Senior Project Superintendent – Heavy Rigging & Crane Ops

Orionplacement; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a seasoned field superintendent to lead planning, organization, and execution of complex rigging and heavy-haul projects. This remote-based opportunity requires coordinating with customers, crews, and dispatch to ensure on-time delivery across sites.

With 10+ years in rigging or crane operations and 3+ years in field leadership, you will drive safety, profitability, and project success while traveling extensively to project sites in the region and country.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of directly relevant experience in heavy rigging, crane operations, heavy haul transportation, industrial heavy construction, or a closely related field.
• 3+ years of superintendent, project superintendent, field superintendent, or comparable field leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of rigging principles, project planning, field operations, and heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, organization, and execution of complex rigging and transportation-related project work.
• Develop detailed project scopes, identify project requirements, and establish schedules that keep work moving efficiently.
• Manage day-to-day project operations while maintaining oversight of scope, progress, manpower, equipment, and resources.
• Coordinate with customers, office personnel, dispatch, crews, and other site personnel to plan scheduling and equipment mobilization.
• Identify equipment requirements and coordinate timely delivery of specialized equipment to project sites.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for field crews while coordinating rigging activities with customers, craftsmen, and other site personnel.
• Inspect and manage work sites to monitor progress and ensure work conforms to project scope and specifications.
• Establish and enforce work standards, operating procedures, and safety practices.
• Lead Job Hazard Analysis activities and ensure compliance with applicable safety training and procedures.
• Maintain complete, current, and properly organized project documentation.
• Provide oversight and controls that support project profitability and successful execution.
• Mentor and develop team members to strengthen field proficiency and operational performance.
• Assign daily work activities and ensure effective utilization of manpower and equipment.
• Communicate project updates, priorities, and operational needs clearly with customers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership experience

Safety leadership

Project planning

Communication

Job description

Orionplacement is seeking a seasoned field superintendent to lead planning, organization, and execution of complex rigging and heavy-haul projects. This remote-based opportunity requires coordinating with customers, crews, and dispatch to ensure on-time delivery across sites.

With 10+ years in rigging or crane operations and 3+ years in field leadership, you will drive safety, profitability, and project success while traveling extensively to project sites in the region and country.