Crane Coordinator (Superintendent)

Gilbane Building Company•Rochester, MN

2d•$130,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Gilbane is seeking a Crane Superintendent to join their team. The primary purpose of this role is to eliminate unsafe lifts, prevent crane conflicts, and maximize safe execution. This position is based on the job site and plays a key role on the project team. Gilbane is a family-owned, Top-10 ENR Contractor with a long history of shaping communities and a commitment to delivering projects safely and on-time. They encourage individuals to apply even if their experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification, emphasizing a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

Extensive hands-on experience with rigging and/or crane operations
Prior experience as an ironworker foreman, rigging superintendent, crane operator, or superintendent, with strong field leadership in crane operations and site coordination
OSHA 30-hour certified
Strong working knowledge of rigging practices, crane load charts, site logistics, and trade sequencing
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to collaborate on a daily basis with the project team
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Knowledge of suite of construction software tools, including logistics and scheduling software
Construction-document and drawing literate, with knowledge of all phases of construction
Experience and proficiency in most divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost control
Strong knowledge and appreciation of construction safety processes and ability to enforce the project safety plan
Ability to create an environment where “safety first” is the culture and all trades people work with an incident and injury free attitude
Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Nice To Haves

NCCCO Lift Director Certification preferred
Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Serves as the single point of coordination for multi-crane projects to ensure safe, conflict-free, and efficient operations
Leads crane safety, including lift planning, rigging oversight, and real-time monitoring of conflicts, site conditions, and operator readiness
Optimizes crane utilization by managing schedules, trade access, and daily demand planning
Maintains planning tools (interaction matrix, lookaheads) to anticipate conflicts and manage capacity
Owns operational execution, including operator coverage, certifications, maintenance, inspections, and communication
Reviews and approves lift plans to ensure safe rigging, load capacity, travel paths, and landing zones
Holds authority to direct operations in real time, resolve trade conflicts, and stop unsafe lifts immediately
Own crane operational readiness: coordinate operator coverage, track hours/fatigue, verify certifications, and schedule inspections/maintenance
Complete daily reporting and documentation
Develop and coach field staff, manage workload/performance, and foster a positive, inclusive team environment
Build credibility with owners, unions, and partners and strengthen client and industry relationships