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Crane and Rigging Construction Recruiters

Recruit crane and rigging professionals for lift planning, equipment operations, project management, and field safety.

We won't waste your time with candidates that don't make sense. We don't cut corners, and we don't rely on job postings. We headhunt.

For employers hiring talent. This 15-minute call is for companies discussing a hiring need. Candidates: submit your profile and resume here.

  • Elite construction recruiters
  • No fee unless you hire
  • Local and 100% travel candidates
  • GCs, developers and construction managers

Start the search

Tell us who you need.

Share the basics. We will call to talk through the job.

No finished job description needed. Ivan or a senior teammate will help you work through the details.

Prefer a conversation? Book a 15-minute employer call

For employers hiring talent. This 15-minute call is for companies discussing a hiring need. Candidates: submit your profile and resume here.

Or call 954-758-9593.

For a standard contingency search, there is no upfront recruiting fee. You pay only if you hire under the signed agreement.

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The search brief

We recruit for crane, hoisting, and rigging businesses that need experienced operational and project leadership. Searches account for the equipment, lift scope, field oversight, and safety responsibilities connected to each role.

A direct route to the right hire

How it works.

  1. 01

    Tell us the role

    Share the position, location and what the hire needs to own.

  2. 02

    We send vetted candidates

    We approach and qualify construction professionals before making introductions.

  3. 03

    Pay only if you hire

    A fee is due only for a qualifying placement under the recruiting agreement.

Our approach

Match experience to lift and equipment scope

Crane and rigging work can range from equipment rental and general hoisting to engineered lifts and complex setting operations. We clarify the equipment classes, lift planning responsibilities, project environment, and whether the employer provides operators, planning, or turnkey services.

Our approach

Roles across planning and operations

We recruit crane and rigging Project Managers, lift planners, estimators, operations managers, crane supervisors, and safety leaders. Candidate outreach distinguishes equipment dispatch and fleet operations from lift engineering, field supervision, and customer development.

Our approach

Evaluate safety and field coordination

We discuss candidates' responsibilities for lift plans, site logistics, operator coordination, equipment selection, permits, and communication with construction teams. We clarify applicable qualifications and how the role supports the employer's lift review and safety processes.

Our approach

Local and nationwide full-travel reach

Direct outreach can reach local crane and rigging candidates, including local professionals willing to travel 100%. Nationwide candidates willing to travel 100% can be considered for traveling operations when the assignment requirements are transparent.

The people behind the work

Roles we focus on.

  • Crane Operations Manager
  • Rigging Project Manager
  • Lift Planner
  • Crane Estimator
  • Crane Superintendent
  • Rigging Supervisor
  • Crane Safety Manager
Hiring examples

Examples of roles we recruit.

Use these sample roles to describe the title, project type and location you need.

  • Project Manager, Crane and Rigging
  • Planner, Engineered Lifts
  • Estimator, Crane Services
  • Superintendent, Crane Operations
  • Supervisor, Rigging Field Operations
  • Manager, Crane Fleet Operations
  • Safety Manager, Hoisting Services
  • Business Development Manager, Crane Rental
Good questions

Frequently asked questions.

What crane and rigging positions do you recruit?

We recruit project managers, lift planners, estimators, operations managers, superintendents, field supervisors, and safety leaders.

How do you define a crane search?

We clarify equipment and lift scope, whether the employer provides rental or turnkey services, and the role's responsibilities for planning, field execution, or fleet operations.

How do you screen rigging and lift candidates?

We discuss experience with lift planning, equipment selection, site coordination, operator and crew oversight, and the employer's safety procedures.

Can you recruit traveling crane professionals?

Yes. We can contact local candidates willing to travel 100% and nationwide candidates willing to travel 100%, with assignment details reviewed before introductions.

Start a conversation

Tell us about the position you cannot afford to leave open.

We won't waste your time with candidates that don't make sense. We don't cut corners, and we don't rely on job postings. We headhunt.

Book a 15-minute employer call

For employers hiring talent. This 15-minute call is for companies discussing a hiring need. Candidates: submit your profile and resume here.

Public candidate profiles

Available now in construction.

View all candidates

Every profile is presented without identifying details. We confirm current interest and fit before arranging a private introduction.

How it works

How we fill your job.

Four steps, run by Ivan or a senior teammate.

01

Tell us who you need

We talk through the job, the projects, location, pay and why someone good would want it.

02

We find and speak with candidates

We call people with the right experience, including many who are not applying for jobs.

03

You meet the strongest matches

You get a short list with notes on each person. We set up interviews and share feedback.

04

We help you complete the hire

We help with the offer, counteroffers, notice and start date.

Relocation and travel

Location is part of the search.

We look locally first and discuss whether relocation or travel makes sense. A traveling superintendent's rotation, a PM's family move and a local commute are different decisions. We cover relocation help, per diem and timing before you meet anyone, not at the offer.

Placement protection

Candidate replacement guarantee

How long is the candidate replacement guarantee?

We offer a candidate replacement guarantee on standard search agreements. The applicable period and exact terms are set out in the signed client recruiting agreement.

Eligibility, exclusions, notification requirements, payment requirements, and replacement terms are governed by the signed client recruiting agreement.