Location: Vernon, TX
Duration: 3+ Months (Start: 8/3)
Type: 1099 Contractor
Pay Rate: $56/hr
Per Diem: $125/Day (7 Days Per Week for Non-Local Candidates)
Completion Bonus: $150/month
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Schedule: Monday-Saturday | 12-Hour Days
60+ Hours Per Week
Join a structural steel contractor supporting the construction of a large-scale data center in Vernon, TX. This position serves as the Crane Lift Director, providing leadership and oversight for crane operations, critical lifts, rigging activities, and structural steel erection throughout the project.
The Crane Lift Director will work closely with crane operators, riggers, ironworkers, superintendents, and project leadership to ensure all lifting operations are properly planned, coordinated, and executed in accordance with OSHA regulations, industry standards, and project-specific lift requirements.
Current NCCCO (CCO) Lift Director Certification
Experience directing crane operations on commercial or industrial construction projects
Experience developing and executing lift plans and critical lift plans
Strong knowledge of crane load charts, rigging practices, and crane setup requirements
Working knowledge of OSHA crane and derrick regulations
Experience coordinating crane operators, riggers, signal persons, and field supervision
Data center construction experience
Structural steel erection experience
Critical lift planning experience
Qualified Rigger and/or Signal Person Certification
Experience supporting multiple crane operations simultaneously
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Serve as the onsite Crane Lift Director for all crane and lifting operations
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Develop, review, and approve lift plans and critical lift plans
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Coordinate daily lifting activities with project supervision and field personnel
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Verify crane setup, ground conditions, crane capacities, and lift configurations
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Review crane load charts and ensure lifts remain within allowable operating limits
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Coordinate crane operators, riggers, signal persons, ironworkers, and superintendents
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Monitor structural steel erection and material placement activities
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Ensure compliance with OSHA crane regulations and project-specific lifting requirements
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Conduct field observations and audits of lifting operations
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Participate in pre-lift meetings and pre-task planning activities
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Identify lifting hazards and implement corrective actions before work begins
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Maintain documentation related to lift planning and crane operations
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Promote safe lifting practices and a proactive safety culture throughout the project
Candidates should have working knowledge of:
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OSHA CranesDerricks in Construction (29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC)
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NCCCO Lift Director Responsibilities
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Critical Lift Planning
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Crane Load ChartsCapacity Calculations
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Crane SetupGround Bearing Requirements
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Structural Steel Erection
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CraneRigging Operations
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Qualified RiggerSignal Person Requirements
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HoistingMaterial Handling Operations
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Lift Path Planning
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Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Development
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Pre-Lift PlanningCoordination
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Construction Risk AssessmentMitigation
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Data Center Construction
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Contractor CoordinationField Communication
The ideal candidate is a highly organized and technically proficient Lift Director who can effectively coordinate multiple crews while maintaining complete control of crane operations on a fast-paced structural steel project.
Success in this role requires strong planning, communication, and decision-making skills to ensure every lift is executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with OSHA regulations, industry standards, and project-specific requirements.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume for immediate review.
If you have experience directly related to this position, please ensure your resume clearly reflects your experience directing crane operations, critical lifts, structural steel erection, rigging activities, lift planning, and commercial or industrial construction projects, along with your NCCCO (CCO) Lift Director Certification.
Interviews are actively being scheduled for qualified candidates.
