Senior Project Superintendent — Heavy Rigging & Crane Ops (Remote)

Orion Placement; Kentucky; On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a field leader to guide complex rigging, crane operations, heavy haul transportation, and industrial construction projects from planning through completion. You will own field operations and serve as the main link between crews, customers, dispatch, and internal teams.

This senior role demands 10+ years in heavy rigging or related fields and at least 3+ years in superintendent leadership, with strong safety focus and readiness to travel extensively across Kentucky and

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.
• Willingness to travel extensively.
• Experience with rigging principles 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

Field operations

Safety compliance

Communication

Tools

Goldhofer

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking a field leader to guide complex rigging, crane operations, heavy haul transportation, and industrial construction projects from planning through completion. You will own field operations and serve as the main link between crews, customers, dispatch, and internal teams.

This senior role demands 10+ years in heavy rigging or related fields and at least 3+ years in superintendent leadership, with strong safety focus and readiness to travel extensively across Kentucky and