Senior Director – Crane & Rigging
About The Position
Blattner Company, a Quanta Services operating company, is establishing a Crane & Rigging Center of Excellence (CoE) to centralize crane expertise, standards, training, and fleet deployment across Quanta's operating companies. This is a foundational role where the Senior Director will build a new function, gain trust across the enterprise, and deliver measurable value within the first year, supported by leadership, a budget, and executive backing. The CoE aims to help Quanta's operating companies manage their extensive crane fleets, improve asset deployment, and maintain consistent safety and technical standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and field experience.
- 12 or more years of leadership in crane and rigging operations, heavy lift planning, or construction equipment management in heavy civil, power generation, renewable energy, or industrial construction.
- 9 or more years of experience leading teams required.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to travel 40-50% of the time.
- NCCCO certification (any applicable discipline) preferred.
- AEMP, CEMP, or equivalent equipment-management credentials preferred.
- Deep working knowledge of crane types (lattice boom crawlers, all-terrain, rough terrain, boom trucks, and tower cranes) and their suitable lift environments.
- Hands-on experience across more than one crane market.
- A background spanning utility-scale renewable work and at least one of gas generation, data center construction, heavy industrial, or high-voltage transmission is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Establishes the CoE from an early-stage function into a recognized enterprise resource by hiring the team, establishing operating cadence, and building relationships with operating companies.
- Manages a growing team of crane and rigging professionals, including dedicated hires, fractional contributors, and subject matter experts.
- Manages the CoE’s budget and is accountable for its delivered value, including utilization improvement, cost avoidance, standards adoption, and incident reduction.
- Represents the CoE to Quanta operating company leadership, Blattner’s executive team, and Quanta corporate leadership.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
- 401(k) with company match
- HSA and FSA options
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
- Work/Life balance
- Employee/Family focused culture
- Gym on site
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
