LNG Construction Manager: Cranes & Rigging Lead

KBR Careers; Port Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Construction Manager with extensive cranes, heavy lifting, and rigging expertise to lead heavy lift activities on a major LNG project. You will plan and execute lift strategies, manage contractors, and coordinate with engineering and construction teams to meet milestones.

The role requires 10+ years in construction management with 5+ years in crane/rigging on large projects, and a solid grasp of OSHA/ASME standards, lifting equipment, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 10 years of construction management experience, with at least 5 years focused on crane and rigging operations for large industrial projects.
• Demonstrated experience supporting LNG, petrochemical, refinery, or heavy industrial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of heavy lift engineering, crane selection, rigging systems, load calculations, ground-bearing pressure requirements, and transport/logistics planning.
• Experience managing large crawler cranes, hydraulic cranes, SPMTs, strand jacks, and specialized lifting systems.
• Proven experience overseeing critical lifts and complex equipment installations.
• Comprehensive understanding of OSHA regulations, ASME standards, and industry best practices for lifting operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead crane, heavy haul, lifting, and rigging activities across the LNG construction site.
• Develop lift strategies, rigging plans, critical lift procedures, and execution schedules.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, logistics, and commissioning to support milestones.
• Manage crane and rigging contractors, lifting supervisors, and field personnel.
• Review and approve lift studies, engineered lift plans, transportation plans, and crane utilization strategies.
• Ensure compliance with project specs, OSHA regulations, and industry standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks in heavy lifts, oversized equipment installation, and transport.
• Oversee installation of LNG equipment such as cryogenic vessels, heat exchangers, compressors, pipe racks, modules, tanks, and structural steel.
• Monitor productivity, cost, and schedule adherence for lifting and rigging operations.
• Conduct site audits and safety reviews to ensure operational excellence.
• Support construction planning, constructability reviews, and execution strategies throughout lifecycle.
• Provide regular progress reporting to leadership.

Skills

Heavy lift engineering

Crane selection & utilization

Rigging systems & hardware

Load calculations

Ground-bearing pressure

Transport & logistics planning

Large crane management (crawler, hyd,

SPMTs & strand jacks

Critical lifts & complex installations

OSHA/ASME standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

10+ years construction management experience

5+ years crane & rigging ops on large projects

Tools

3D lift planning software

Job description

KBR is seeking a Construction Manager with extensive cranes, heavy lifting, and rigging expertise to lead heavy lift activities on a major LNG project. You will plan and execute lift strategies, manage contractors, and coordinate with engineering and construction teams to meet milestones.

The role requires 10+ years in construction management with 5+ years in crane/rigging on large projects, and a solid grasp of OSHA/ASME standards, lifting equipment, and regulatory compliance.