Field Leader: Heavy Rigging & Transport

Edwards Moving and Rigging; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Moving & Rigging seeks experienced Project Superintendent/Foreman to lead crews in heavy rigging and specialized transport projects. You will read engineered plans, supervise rigging moves, ensure safety, and mentor crew members on daily execution.

You lead a field team, coordinate manpower and equipment, and maintain high standards for safety and quality on challenging on-site moves. Join a company that values experience and hands-on leadership.

Qualifications

• Knowing how to rig a load is important. Knowing how to lead the people rigging it is what separates a field leader from a technician.
• We're looking for someone who brings:
• Strong knowledge of heavy rigging and specialized transport operations.
• Hands-on experience executing complex equipment moves.
• The ability to understand engineered plans, lift plans, move plans, JHAs, and rigging configurations.
• Sound judgment around equipment setup, load placement, and field execution.
• Strong hazard recognition and an unwavering commitment to safety.
• The ability to organize crews, equipment, and daily jobsite activities.
• Clear communication with employees, Project Managers, customers, and company leadership.
• The confidence to make decisions when conditions change.
• The willingness to stop work when something isn't right.
• The ability to teach and develop less-experienced members of the crew.

Responsibilities

• Lead Leadmen, Riggers, Apprentices, Operators, and other assigned crew members.
• Direct heavy rigging operations involving jack-and-slide systems, hydraulic gantries, loading and offloading, load placement, and specialized equipment moves.
• Review engineered plans, lift and move plans, JHAs, and project requirements before work begins.
• Translate those plans into clear direction for the crew.
• Verify equipment setup, rigging configurations, and load placement before execution.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, daily activities, mobilization, and demobilization.
• Monitor changing jobsite conditions and adjust the execution plan when necessary.
• Communicate project progress, equipment needs, concerns, and changing conditions to Project Managers and company leadership.
• Complete required daily reports and project documentation.
• Conduct toolbox talks and reinforce jobsite safety expectations.
• Identify hazards and correct unsafe conditions.
• Exercise stop-work authority when something isn't right.

Skills

Heavy rigging

Specialized transport

Team leadership

Engineered plans

JHAs

Safety focus

Hazard recognition

Clear communication

Decision making

Mentoring

Job description

Edwards Moving & Rigging seeks experienced Project Superintendent/Foreman to lead crews in heavy rigging and specialized transport projects. You will read engineered plans, supervise rigging moves, ensure safety, and mentor crew members on daily execution.

You lead a field team, coordinate manpower and equipment, and maintain high standards for safety and quality on challenging on-site moves. Join a company that values experience and hands-on leadership.