Barnhart Crane & Rigging · 15 hours ago
Operations Support Manager
Richland, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expBarnhart Crane & Rigging is a leading company specializing in lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in American industry. The Operations Support Manager will ensure lift plans are followed, coordinate equipment logistics, and support safe and efficient operations while promoting company culture and safety programs.
Mechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Travel with crews to job sites as a non-working operations support manager, ensuring lift plans are followed and customer expectations are met
Participate in project handoff meetings to review engineered drawings, schedules, and communicate field performance expectations
Coordinate with internal teams to identify equipment needs, perform inspections, develop load-out lists, and arrange trucking
Support Operations in monitoring and training for company safety programs, evaluating hazards and managing risks throughout job tasks
Attend customer meetings, site meetings, and internal job reviews to promote continuous improvement
Assist with recruiting, training, and evaluating crew members in collaboration with management
Support safe and efficient yard operations, including equipment storage, organization, and compliance with Barnhart SOPs
Support dispatch, equipment load-outs, and third-party deliveries to the branch
Coordinate with Project Managers and Field Leaders to ensure equipment availability and request OTR permits from state and local DOTs as needed
Embrace and promote Barnhart’s culture at the branch
Ability to travel as required to meet business objectives, including extended stays when necessary
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of industry experience
Proven ability to coordinate equipment logistics, and support coordination of job site operations
Strong understanding of lift plans, rigging principles, and safety standards
Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings and project schedules
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn industry-specific software for scheduling, equipment tracking, and project documentation
Familiarity with DOT regulations and permitting processes
Excellent communication and customer relationship management skills
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
Ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Willingness and ability to travel as required to meet business objectives, including extended stays when necessary
Commitment to promoting company culture and safety programs
Benefits
Competitive salary.
Bonus program that pays for performance.
401K contributions matched up to10% of pay.
Company vehicle.
Insurance, paid time off and other benefits (details in interview).
Company
Barnhart Crane & Rigging
Since 1969, Barnhart Crane & Rigging has been a trusted partner to industries facing their most complex lifting, rigging, and transportation challenges.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mark Whitehead
Chief Financial Officer
David Webster
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-10-09
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