coordinate cranes, SPMTs, other heavy-haul/heavy-lift equipment, and rigging hardware.
• Direct Rigging/Heavy Haul General Foremen and Foremen.
• Plan manpower and equipment requirements and monitor craft performance against specifications and schedules.
• Coordinate craft recruiting/training with Labor/Industrial Relations.
• Manage rigging equipment, hardware, inventory, and rigging lofts.
• Prepare construction progress, manpower, and expenditure forecasts.

Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8–10 years of relevant experience, or 12–14 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree.
• Heavy-industrial direct-hire construction experience.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret crane manufacturer's operating manuals and load charts.
• Experience with safe use and inspection of rigging equipment/hardware.
• Ability to develop a three-week look-ahead schedule.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Rigger/Signal Person (NCCCO, NCCER, or equivalent).