Shipyard Rigging Manager

About the role

A leading maritime and industrial services organization is seeking an experienced Rigging Manager to lead day-to-day rigging operations in a demanding shipyard environment. This position will oversee personnel, equipment, project execution, safety, scheduling, and budgets while ensuring work is completed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical rigging knowledge, proven supervisory experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple teams and priorities in a physically demanding outdoor environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, train, and mentor rigging personnel while maintaining high standards of safety, productivity, and workmanship.
• Plan and coordinate rigging activities, including manpower, equipment, materials, schedules, and project requirements.
• Oversee daily rigging operations and ensure work is executed efficiently and in accordance with established procedures.
• Inspect, maintain, and monitor rigging equipment to ensure it remains safe, compliant, and fit for service.
• Coordinate rigging activities with project management, production, engineering, safety, and other shipyard departments.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, applicable labor regulations, maritime standards, and company safety procedures.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, labor utilization, and resource allocation to support financial and operational objectives.
• Maintain accurate records related to equipment, personnel, safety, schedules, budgets, and project activities.
• Work directly with customers, project managers, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure project requirements and deadlines are met.
• Respond to operational challenges and emergencies, making timely decisions to protect personnel, equipment, schedules, and project performance.

Requirements

• Valid rigging license.
• Minimum 5 years of rigging experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong working knowledge of rigging methods, lifting equipment, load handling, and associated safety practices.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and manage skilled trade personnel.
• Experience planning manpower, equipment, schedules, and resources across multiple projects.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and maritime, shipyard, or industrial safety requirements.
• Experience managing project costs, labor utilization, budgets, or other financial responsibilities.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, coordination, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work outdoors and in physically demanding shipyard conditions, including working at heights, lifting up to 50 pounds, and operating in varying weather conditions.