Rigger Foreman

barnhart-crane-rigging; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnhart Crane & Rigging is seeking a Rigging Foreman to lead field crews on an Eli Lilly project site in Lebanon, IN. You will supervise rigging activities, coordinate with crane operators and clients, and ensure lifts are executed safely and per plans.

Local candidates or those willing to relocate will support daily rigging operations, with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and project alignment in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in rigging or heavy industrial construction.
• Prior leadership or foreman experience preferred.
• Ability to read lift plans, drawings, and load charts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead rigging crews on heavy industrial projects
• Assign daily work and coordinate manpower and equipment
• Conduct pre-task planning and ensure crews understand lift plans and procedures
• Oversee critical lifts, equipment setting, and specialized rigging operations
• Ensure proper selection, inspection, and use of rigging equipment
• Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, and client representatives
• Maintain productivity while enforcing strict safety standards
• Track daily progress, manpower, and field issues

Skills

Rigging

Leadership

Crane operations

Reading lift plans

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Position Overview

The Rigging Foreman leads field crews performing heavy lifts, equipment setting, and machinery moving on industrial construction projects. This role is responsible for ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project plans, schedules, and customer requirements.

You’ll serve as the on-site leader for daily rigging operations, working closely with project teams, crane operators, and clients to coordinate work and drive results.

Location: Eli Lilly project site in Lebanon, IN. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate for the duration of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead rigging crews on heavy industrial projects
• Assign daily work and coordinate manpower and equipment
• Conduct pre-task planning and ensure crews understand lift plans and procedures
• Oversee critical lifts, equipment setting, and specialized rigging operations
• Ensure proper selection, inspection, and use of rigging equipment
• Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, and client representatives
• Maintain productivity while enforcing strict safety standards
• Track daily progress, manpower, and field issues

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture and enforce all safety requirements
• Lead daily safety meetings and hazard assessments
• Ensure PPE compliance and proper equipment inspections
• Participate in incident reviews and continuous improvement efforts

Required Qualifications

• Experienced in rigging or heavy industrial construction
• Must be affiliated with a union
• Prior leadership or foreman experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of rigging practices, crane operations, and equipment setting
• Ability to read lift plans, drawings, and load charts
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• NCCCO Rigger and/or Signalperson certification
• OSHA 30 certification
• Experience with heavy industrial, refinery, or manufacturing projects
• Background in critical lifts or complex equipment installations

Work Environment

• Industrial construction sites (manufacturing, power, refinery, etc.)
• Outdoor work with travel, overtime, and weekend work as needed

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran