Job Description

Advanced Manufacturing At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we’re not just building structures—we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilities that are changing our world.

We’re looking for an experienced and collaborative Rigging Superintenden t in Baton Rouge, LA , to support a large hyperscale data center project, who thrives when people are aligned and complex lifting and rigging operations are executed safely and efficiently. In this role, you’ll take the lead on daily planning, coordination, and execution of rigging activities at the project site, ensuring that the right lifting equipment, materials, and skilled personnel are in place to perform the work safely and productively. Most importantly, you’ll take decisive action to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of your team and protect the environment.

As a passionate leader, you’ll leverage your experience in heavy lifts, crane operations, and critical rigging plans to mentor and guide rigging crews, foremen, and craft professionals working in a fast paced, mission critical data center environment. You’ll foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement while helping team members discover what drives them and supporting their growth. Your leadership keeps our hyperscale data center project connected and moving forward, and we’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to be successful.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a highly coordinated construction environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you—so we can make a big impact on the world, together.

Here's what you'll need

• High School diploma
• At least 10 years of construction site experience, preferably on large, complex industrial or mission critical facilities
• At least 10 years of experience as a rigging foreman, superintendent, lift supervisor, or construction supervisor overseeing rigging and crane operations
• Demonstrated working knowledge of:
  • Rigging methods and equipment (cranes, hoists, forklifts, specialty lifting devices)
  • Engineered, heavy, and critical lift planning and execution
  • Reading and interpreting lift plans, drawings, and specifications
  • OSHA regulations, industry standards, and site safety requirements related to rigging and hoisting
  • Coordination with crane vendors, engineering teams, construction management, and client stakeholders
  • Daily planning, scheduling, workforce management, and client relationship building

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience supporting hyperscale or large-scale data center construction projects
• NCCCO or equivalent crane and rigging certifications
• Experience executing critical lifts in high risk, schedule driven environments

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

102,700.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

141,200.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $102,700.00 to $141,200.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on April 30, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Austin	Texas	United States
Dallas	Texas	United States
Baton Rouge	Louisiana	United States
New Orleans	Louisiana	United States
Gulfport	Mississippi	United States
Jackson	Mississippi	United States
Little Rock	Arkansas	United States
Fayetteville	Arkansas	United States
Oklahoma City	Oklahoma	United States
Tulsa	Oklahoma	United States
Houston	Texas	United States
Kansas City	Missouri	United States
St. Louis	Missouri	United States
Lawrence	Kansas	United States
Greenville	South Carolina	United States
Greenville	South Carolina	United States
New Bedford	Massachusetts	United States
Providence	Rhode Island	United States
Mendota Heights	Minnesota	United States
Bar Harbor	Maine	United States
Hartford	Connecticut	United States
New York	New York	United States
Cincinnati	Ohio	United States
Lexington	Kentucky	United States
Portland	Oregon	United States
Butte	Montana	United States
Fargo	North Dakota	United States
Austin	Texas	United States
Greenville	South Carolina	United States
Greenville	South Carolina	United States
Greenville	South Carolina	United States

Job Tags

Full time, Remote work

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