Crane Lift Director???? Location: Vernon, TX???? Duration: 3+ Months (Start: 8/3)???? Type: 1099 ContractorCompensation & Schedule???? 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 WeekWhy This Opportunity?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.Required Qualifications✔ 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 supervisionPreferred Qualifications⭐ Data center construction experience⭐ Structural steel erection experience⭐ Critical lift planning experience⭐ Qualified Rigger and/or Signal Person Certification⭐ Experience supporting multiple crane operations simultaneouslyWhat You'll Be DoingServe as the onsite Crane Lift Director for all crane and lifting operationsDevelop, review, and approve lift plans and critical lift plansCoordinate daily lifting activities with project supervision and field personnelVerify crane setup, ground conditions, crane capacities, and lift configurationsReview crane load charts and ensure lifts remain within allowable operating limitsCoordinate crane operators, riggers, signal persons, ironworkers, and superintendentsMonitor structural steel erection and material placement activitiesEnsure compliance with OSHA crane regulations and project-specific lifting requirementsConduct field observations and audits of lifting operationsParticipate in pre-lift meetings and pre-task planning activitiesIdentify lifting hazards and implement corrective actions before work beginsMaintain documentation related to lift planning and crane operationsPromote safe lifting practices and a proactive safety culture throughout the projectTechnical KnowledgeCandidates should have working knowledge of:OSHA Cranes & Derricks in Construction (29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC)NCCCO Lift Director ResponsibilitiesCritical Lift PlanningCrane Load Charts & Capacity CalculationsCrane Setup & Ground Bearing RequirementsStructural Steel ErectionCrane & Rigging OperationsQualified Rigger & Signal Person RequirementsHoisting & Material Handling OperationsLift Path PlanningJob Hazard Analysis (JHA) DevelopmentPre-Lift Planning & CoordinationConstruction Risk Assessment & MitigationData Center ConstructionContractor Coordination & Field CommunicationWhat Success Looks LikeThe 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.Apply TodayQualified 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.