Crane Assembly/Disassembly (A/D) Director (Nationwide)

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) matching

Paid time off/holidays

Health Savings Account

BYOD reimbursement

Job summary

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. seeks a Crane Assembly/Disassembly Director to lead the assembly and disassembly of diverse cranes, supervise crews, and coordinate loads with dispatchers, brokers, and drivers.

The role requires deep knowledge of crane assembly procedures, troubleshooting, and strong safety leadership. The candidate will ensure proper equipment, rigging, and positioning, while enforcing PPE compliance and Job Hazard Analyses across challenging job sites.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of OSHA requirements.
• Detailed knowledge of heavy lifting and heavy hauling technologies (mobile cranes, platform trailers, beam and dolly trailers).
• Experience with multiple crane models: Liebherr, Link-Belt, Terex/American, Manitowoc, Kobelco.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble a wide variety of lattice boom crawlers, telecrawlers, and RTs per manufacturer specs.
• Ensure safety requirements, training, PPE, and Job Hazard Analyses on all crews.
• Lead lift planning discussions and define roles of site supervisor, LHE operator, user, and owner.

Skills

Crane assembly

Crane disassembly

Safety leadership

Communication with dispatch

OSHA knowledge

Job description

• Link-Belt: LS 238, LS 248o Terex/American: HC 165, HC 275

Introduction

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. has been elevating America since 1916 . With over 1,800 cranes and a coast-to-coast presence, we buy, sell, rent, operate, and maintain one of the largest, most advanced crane fleets in the country. We’ve played a role in building some of America’s most iconic landmarks and earned a reputation for doing it right—with performance, precision, and accountability.

Job Overview

This Crane Assembly/Disassembly (A/D) Director will lead in the assembly and disassembly of a wide variety of cranes, from operating the crane to directing and ensuring the quality of work of other personnel. They will communicate with dispatchers, brokers, and truck drivers who are transporting the crane and will manage the load out or offload of the crane’s parts. Extensive knowledge required of the procedures required to properly assemble and erect cranes and how to troubleshoot problems as they arise. Good judgment and a strong work ethic are required as many of the job sites are less than ideal.

This person will work with crews and ensure the cranes are assembled correctly using the correct equipment, positioning, and rigging. They will also ensure that all crews are complying with safety requirements, have safety training, are wearing proper PPE, and complete the Job Hazard Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Detailed knowledge and experience in assembling and disassembling a wide variety of lattice boom crawlers, telecrawlers, and RTs according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
• Full working knowledge of prohibitions, warnings, and cautions relative to assembling or disassembling each specific type of crane.
• Have a good working knowledge and understanding of LHE’s (Load Handling Equipment such as cranes, gantry systems, etc.), rigging, and safe load handling procedures.
• Knows the right questions to ask during the lift planning phase and understands the roles and responsibilities of the site supervisor, the LHE operator, the user, and the owner.
• Proven track record of thoroughly inspecting every part of the crane prior to building or disassembly to document the condition of the crane.
• Experience and knowledge of troubleshooting communication issues, error codes, and basic electrical and hydraulic issues with cranes.
• Level-headed and able to teach and be a good mentor for riggers and junior A&D techs.
• Self-motivated and always staying productive and efficient to move the job forward, even when there are delays outside of their control while on the job site.
• An understanding and drive to control costs as much as they are able by getting trucks off the clock, avoiding calling out a mechanic if they can do the work themselves, and communicating delays to their supervisor as early as possible.

Requirements

• Must have knowledge and competency regarding OSHA requirements
• Detailed knowledge of heavy lifting and heavy hauling technologies (mobile cranes, platform trailers, beam and dolly trailers.)
• Experience working with several of the following equipment:
• Liebherr: LR 1160, LR 1200 SX, LR 1250, LR 1300 SX, LR 1400, LR 1750, LR 11000.
• Link-Belt: LS 238, LS 248o Terex/American: HC 165, HC 275
• Manitowoc: 11000, 777, 888, 999, 2250, 14000, 16000, MLC 650
• Kobelco: CK 1100G, CK 1600, CK 2000, CK 2750G
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a clean driving record

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a matching 401(k) plan
• Vacation, Company Holidays, and Sick Days
• Flexible spending accounts/Health Savings Account
• Reimbursement plan for the company Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy

Bigge provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, military or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functio ns.