NCCCO Lift Director - On-site Crane & Rigging Lead

Catapult Federal Services; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Onsite fitness center

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

Catapult Federal Services is seeking an experienced NCCCO Lift Director to plan and oversee crane, rigging, hoisting, and heavy lifting across projects. You will lead pre-lift meetings, coordinate operators, riggers, and superintendents, and ensure adherence to approved lift plans.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in crane and rigging, 3+ years in a supervisory Lift Director role, and strong OSHA knowledge. Travel to job sites is required; onsite work is primary."

Qualifications

• 10+ years crane and rigging experience.
• 3+ years in Lift Director, Rigging Supervisor, or comparable supervisory role.
• NCCCO Lift Director Certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of crane operations, rigging, lift planning, and load charts.
• Experience with mobile and/or crawler cranes.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA crane and rigging requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret lift plans, load charts, and technical documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project locations as needed.
• Must successfully complete required pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee crane, rigging, hoisting, and heavy lifting operations.
• Develop, review, and approve standard and critical lift plans.
• Review crane load charts, configurations, capacities, and operating conditions.
• Evaluate jobsite conditions, including ground stability, crane positioning, access, and lifting areas.
• Coordinate crane operators, riggers, signalpersons, ironworkers, Superintendents, and other field personnel.
• Conduct pre-lift and pre-task meetings covering lift plans, communication procedures, responsibilities, and hazards.
• Verify that the right rigging equipment and procedures are used for each lift.
• Monitor lifting operations to ensure work is performed safely and according to the lift plan.
• Identify unsafe conditions and stop or modify lifting operations when necessary.
• Maintain lift plans, inspection records, and other required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, company policies, and project specifications.
• Work with Project Management, Operations, Safety, and field leadership.
• Support complex lifts, structural steel erection, and heavy material placement.
• Provide guidance and leadership to crane and rigging crews.

Skills

10+ years crane & rigging experience

Lift Director supervisory experience

NCCCO Lift Director Certification

Read lift plans & load charts

Travel to project locations

OSHA crane & rigging knowledge

Strong leadership and decision-making

Pre-employment screenings

Education

NCCCO Lift Director Certification

Job description

Catapult Federal Services is seeking an experienced NCCCO Lift Director to plan and oversee crane, rigging, hoisting, and heavy lifting across projects. You will lead pre-lift meetings, coordinate operators, riggers, and superintendents, and ensure adherence to approved lift plans.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in crane and rigging, 3+ years in a supervisory Lift Director role, and strong OSHA knowledge. Travel to job sites is required; onsite work is primary."