Operating Supervisor - Facilities and Field Services Cranes and Rigging

Overview: To supervise personnel and direct procedural and specification‑compliant Cranes & Rigging operations on a system‑wide basis. To coordinate activities with appropriate Federal, State and Local permitting and licensing agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Company safety, health, environmental, regulatory, and corporate policies. Example: conduct job safety briefings, reinforce PPE requirements, and confirm crews follow applicable work procedures.
• Supervise Cranes & Rigging personnel in the safe, productive, and specification‑compliant performance of work. Example: monitor field activities, verify proper rigging practices, and provide direction when work conditions change.
• Plan, schedule, prioritize, and assign qualified personnel to meet operational and customer needs. Example: review upcoming work, match employees to assignments based on qualifications, and adjust coverage for priority jobs.
• Manage emergency response, call‑ins, overtime, and resource coordination across Company organizations. Example: coordinate after‑hours staffing, arrange equipment coverage, and communicate resource needs during storm or emergency events.
• Ensure accurate time reporting, records, permitting data, timesheet validations, invoice approvals, and other administrative requirements. Example: review timesheets, confirm Maximo documentation, validate permits, and approve vendor or contractor invoices as appropriate.
• Deliver DOJTs and applicable training while supporting employee development and accountability. Example: complete on‑the‑job observations, document training progress, and coach employees on required skills or procedures.
• Recognize strong performance and address poor performance through documentation, coaching, and corrective action. Example: acknowledge safe work practices, provide timely feedback, document deficiencies, and follow up on corrective expectations.
• Oversee critical lift planning and the safe transport of over‑dimensional equipment through NYC and Westchester. Example: review lift plans, confirm route and permit requirements, and coordinate escorts, cranes, trailers, and field support.
• Improve work management systems and processes to control labor costs, increase productivity, and support operational efficiency. Example: review work practices, identify scheduling or documentation gaps, and recommend process improvements for better tracking and accountability.
• Promote professionalism, teamwork, inclusion, and a questioning attitude while performing related assignments as required. Example: communicate expectations clearly, encourage employee input, support cross‑functional coordination, and escalate concerns when conditions are unclear or unsafe.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Required Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of professional work experience, or Associate's Degree and 4 years of professional work experience, or High School Diploma/GED and 5 years of professional work experience.
• Preferred Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field and 3 years of professional work experience.
• Relevant Work Experience: Less than 2 years of competent working knowledge in relevant corporate environmental and safety procedures; 3‑5 years experience with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and corporate systems including MS Teams, Maximo, and Contractor Oversight; direct cranes and rigging experience (preferred); prior supervisory experience (preferred); excellent written and verbal communication skills (required); excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels of staff and external agencies (preferred).
• Licenses and Certifications: Driver's License (required); ability and willingness to obtain a Master Rigger’s license and/or Crane Operator’s license if not already held (required); ability and willingness to obtain a CDL license with appropriate endorsements if not already held (preferred); ability and willingness to obtain a NYS Escort License if not already held (preferred).
• Additional Physical Demands: Assigned a System Emergency Assignment (emergency response role) with expectation to work non‑business hours during emergencies, including nights, weekends, and holidays; must be able and willing to respond to Company emergencies as needed; must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory as needed; must be able and willing to work outdoors during all seasons and adverse weather.