Lead Rigging Foreman: Heavy Lift & Machinery Moving

barnhart-crane-rigging; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Weekly Pay

401(k) with company match up to 10%

Health benefits after 90 days

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Barnhart Crane & Rigging is seeking a Rigging Foreman in Knoxville, TN to lead field crews on complex lifting, rigging, and machinery moving projects. You will direct daily operations, coordinate manpower and equipment, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time performance in a range of demanding assignments.

The role demands strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with travel and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in rigging, machinery moving, crane operations, construction, or related heavy industrial work
• Previous leadership, crew lead, superintendent, or foreman experience
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to direct daily field operations and coordinate personnel, equipment, and materials
• Ability to maintain accurate project documentation and daily reports

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise crews supporting heavy lift, rigging, machinery moving, and specialized transportation projects.
• Direct daily field operations while maintaining a strong focus on safety, productivity, and quality execution.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, and materials to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Work closely with Project Managers to identify and resolve operational challenges that impact productivity or scheduling.
• Conduct inspections and ensure all lifting, rigging, gantry, jacking, and machinery moving equipment is operating safely and effectively.
• Communicate directly with customers, contractors, and project stakeholders in the field.
• Participate in pre-project planning meetings and assist with job execution strategies.
• Lead daily planning discussions and communicate work plans, expectations, and safety requirements to project crews.
• Maintain project documentation, inspections, and records of daily activities.

Skills

Rigging

Machinery Moving

Crane Operations

Construction

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Cranes

Rigging Equipment

Hydraulic Gantries

Hydraulic Jacking Systems

Job description

Barnhart Crane & Rigging is seeking a Rigging Foreman in Knoxville, TN to lead field crews on complex lifting, rigging, and machinery moving projects. You will direct daily operations, coordinate manpower and equipment, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time performance in a range of demanding assignments.

The role demands strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with travel and overtime as needed.