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The position provides leadership and support to a team consisting of 90+ field personnel who help drive daily field operations and execution.\nThe ideal candidate would possess a strong background in rigging operations, crane and lifting activities, field leadership, workforce planning, and customer-facing problem solving. Experience with NCCCO certifications, Lift Director responsibilities, crane operations, advanced rigging, and large project execution would be beneficial. However, we are also interested in speaking with individuals who have demonstrated strong leadership capabilities, operational aptitude, and a desire to continue growing their technical expertise and management responsibilities.\nThis opportunity offers:\nLeadership responsibility within an established and active rigging operation.\nThe opportunity to work alongside an experienced team of superintendents, crew leads, project managers, and safety professionals.\nExposure to complex industrial, mission-critical, and data center projects.\nThe ability to influence operational strategy, workforce development, recruiting, and future growth initiatives.\nDirect interaction with customers, field leadership, and senior management.\nSignificant opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within the organization.\nThe ability to help shape the future of a highly skilled and respected rigging team.\nEssential Job Duties and Responsibilities:\nParticipate with sales as needed on job walks and assist with customer bids/estimates to accurately price projects.\nResponsible for all activities of the rigging operation from job site management to dispatching of crews. \nDevelops, plans and implements schedules for rigging crew in alignment with customer direction.\nDirects workforce to meet operational goals in terms of volume, cost, quality, safety and schedule. \nDirectly supervises one or more superintendents, foreman, leads and dispatcher.\nHire, coach, train and manage the performance of rigging crew with best management practices.\nDevelop, train and instruct rigging crews in best known rigging operation practices and procedures including safety.\nWork closely with safety personnel in coordinating safety training, accident and injury investigations and reporting and equipment or property damage incidents investigations and reporting.\nBuild customer and employee relationships with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.\nDevelop highly effective relationships with customers, business partners, crating operations management and support staff.\nEffectively manage job site projects by organizing all project information to ensure they are accurate and contain all necessary information. \nMay participate in selection of company vehicles and asset rigging equipment. \nPurchase and upkeep of the day to day rigging equipment and hand tools.\nDevelop programs to monitor and promote vehicle maintenance, driving safety, and to control operating costs.\nActively participate in MEI R & C leadership and management meetings.\nConsistently demonstrates professional conduct representative of MEI corporate mission, vision and values. \nConsistently gain knowledge regarding industry and market information and trends.\nWork closely with the sales team to manage customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management.\nDevelops professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.\nLocal travel required for client site meetings and management of dispatched crews.\nMinimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education):\nHS diploma or equivalent with continuing education in Business, Project or Construction Management or related degree a plus.\nMinimum eight (8) years proven operations management experience or comparable field preferably within the construction, manufacturing or rigging industry.\nExcellent interpersonal, management, supervisory and project management skills.\nHighly self-directed and motivated.\nEmbraces our Values, Vision, Mission and Company Culture\nAbility to use Microsoft Office Applications and other business software (such as Wright Plan/CRM) as needed.\nValid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.\nPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:\nThis is physical, hands-on work. Must be able to perform General Physical Activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and activities requiring moving the whole body such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, or crouching. May regularly lift items up to 80 pounds. Frequently uses senses involving sight, smell, touch, and auditory. May work off the ground at varying heights; must not be affected by flashing lights, noise, or moving machinery. May perform occasional work in a warehouse or non-temperature-controlled environment and/or outdoors over uneven terrain or with exposure to inclement weather.\nAdditional Requirements:\nWork with a Top-of-Mind Awareness for the safety of yourself and everyone at the job site. Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect.\nDisclaimer: This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by a Rigging Operations Manager and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or requirements. 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