Barnhart Crane & Rigging

Field Operations Manager

Barnhart Crane & Rigging  •  Memphis, TN (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Position Summary: The Field Operations Manager is responsible for leading and developing field personnel while ensuring safe, efficient, and successful project execution. This role oversees workforce planning, employee development, safety compliance, and daily field operations while supporting Barnhart's commitment to servant leadership and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Recruit, hire, train, and develop field employees.
  • Lead and support field teams through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
  • Promote and enforce safety policies, procedures, and industry best practices.
  • Assist with workforce planning, scheduling, and daily dispatching activities.
  • Support project execution by coordinating manpower and field resources.
  • Conduct job site visits to provide operational support and ensure safety compliance.
  • Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Travel as needed to support operations and field personnel.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of crane, rigging, heavy lift, or related industry experience.
  • 3-5 years of leadership, superintendent, or management experience.
  • Strong understanding of crane operations, rigging practices, and safe work procedures.
  • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Qualified to operate cranes of various sizes preferred.
  • Commitment to Barnhart's servant leadership culture.
  • Must pass a drug screen, Fit-for-Duty evaluation, and background check.

Barnhart Offers

  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k) with company match up to 10%
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Training and career development opportunities

PURPOSE – Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the world.

MINDS OVER MATTER – Barnhart has built a nationwide reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in American industry.

NETWORK – Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest networks of talent and resources with over 60 branch locations across the U.S. working together to serve our customers. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development.

CULTURE – Barnhart has a strong team culture -- the “One TEAM.” We are looking for smart, hard-working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Barnhart Crane & Rigging

About Barnhart Crane & Rigging

Since 1969, Barnhart Crane & Rigging has been a trusted partner to industries facing their most complex lifting, rigging, and transportation challenges. From our beginnings as a small, family-owned company in Memphis, Tennessee, we have grown into one of North America’s leading heavy lift and transport providers, with more than 60 branches nationwide.

Our team delivers a full range of solutions, including crane rental, engineered rigging, heavy haul and specialized transportation, outage planning and component replacement, project cargo logistics, and industrial storage. With one of the industry’s largest engineering teams and a nationwide fleet of specialized equipment—such as modular lift towers, gantry systems, strand jacks, Goldhofer trailers, and cranes up to 1,760 tons—Barnhart is uniquely equipped to handle projects of any size and complexity.

What sets Barnhart apart is our problem-solving culture. We don’t just provide equipment—we provide expertise. Our engineers and field professionals design and execute strategies that reduce downtime, increase efficiency, and ensure the lowest total project cost. Whether serving power generation, petrochemical, nuclear, or renewable energy industries, we are committed to safe, innovative, and cost-effective results.

With a coast-to-coast network, we combine local service with national strength, giving customers access to the right people, the right tools, and the right solutions wherever their projects take them.

Industry
Architecture & Engineering
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Memphis, Tennessee
Year Founded
1969
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