Independent Contractor Rigging Engineer Jobs in Washington, DC

ProLift Rigging is a privately owned, purpose-driven industrial construction company that has a unique, opportunistic, and growth-oriented culture.
OUR PURPOSE
To acknowledge and glorify God by living in submission to Him as we steward His resources, giving Him thanks through the meaningful work we do, and directing the profits of our business to the redemptive work He is doing on the earth.
OUR MISSION
To be the best full-service lifting, rigging, and relocation solutions company, enabling total project success for teams that construct, move, or maintain mission-critical plant, machines, and equipment.
Best is:
Loyal and growing customers that consider us the best.
Aligned, engaged, value-driven, and effective team members doing whatever it takes to achieve our mission.
Esteemed by the participants in our industry.
High return on capital.
OUR CORE VALUES
Safety - Evaluate risk, plan to mitigate it to protect customers, our team, the public, and property.
Focus - Focus on the potential of our customers and fellow teammates, working for their success as if our success is on the line.
Ingenuity - Think about, discuss, and implement ideas that make us better.
Superintend - take seriously the opportunity to wisely invest time, talent, and capital for the benefit of others.
Respect - Soberly respect others and the work we do. Both matters.
Diligence - Remember that any meaningful goal is achieved through dogged persistence and staying engaged.
Teamwork - We are a team that needs each members' contribution to achieve our mission.
JOB SUMMARY
The Project Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines while meeting the budget; this includes acquiring and coordinating the efforts of personnel and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to timelines. The Project Manager will also define the objectives of the project and oversee quality control throughout its cycle.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide oversight, evaluation, and improvement of the efficiency of the project management team. The team is to adhere to the management principles as established by the Senior Leadership Team.
Participate in customer site visits, proposal development, and contract development/reviews to ensure a complete understanding of scope, contractual obligations, and risk of jobs.
Work with Project Sales Representative before project development; take the project from sales through development into execution; maintain communication with Project Sales Representative throughout the project, and document changes that affect the job scope, schedule, or budget agreement.
Interact with customers, engineers, vendors, suppliers, and others throughout the design and planning phase of the project.
Work closely with the project team to develop and maintain an overall project schedule.
Show critical path items and anticipate problematic issues.
Responsible to foresee typical issues that historically challenge schedules, construction, and impact project costs. Identify these issues and work with the project team to develop solutions to overcome potential problem areas.
Responsible for regularly and accurately communicating the project status, including schedule, financial status, risk assessment, quality, safety, and other key areas.
Responsible for coordinating work crews and scheduling required equipment.
Must be willing to travel as needed and be able to work with and manage field leadership.
Individuals will be expected to complete ProLift Specific, Regulatory and Identified Equipment training through our internal LMS system.
Individuals may be asked/required to complete 3rd party and customer required training to gain on-site access.
Other duties as assigned/requested.
PROLIFT RIGGING OFFERS:
Competitive salary
Bonus program that pays for performance
401(k)
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Vacation and Holiday Pay
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Other additional personal and professional benefits are available.
Required Qualifications:
A working knowledge and understanding of engineering plans and specifications. Must be mechanically inclined with a basic understanding of machinery, heavy construction, and basic principles of industrial project flow. Basic math and geometry are necessary. Must demonstrate planning and leadership skills.
An understanding of construction contracts, Windows-based software applications, and good time management skills
Some Rigging/Technical experience
Must have experience enough to meet or exceed the essential duties listed above.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
PMP is preferred.
EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran