Lift and Rigging Engineer Manager - Construction

Job Summary

By joining our BV Construction group, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on-site, hands-on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above class support and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of complex and high-risk lifting operations.
• Develop and approve comprehensive lifting plans and method statements.
• Conduct site inspections and risk assessments for critical lifts.
• Ensure compliance with national and international safety standards (e.g., OSHA, LOLER).
• Mentor and supervise Lifting Trainee, Level 1, and Level 2 Lifting professionals.
• Cookordination with project managers, crane operators, rigging teams, and subcontractors.
• Review and approve lifting equipment certifications and inspection records.
• Participate in lifting incidents and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Contribute to the development of lifting procedures and stamp when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering with current PE (Professional Engineer) license.
• Extensive experience in lifting and rigging operations, preferably in the construction industry.
• Proficient in lifting simulation software and CAD tools.
• In-depth knowledge of lifting codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either an ABET accredited program in the USA or an engineering program, offered by a foreign institution, accepted as valid in the home country or the country in which the individual is practicing.
• 6+ yrs construction experience.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

Competencies

• Collaborates
• Communicates effectively
• Courage
• Directs work
• Instills trust
• Interpersonal savvy
• Organizational savvy

Salary Plan

CNS: Construction Services

Job Grade 018

Company Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental and vision insurances, disability, and a robust wellness program.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• A variety of additional benefits including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

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