Lift Director

Holder Construction; Shippingport (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A national construction firm is seeking a highly motivated Lift Director for its project teams in Shippingport, PA. The successful candidate will oversee on-site lifting and rigging operations while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Key qualifications include extensive crane and rigging experience, safety management skills, and strong communication abilities. An ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in Safety Management and relevant certifications. This full-time role is suitable for candidates with a mid-senior level of experience.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of crane and rigging experience.
• Formal safety training and competency in hazardous energy control and LOTO.
• Ability to identify and correct safety deficiencies in the field.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage on-site lifting and rigging activities.
• Promote a world-class safety culture.
• Monitor compliance with safety rules and policies.

Skills

Crane and rigging expertise

Safety management skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management

NCCCO lift director certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Holder Construction, an Atlanta-based commercial construction company with operations throughout the United States, is seeking a highly motivated Lift Director to join our project teams in Shippingport, PA.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage on‑site lifting, hoisting, mobile equipment, and crane/rigging activities on large‑scale mission‑critical, aviation, and other complex market types by working collaboratively with project superintendents, project managers, trade partners, and the craft performing high‑risk lifting activities.
• Utilize and implement industry best practices to promote a world‑class safety culture focused on preventing SIFs.
• Manage and mentor Trade Partners to implement robust and effective safety programs and controls to ensure safe hoisting activities.
• Share and provide technical knowledge with the project team to proactively manage crane lifts and associated high‑risk activities by ensuring that appropriate safety controls are in place.
• Track and trend safety data to help proactively manage safety efforts.
• Monitor daily construction activities for compliance with OSHA, company, and client rules/policies.
• Manage and coordinate onsite training and Holder/client‑driven initiatives.

Requirements

• 5‑10 years of crane and rigging experience.
• NCCCO lift director certification or local equivalent.
• Large/complex project logistics planning and management experience.
• Formal safety training and competency in hazardous energy control and LOTO, scaffolding, crane management, steel erection, emergency response, fall management, excavation and confined space, rigging, hazardous waste, NFPDS/erosion control, etc.
• Ability to identify and correct safety deficiencies in the field.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels in a construction environment.
• Must have excellent communication skills and can communicate amongst all levels of the organization.
• Candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other technology applications used to support our safety efforts.
• The ideal candidate will also have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Safety Management, and professional safety certifications (e.g., CSP, CHST, SMS, etc.) or hold relevant crane and rigging certifications to demonstrate competency and technical knowledge.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Other; Industries: Construction