Heavy Lift & Rigging Specialist

Barnhart-Crane-; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus program

401(k) with company match up to 10%

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Barnhart is seeking a Project Sales Technician to provide technical support for lifting, rigging, and heavy transportation projects. You will conduct site evaluations, develop lift plans, validate requirements, and help design safe project solutions.

This role blends fieldwork with office duties, working across sales, engineering, and operations to deliver practical, innovative lifting solutions while prioritizing safety and project success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of crane/rigging, heavy lift, construction, or related field experience.
• Strong understanding of lifting principles, equipment capabilities, and safety.
• Experience developing lift plans and technical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant software applications.
• Ability to perform site evaluations, including outdoor work and climbing if required.
• Willingness to travel locally and regionally as project needs require.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits and project assessments to evaluate scope, site conditions, equipment requirements, and execution considerations.
• Develop lift plans and technical documentation to support project planning and execution.
• Partner with sales, engineering, and operations to develop safe, practical lifting and transportation solutions.
• Identify potential project risks and support planning efforts to ensure successful execution.
• Provide technical input for project estimates, equipment selection, scheduling, and resource planning.
• Contribute technical documentation and project details for customer proposals and presentations.
• Coordinate with operations and field teams to align project plans with available equipment, personnel, and resources.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, site assessments, and technical records.
• Participate in customer meetings and site discussions as a technical subject matter resource.
• Promote a strong commitment to safety throughout all project planning and execution activities.

Skills

3+ years crane/rigging experience

Lift plans

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Jobsite evaluations

Travel willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Technical software

Job description

Barnhart is seeking a Project Sales Technician to provide technical support for lifting, rigging, and heavy transportation projects. You will conduct site evaluations, develop lift plans, validate requirements, and help design safe project solutions.

This role blends fieldwork with office duties, working across sales, engineering, and operations to deliver practical, innovative lifting solutions while prioritizing safety and project success.