Rigger Foreman

Position Overview

The Rigging Foreman leads field crews performing heavy lifts, equipment setting, and machinery moving on industrial construction projects. This role is responsible for ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project plans, schedules, and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site leader for daily rigging operations, working closely with project teams, crane operators, and clients to coordinate work and drive results.
• Supervise and lead rigging crews on heavy industrial projects.
• Assign daily work and coordinate manpower and equipment.
• Conduct pre-task planning and ensure crews understand lift plans and procedures.
• Oversee critical lifts, equipment setting, and specialized rigging operations.
• Ensure proper selection, inspection, and use of rigging equipment.
• Cookordinate with project teams, subcontractors, and client representatives.
• Maintain productivity while enforcing strict safety standards.
• Track daily progress, manpower, and field issues.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture and enforce all safety requirements.
• Lead daily safety meetings and hazard assessments.
• Ensure PPE compliance and proper equipment inspections.
• Participate in incident reviews and continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Experienced in rigging or heavy industrial construction.
• Must be affiliated with a union.
• Prior leadership or foreman experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of rigging practices, crane operations, and equipment setting.
• Able to read lift plans, drawings, and load charts.
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• NCCCO Rigger and/or Signalperson certification.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience with heavy industrial, refinery, or manufacturing projects.
• Background in critical lifts or complex equipment installations.

Work Environment

• Industrial construction sites (manufacturing, power, refinery, etc.).
• Outdoor work with travel, overtime, and weekend work as needed.

PURPOSE

Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the world.

MINDS OVER MATTER

Barnhart has built a nationwide reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in American industry.

NETWORK

Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest network of talent and resources with over 60 branch locations across the U.S. working together to serve our customers. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development.

CULTURE

Barnhart has a strong team culture -- the “One TEAM.” We are looking for smart, hard-working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.