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Rigging Foreman

Barnhart Crane & Rigging113 open roles

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Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
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Join a Team That Builds, Lifts, and Moves America

At Barnhart, we specialize in executing some of the most complex heavy lift, rigging, machinery moving, and engineered transport projects in North America. As a Rigging Foreman, you'll lead field crews responsible for safely executing critical lifting and rigging operations, coordinating specialized equipment, and delivering solutions for customers across a wide range of industries.

This is an opportunity for an experienced leader who thrives in the field, enjoys solving unique challenges, and wants to play a key role in some of the industry's most demanding and rewarding projects.

What You’ll Do

This role combines leadership, project execution, rigging expertise, and customer interaction, making it ideal for someone who wants to take ownership of complex jobs from planning through completion. In this role, you will:

  • Lead and supervise crews supporting heavy lift, rigging, machinery moving, and specialized transportation projects.
  • Direct daily field operations while maintaining a strong focus on safety, productivity, and quality execution.
  • Coordinate manpower, equipment, and materials to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
  • Work closely with Project Managers to identify and resolve operational challenges that impact productivity or scheduling.
  • Conduct inspections and ensure all lifting, rigging, gantry, jacking, and machinery moving equipment is operating safely and effectively.
  • Communicate directly with customers, contractors, and project stakeholders in the field.
  • Participate in pre-project planning meetings and assist with job execution strategies.
  • Lead daily planning discussions and communicate work plans, expectations, and safety requirements to project crews.
  • Maintain project documentation, inspections, and records of daily activities.
  • Ensure proper care, maintenance, and utilization of cranes, rigging equipment, and specialty lifting systems.

Why You’ll Love This Role

  • Competitive Pay + Weekly Pay Schedule
  • Permanent, full-time role
  • 401(k) program with company match up to 10% of pay
  • Family medical, dental and vision insurance is available after 90 days of employment
  • Paid time off and other benefits
  • Barnhart CARES family care and community service opportunities
  • Opportunity to work on industry-leading equipment
  • Long-term growth opportunities
  • Join a company with a strong safety-first, team-driven culture
  • Lead crews performing high-profile lifts and critical industrial projects
  • Be involved in complex projects requiring innovation, problem solving, and precision execution
  • Work alongside experienced operators, drivers, riggers, and project teams.
  • Significant opportunities for career advancement and leadership growth.
  • Join a company recognized as an industry leader in heavy transport and specialized logistics

What You Bring

Required:

  • Valid driver's license
  • Strong commitment to safe work practices and equipment operation
  • 5+ years of experience in rigging, machinery moving, crane operations, construction, or related heavy industrial work
  • Previous leadership, crew lead, superintendent, or foreman experience
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to direct daily field operations and coordinate personnel, equipment, and materials
  • Ability to maintain accurate project documentation and daily reports
  • Flexible schedule with willingness to travel and work overtime as needed
  • Ability to pass a drug screen and background check

Preferred:

  • Experience with cranes and rigging operations
  • Knowledge of hydraulic gantries, hydraulic jacking systems, skates, and machinery moving equipment
  • Experience leading heavy lift and specialty rigging projects
  • Familiarity with lift planning, project execution, and jobsite logistics
  • Working knowledge of industry safety standards and best practices
  • Experience coordinating with customers, contractors, and project stakeholders in the field

PURPOSE – Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the world.

MINDS OVER MATTER – Barnhart has built a reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in North American industry.

NETWORK – Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest networks of talent and resources with over 70 branch locations across North America working together to serve our customers. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development.

CULTURE – Barnhart has a strong team culture -- the “One TEAM.” We are looking for smart, hard-working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.

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