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Crane Manager - Kiewit Equipment Services

Lenexa, KS · On-site

$24.75 - $33.75/hr

... plans, crane coordination meetings, crane move planning, overlap/collision avoidance planning, critical lift review processes, and training. • Verify crane inspections, documentation ...

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How much do crane coordinator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for crane coordinator in the United States is $24.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $28.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a crane coordinator?

Crane Coordinators are professionals responsible for planning, overseeing, and managing crane operations on construction sites or industrial projects. They ensure that all lifting activities are conducted safely and efficiently by coordinating between crane operators, riggers, and site supervisors. Their duties include assessing lift plans, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and resolving any logistical issues that may arise during crane operations. Crane Coordinators play a crucial role in preventing accidents and maintaining smooth workflow on site.

What are some common challenges faced by crane coordinators on large construction sites?

Crane Coordinators on large construction sites often face challenges such as managing multiple lifts simultaneously, coordinating schedules among various teams, and ensuring all safety protocols are meticulously followed. They must communicate effectively with crane operators, riggers, and site supervisors to avoid delays and prevent accidents. Adapting quickly to changing site conditions and weather, while maintaining compliance with regulations and site logistics, is also essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a crane coordinator, and why are they important?

To excel as a Crane Coordinator, you need a solid understanding of crane operations, load calculations, safety regulations, and typically a relevant certification such as NCCCO or equivalent. Familiarity with crane scheduling software, lift planning tools, and compliance systems is often required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial for coordinating teams and ensuring safe operations. These competencies are vital to maintaining safety, minimizing risks, and ensuring efficient project execution on construction sites.

What is the difference between Crane Coordinator vs Crane Operator?

AspectCrane CoordinatorCrane Operator
CertificationsCrane operation certifications, safety trainingCrane operation certifications, safety training
Work EnvironmentPlanning, coordinating crane activities, overseeing safetyOperating cranes on-site, manual control
Employer & IndustryConstruction, industrial sites, logisticsConstruction, shipping yards, industrial facilities

While both roles require safety certifications and work in construction or industrial settings, the Crane Coordinator focuses on planning, scheduling, and overseeing crane operations, whereas the Crane Operator is responsible for the actual operation of the crane equipment.

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Infographic showing various Crane Coordinator job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,728 per year, or $24.4 per hour.

Crane Manager - Kiewit Equipment Services

Macon, GA • On-site

Kiewit Corporation
Construction Materials Wholesalers • 10K+ employees
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$25.25 - $34.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Kiewit Corporation rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 140 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Requisition ID: 181879 

Job Level: Senior Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Equipment Services 

Department: Field Operations 

Market: Power 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

Kiewit Equipment Services is seeking Crane Managers to lead crane operations, maintenance readiness, lift planning support, compliance, and utilization across active projects. This role helps ensure cranes are properly selected, mobilized, inspected, maintained, and operated in alignment with company procedures, project needs, safety expectations, and schedule requirements. The Crane Manager will partner closely with project leadership, equipment teams, crane services, safety, operations, craft supervision, vendors, and subcontractors to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective crane support.

District Overview

Kiewit Equipment Services supports one of the largest and most diverse equipment fleets in North America through safe, compliant, reliable, and cost-effective equipment operations. KES helps projects improve equipment utilization, mechanical reliability, maintenance execution, and overall project performance by providing world-class equipment expertise, systems, training, and field support.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on available work, development plans, skill sets, and career goals. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

   Lead crane operations support for assigned projects, including crane selection, mobilization, utilization, demobilization, maintenance readiness, and operational planning.
   Partner with project teams to support lift planning, site-specific crane management plans, crane coordination meetings, crane move planning, overlap/collision avoidance planning, critical lift review processes, and training.
   Verify crane inspections, documentation, certifications, operator authorization, rigger and signal person qualifications, and required records are current and properly maintained.
   Provide field leadership for safe crane setup, maintenance, repair coordination, daily readiness, equipment reliability, and compliance with company crane and rigging procedures.
   Coordinate with equipment, safety, operations, engineering, vendors, subcontractors, and Crane Services to resolve crane-related risks, technical issues, downtime concerns, and resource needs.
   Use company systems to track equipment status, maintenance history, utilization, inspections, work orders, costs, and readiness for project execution.

Qualifications

   5+ years of experience in crane operations, heavy construction equipment management, lift planning, equipment maintenance, or a related field; heavy crane experience strongly preferred.
   Strong understanding of crane safety, lift planning, crane setup, inspections, rigging, signaling, operator qualifications, maintenance requirements, and field execution risks.
   Ability to lead, coach, and communicate effectively with project management, equipment teams, safety personnel, field supervision, craft, vendors, and subcontractors.
   Experience using equipment management systems, maintenance tracking tools, inspection records, scheduling tools, and related technology.
   Strong organizational, planning, follow-up, problem-solving, and time management skills.
   Strong work ethic with a willingness to be hands-on in both office and field environments.
   Willingness and ability to travel within the U.S. and internationally as required.

Other Requirements:

  • Regular, reliable attendance 
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
 

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Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.

Industry

Construction materials wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1884

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