Rigging Foreman: Lead Heavy‑Lift Crews & Safety

Guy M. Turner, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Guy M. Turner, Inc. in Durham, NC seeks a Rigging Foreman to lead crews in lifting and moving heavy equipment. You will supervise rigging operations, specify lifting methods, and ensure compliance with OSHA and project specs.

Applicants should have 1–3 years of rigging or heavy lift experience and 2–3 years of Foreman experience, with basic computer and strong communication skills. This full-time role may require long hours and occasional weekend work.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of rigging or heavy lift experience.
• 2–3 years of Foreman experience.
• Proficient in basic computer skills.
• Strong oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in all rigging and lifting activities, to ensure compliance with safety procedures and method statements. Familiar with heavy lift plans and procedures.
• Assists and determines the proper method of lifting equipment for each assigned project.
• Conducts basic loading of heavy lift projects by rigging the customer equipment and ensuring the proper use of each equipment method.
• Directs crew to move equipment to and from work areas.
• Ability to optimize resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) to ensure efficient and timely completion of the project.
• Ensures that work crews are properly supplied with tools, equipment, and materials. Prevents the misuse of equipment, materials, and tools.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow procedures. Competent in reading and understanding specifications, drawings, and all other discipline related project and engineering documentation. Keeps records of all work completed.
• Specifies locations for movement of machinery using knowledge of various methods of sliding and lifting equipment.
• Familiar with and enforces strict compliance with all OSHA Safety procedures, including all Company rules and regulations.

Skills

Rigging experience

Foreman experience

Basic computer skills

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Guy M. Turner, Inc. in Durham, NC seeks a Rigging Foreman to lead crews in lifting and moving heavy equipment. You will supervise rigging operations, specify lifting methods, and ensure compliance with OSHA and project specs.

Applicants should have 1–3 years of rigging or heavy lift experience and 2–3 years of Foreman experience, with basic computer and strong communication skills. This full-time role may require long hours and occasional weekend work.