Onsite Crane Project Manager — Heavy Lift Operations

Energy Jobline ZR; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Crane is seeking a Project Manager in Lebanon, IN to plan, coordinate, and execute crane and heavy lift operations from award to closeout. You will serve as the primary on-site interface with customers and internal teams, ensuring safety, staffing, scheduling, and documentation meet Bay Crane standards.

Responsibilities include lift planning, coordinating with Operations and Dispatch, maintaining daily progress records, and enforcing safety policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in crane operations, rigging, construction management, or industrial project coordination.
• Experience with lift planning, heavy equipment operations, or construction logistics.
• Experience working with operational management systems such as NextGen.
• High attention to detail and strong safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage crane and heavy lift projects from pre-job planning through closeout.
• Coordinate crane selection, crew assignments, and equipment needs with Operations and Dispatch.
• Develop and/or review lift plans including crane configurations, rigging methods, load weights, site access, and work sequencing.
• Ensure jobsite readiness prior to mobilization, including access routes, set-up areas, and ground conditions.
• Oversee daily execution to ensure work is performed according to plan, schedule, and safety requirements.
• Adjust plans as site conditions change while maintaining safety and efficiency.
• Serve as Bay Crane’s primary point of contact for assigned projects.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, general contractors, engineers, and site personnel.
• Lead coordination meetings and provide regular updates on project status.
• Manage scope changes, scheduling conflicts, and operational challenges.
• Ensure customer expectations align with operational capabilities.
• Enforce Bay Crane safety policies and all applicable regulatory and site-specific requirements.
• Participate in job safety analyses, pre-task planning, and pre-lift meetings.
• Ensure proper documentation of lift plans, permits, and safety records.
• Coordinate required training, orientations, and drug screening compliance for assigned personnel.
• Support incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions exist.
• Develop and manage short- and mid-term schedules for crane operations.
• Coordinate work sequencing with customers and internal departments.
• Anticipate resource needs and identify potential conflicts related to staffing, equipment, access, or logistics.
• Support efficient mobilization and demobilization of equipment and crews.
• Create and maintain accurate job records in NextGen.
• Track daily activities, job progress, and service documentation.
• Maintain organized project files including lift plans, permits, approvals, and compliance records.
• Support accurate billing through timely and complete documentation.
• Provide on-site leadership and act as first point of contact for operational issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

NextGen

Job description

Bay Crane is seeking a Project Manager in Lebanon, IN to plan, coordinate, and execute crane and heavy lift operations from award to closeout. You will serve as the primary on-site interface with customers and internal teams, ensuring safety, staffing, scheduling, and documentation meet Bay Crane standards.

Responsibilities include lift planning, coordinating with Operations and Dispatch, maintaining daily progress records, and enforcing safety policies.