Crane Lift Planner

About Company

Sautter Crane Rental is part of the Elliott-Lewis family of companies which have a reputation of being a premier provider of Mechanical Services Facilities Management and Crane Rentals. This position will be responsible for initiatives of Sautter Crane Rental. With the ability to provide the right crane for every job Sautter Crane has become the provider of choice for hundreds of companies all over the Eastern Seaboard. Clients value Sautter Cranes commitment to set the benchmark for crane service and rentals.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Operations Sales Field Supervisors and backend office team members to ensure accurate and reasonable lift plan drawings for upcoming crane work. At times also requires collaboration with outside engineers to ensure structural and architectural integrity in and around the construction site can be maintained safely.
• Review client needs with sales team and utilize lift planning software to provide a quoted plan to the client.
  • Lift plans should include: an outline of safety needs structural requirements recommended crane size list additional equipment needed and timeline for the project.
  • Lift planning software used in this role includes: Blue Beam Liebherrs Lift Plan LICCON and A1As 3D Lift Planner.

• Incorporate information from rate sheets to ensure lift plans factor for required rates.
• Ensure that lift plans presented to clients maintain compliance with OSHA ANSI and ASME standards for safety.
• In addition to reviewing client needs also consider bid documents blueprints estimation plans geographical landscape to ensure lift plan adheres to all project requirements.
• When appropriate include in the lift plan any identified hazards or risks.
• As requested support the sales team members by attending pre-planning meetings occasional site visits and coordination with clients to meet their needs.

Required Skills

• Sautter Crane Rental welcomes applicants with a strong interest in cranes rigging and the construction industry. Previous experience is not a firm requirement but applicants must have an enthusiastic interest in cranes.
• Our ideal candidate has 2 years of professional experience either in a construction office or directly working on construction sites.
• Applicants must approach work with a team mindset and a goal-oriented focus.
• Applicants must be comfortable learning new and changing computer programs including but not limited to the lift planning software Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills both verbally and written to succeed in this role.
• Willingness to adapt as client needs change with ability to think outside the box solve problems.
• Excellent attention to detail to ensure all lift plans are highly accurate.

Preferred Skills

• Although prior experience in cranes rigging or construction is not a firm requirement preferential consideration will be given to candidates who have several years experience in this industry.
  • Prior experience in lift planning software highly valued especially in any of the following: Blue Beam Liebherrs Lift Plan LICCON or A1As 3D Lift Planner.
• Any NCCCO Certification is highly valued but not required to apply.
• OSHA30 Training preferred

Physical Requirements

• Consistently Required: Walking standing bending or twisting
• Frequently Required: Bending or twisting kneeling crouching stooping and crawling. Working with various chemicals
• Occasionally Required: Working with arms raised over head. Max carries 50lbs. Push/pull max 50lbs. Exposure to hot and cold temperatures. Working at heights. Exposure to high sound levels.

Compensation

• Sautter Crane Rental offers a robust compensation package including:
  • Competitive base salary
  • Annual raises
  • Annual bonuses
  • 401k Retirement Plan with generous company match
  • Two weeks vacation during first year at entry-level with more earned for greater tenure
  • Sick Pay
  • Medical / Health Insurance Plans
  • Dental coverage
  • Additional voluntary benefits including several life insurance options accident insurance several disability insurance options and more.

We recognize that great talent can come from a variety of backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to affirmative action and diversity. Background MVR checks and drug tests are performed for all positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets