Crane & EHS Director — On‑Site Lifting & Rigging

Clayco; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Clayco is seeking a highly skilled Project Lift Director to provide leadership for Environmental, Health, and Safety on complex construction projects. This role is embedded on site and oversees lifting, hoisting, and rigging, ensuring safe execution and a world-class safety culture across mobilization to demobilization.

The position requires NCCCO Lift Director Certification, OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, and proven safety management experience on large-scale projects, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years in construction safety management with direct crane/rigging experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site EHS leader, present whenever physical work is being performed.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage on-site lifting, hoisting, mobile equipment, and crane/rigging activities
• Review and approve lift plans for accuracy, compliance, and execution feasibility.
• Collaborate with project superintendents, project managers, trade partners, and craft workers to ensure safe performance of high-risk work.
• Lead site risk assessments, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and Pre-Task Plans (PTPs).
• Monitor and mentor trade partners to ensure implementation of robust safety programs and controls.
• Track, analyze, and trend safety data to proactively manage safety performance.
• Conduct incident investigations, corrective action follow-up, and reporting.
• Deliver technical guidance and training to staff and partners on crane, rigging, and EHS practices.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, local regulations, and industry best practices.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Mentoring across teams

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Safety management platforms

LOTO procedures

Job description

Clayco is seeking a highly skilled Project Lift Director to provide leadership for Environmental, Health, and Safety on complex construction projects. This role is embedded on site and oversees lifting, hoisting, and rigging, ensuring safe execution and a world-class safety culture across mobilization to demobilization.

The position requires NCCCO Lift Director Certification, OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, and proven safety management experience on large-scale projects, with strong communication and