Machinery Moving Foreman

Barnhart; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to join their dynamic team in heavy lifting and machinery moving. This role emphasizes leadership, safety, and collaboration, ensuring that all tasks are executed efficiently while maintaining high morale among team members. With a strong focus on quality service and continuous improvement, you will have the opportunity to contribute to significant projects across various locations. If you are passionate about heavy equipment operations and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position offers a unique chance to grow your career while making a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in heavy lifting and machinery moving.
• Must be a member in good standing in the Operating Engineers Union.

Responsibilities

• Supervise crews and assign job tasks for productivity.
• Inspect and maintain equipment while ensuring safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Equipment Mastery

Documentation Skills

Team Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Valid Driver’s License

Rigging and Signaling Certifications

Class A CDL

Tools

Heavy Lift Equipment

Safety Equipment

Job description

PURPOSE – Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the world.

MINDS OVER MATTER – Barnhart has built a nationwide reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in American industry.

NETWORK – Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest networks of talent and resources with over 60 branch locations across the U.S. working together to serve our customers. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development.

CULTURE – Barnhart has a strong team culture -- the “One TEAM.” We are looking for smart, hard-working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.

Job Description:

• Performing the general tasks of moving machinery and other heavy industrial equipment.
• Establish and maintain high morale while supervising crews, assigning job tasks, and producing highly productive cycle times for labor, equipment, and materials.
• Demonstrate mastery with safety equipment, materials, processes, and ensure all necessary inspections are completed.
• Inspect, maintain and demonstrate use of one or more pieces of equipment, and use safety equipment.
• Coordination with the Construction Manager to identify and monitor critical items that reduce productivity or complicate scheduling. Help plan the necessary labor, equipment, and materials on a daily and weekly schedule.
• Must understand the quality assurance requirements for the specific tasks assigned to their crew. Will be responsible to document work processes and inspections to the standards provided by the project QA Manager.
• Support the Construction Manager in his responsibility for day-to-day construction activities and productivity through planning for each day’s work, having alternate plans if circumstances require a change in work sequence, and through continuous evaluation of the effectiveness of personnel and processes.
• Focus on safety of crews, and care of large equipment and cranes.
• Must have the ability to work with regional ironworker and operator unions.
• Participates in daily operational planning meetings with key project personnel to communicate the work plan of the day.
• Position requires intermittent travel and often long hours.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of five years’ experience in related work. Knowledge of heavy lift equipment and/or plant operations is a plus.
• Must be a member in good standing in the Operating Engineers Union.
• Machinery Moving experience (3-5 years minimum).
• Must have the ability and experience to lead a team.
• Ability to maintain written documentation of daily activities.
• Flexible schedule, able to travel and work overtime.
• Pass random drug screens, clean background.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Valid Rigging and Signaling Certifications.
• Class A CDL.

Pay Range: $80-100K/year

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran