Crane Project Manager

Job Title : Crane Project Manager

Location : Fort Mill, SC

Status of Hire : full-time, direct hire, salaried

Industry : industrial rigging and equipment moving; construction

Pay : $90-100k

Benefits : commission plan, automobile allowance & mileage reimbursement, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company contributions, paid holidays, PTO, and more!

Summary :

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager for their Industrial Contracting Division. This role involves managing multiple industrial projects (crane, heavy haul, millwright, rigging), overseeing a team of superintendents, foremen, journeymen, helpers, and subcontractors, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the client’s satisfaction. The ideal candidate will foster strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and vendors while delivering superior results that align with company standards for excellence.

Responsibilities :

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of company industrial services and effectively communicate these to clients, including rigging, millwright, welding and fabrication, alignment, crane operations, civil activities, and subcontract services for electrical and piping.
• Generate competitive and accurate cost estimates, demonstrating detailed knowledge of labor, materials, and equipment needed for project scopes
• Analyze RFQ documents (scope of work, drawings, schedules) and prepare proposals that align with client requirements while addressing any discrepancies in writing during the proposal / contract negotiation process
• Create and manage manpower-loaded schedules using tools like MS Project or Excel for project planning and execution
• Oversee the review, administration, and execution of prime and subcontract agreements
• Identify all trades required for project completion and coordinate work with staff, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure timely project start and organized execution
• Provide clear direction and project documentation to foremen and crews, both on-site and remotely
• Execute end-to-end project management, including labor planning, material purchasing, tool and equipment allocation, subcontractor management, travel coordination, incident reporting, and project status updates
• Utilize industry-standard AIA documents to generate invoices and payment requests, ensuring timely and professional submission
• Develop and submit schedules of values and invoicing schedules to clients and internal accounting teams
• Identify and document any out-of-scope work, ensuring client authorization before initiating work. Track and invoice change orders appropriately

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We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.