Cranes & Rigging Manager

Location: Quannah, TX

Department: DEPCON

The Opportunity

The Cranes & Rigging Manager is responsible for the field execution, implementation, and verification of Integra's Crane & Rigging Management System across assigned projects, regions, manufacturing facilities, logistics operations, and modular assembly yards.

Reporting to the Director of Cranes & Rigging, this position serves as the primary operational resource for crane, rigging, hoisting, engineered lifting, and material handling activities within the assigned area. The Manager works directly with Operations, HSE, Engineering, subcontractors, crane providers, Lift Directors, operators, riggers, and project leadership to ensure lifting activities are properly planned, reviewed, coordinated, and executed in accordance with Integra requirements.

The position maintains a strong field presence and focuses on eliminating Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) exposure through effective lift planning, direct controls, competent-person verification, field assessments, PausePoint™ engagement, and consistent execution of SafeState™ and Energy-Based Safety (EBS) principles.

What you will do?

Crane & Rigging Program Execution

• Implement and execute Integra's Crane & Rigging Management System across assigned projects and operations.

• Translate enterprise standards, procedures, technical guidance, and Director-issued requirements into consistent field execution.

• Serve as the primary Cranes & Rigging technical resource for assigned projects, regions, or facilities.

• Partner with project Operations and HSE leadership to integrate lifting requirements into project planning, sequencing, and daily execution.

• Escalate complex, non-standard, engineered, or high-risk lifting conditions to the Director of Cranes & Rigging.

Project Startup & Lift Planning

• Support project startup by evaluating crane access, laydown areas, lifting logistics, site constraints, sequencing, overhead hazards, ground conditions, and anticipated lifting demand.

• Assist project teams with crane selection, setup locations, mobilization planning, and lifting schedules.

• Review subcontractor crane and rigging programs before lifting operations begin and verify alignment with Integra requirements.

• Verify required documentation, certifications, inspections, lift plans, engineering, permits, and approvals are in place before execution.

• Participate in pre-lift planning meetings and coordinate with Operations, Engineering, HSE, and subcontractor leadership.

Critical & High-Risk Lift Management

• Review critical lift plans and complex lift packages for completeness, technical accuracy, field feasibility, and compliance with Integra requirements.

• Verify crane configurations, load charts, rigging arrangements, lift points, capacities, ground bearing pressures, exclusion zones, communication methods, and lift sequencing.

• Coordinate Director review and approval when enterprise critical-lift criteria, engineered-lift requirements, or escalation thresholds are met.

• Maintain field presence during critical lifts, tandem lifts, blind picks, specialty lifts, and other high-risk lifting operations as required.

• Verify required management approvals and pre-lift briefings are complete before work proceeds.

Field Oversight & Assurance

• Conduct routine crane, rigging, hoisting, and material-handling field assessments across assigned operations.

• Verify crane setup, outrigger support, assembly/disassembly activities, swing-radius controls, power-line clearances, barricading, exclusion zones, rigging condition, and signaling practices.

• Use PausePoint™ and Energy-Based Safety (EBS) principles to identify high-energy exposure and ensure effective direct controls are established before work proceeds.

• Stop or pause lifting operations when conditions deviate from the approved plan, required controls are absent, or an unacceptable SIF exposure exists.

• Track field findings to closure and communicate recurring or systemic issues to the Director and applicable Operations/HSE leadership.

Subcontractor & Equipment Management

• Evaluate crane providers, rigging contractors, and subcontractor lifting programs for compliance with Integra standards and project requirements.

• Verify operator, Lift Director, rigger, signal person, inspector, and other required qualifications before personnel perform assigned lifting functions.

• Verify cranes, hoists, rigging equipment, below-the-hook devices, and specialty lifting equipment have required inspections, certifications, and documentation.

• Coordinate corrective actions for deficient equipment, documentation, or subcontractor performance.

Incident Response & Learning

• Immediately support investigations involving crane incidents, rigging failures, dropped objects, equipment damage, near misses, and lifting-related SIF/pSIF events.

• Participate in Root Cause Analyses (RCA) using Energy-Based Safety (EBS) and Human Performance principles.

• Develop and track corrective actions within the assigned area and verify effective implementation.

• Support communication and implementation of enterprise lessons learned and lifting-related learning bulletins.

Compliance & Auditing

• Verify field compliance with OSHA 1926 Subpart CC, applicable OSHA 1910 requirements, ASME B30 standards, ANSI/CMAA requirements where applicable, client requirements, manufacturer specifications, and Integra standards.

• Conduct crane audits, rigging inspections, subcontractor evaluations, and compliance assessments.

• Maintain accurate records of assessments, inspections, lift reviews, findings, and corrective-action closure.

• Support regulatory, client, and internal audits related to lifting operations.

Training & Workforce Development

• Coach crane operators, signal persons, qualified riggers, rigging inspectors, HSE personnel, and project leadership on Integra lifting expectations.

• Support qualification and competency verification processes established by the Director of Cranes & Rigging.

• Deliver field-based crane and rigging training, lessons learned, and technical coaching.

• Identify competency gaps and coordinate development plans with the Director, HSE leadership, Operations, and Training.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Track assigned-area performance including critical lift execution, rigging inspection compliance, lift-plan quality, audit findings, near misses, dropped-object events, equipment reliability, and SIF exposure.

• Provide performance data, trends, and field intelligence to the Director of Cranes & Rigging for enterprise KPI reporting.

• Identify recurring field issues and recommend practical improvements to standards, workflows, training, and controls.

• Verify enterprise corrective actions and program improvements are implemented within assigned operations.

Leadership

• Provide day-to-day technical leadership to project Lift Directors, field SMEs, and lifting personnel within the assigned area.

• Build strong working relationships with Operations, HSE, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, Procurement, subcontractors, and crane providers.

• Support staffing and resource planning for projects with significant crane and rigging scope.

• Represent the Cranes & Rigging function in project meetings, client discussions, lift-planning sessions, and operational reviews.

• Provide timely escalation to the Cranes & Rigging Manager for significant risk, technical disputes, resource constraints, or nonconformance.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• NCCCO Certified Crane Operator (or equivalent)
• Qualified Rigger Certification
• Qualified Signal Person Certification
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction
• First Aid / CPR / AED
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in crane operations, heavy rigging, engineered lifting, or construction operations.
• Minimum 5 years leading or directly overseeing complex lifting operations on large industrial, commercial, manufacturing, or mission-critical construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing critical lifts, multi-crane lifts, engineered lift plans, heavy rigging, and complex material-handling operations.
• Experience supporting data centers, manufacturing facilities, power generation, industrial construction, modular construction, or similar high-risk environments preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to influence field execution across Operations, HSE, subcontractors, and lifting personnel.

Knowledge & Technical Competencies

• OSHA Cranes & Derricks regulations

• ASME B30 standards

• Rigging principles and engineered rigging systems

• Crane load chart interpretation

• Ground bearing pressure and crane setup fundamentals

• Critical lift planning and lift-plan review

• Mobile, crawler, rough-terrain, tower, and overhead crane operations

• Hoists, gantry systems, below-the-hook devices, and specialty lifting equipment

• Human Performance principles

• Energy-Based Safety (EBS)

• Root Cause Analysis methodologies

• Contractor management

• Field coaching and technical leadership

Legal & Travel Requirements

• Authorized to work in the applicable country.

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

• Ability to travel up to 50–70% to construction projects, manufacturing facilities, client locations, and corporate offices.

• Ability to obtain client-specific site access and security clearances as required.

Work Environment

• Combination of corporate/project office, manufacturing facilities, logistics yards, and active construction sites.

• Frequent field presence requiring exposure to varying weather conditions and industrial environments.

• Ability to walk extensive job sites, climb ladders and elevated work platforms, access cranes and equipment, and perform field inspections.

• Must be able to wear required PPE and safely access active work areas.

• Occasional extended travel and support for critical lifting operations outside normal business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology, or related field (Preferred)
• NCCCO Lift Director Certification
• Certified Rigging Professional
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP)

How we support you

We believe your best work happens when you feel supported - professionally, personally, and financially. That’s why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive, stay healthy, and plan for the future.

• Performance-driven rewards – Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions.
• Comprehensive healthcare – Medical, dental, and vision coverage that supports you and your family’s total well-being.
• Security and peace of mind – Life and disability insurance programs that provide protection when it matters most.
• Flexible benefits options – A variety of voluntary benefits so you can personalize coverage to fit your needs.
• Time to recharge – Generous paid time off to relax, travel, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Investing in your growth – Education assistance and tuition support to help you build skills and advance your career.
• Planning for the future – Retirement and savings programs that help you achieve long-term financial confidence.

Come build with us

At Integra, we’re driven by a vision to transform the data center industry. We specialize in delivering optimized turnkey solutions that bring together speed, quality, and reliability - helping our clients build and operate the mission-critical infrastructure that powers today’s digital world. Integra is a vertically integrated company - owning and managing every phase of the process from site selection and design to manufacturing, procurement, commissioning, and warranty. This approach allows us to move faster, solve challenges more efficiently, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our partners.

What truly sets Integra apart is our people. We are a team of problem-solvers, engineers, builders, and operators who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering results. Our culture values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement - because in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, excellence and adaptability matter.

Joining Integra means being part of a company that is shaping the future of data center infrastructure. If you’re passionate about innovation, impact, and building systems the world depends on, you’ll find the opportunity to grow and make a difference here.

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