Overview:
Permanent Installation Construction Supervisor (California)
Position Summary
Sky Climber is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Permanent Installation Supervisor/Crew Lead to lead field installation and inspection activities for permanent suspended access systems, including hoists, control boxes, platforms, roof rigging systems, davits, monorails, tie-back anchors, and related façade access equipment.
The position is based in California with required travel throughout the state, and other states as required.
The role supervises and trains installation technicians, performs inspections and certifications, represents Sky Climber on site, and ensures work meets OSHA, ANSI, company, and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise PI field crews during installations, inspections, and service work.
- Serve as the primary on-site contact for customers, contractors, consultants, and building representatives.
- Plan daily work, assign tasks, conduct safety briefings, and coordinate tools, equipment, materials, permits, and site logistics.
- Install, inspect, and support rooftop access systems, including hoists, control boxes, platforms, davits, monorails, anchors, sockets, and related equipment.
- Interpret engineering drawings, verify field conditions, and resolve installation issues with engineering and project management.
- Conduct annual and periodic inspections, operational tests, condition assessments, and deficiency reviews.
- Complete inspection reports, daily reports, photos, corrective action recommendations, and closeout documentation accurately and on time.
- Train technicians, reinforce safe work practices, and support standardized installation and inspection procedures.
- Maintain compliance with OSHA, ANSI, fall protection, PPE, and Sky Climber safety requirements.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- 5+ years of experience in suspended access, fall protection, construction, rigging, structural steel, or related field service work.
- 2+ years leading or supervising field crews.
- Experience with equipment inspections, field assessments, and technical documentation.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documents.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with electromechanical systems knowledge: hoists, control boxes, platforms, davits, and anchors.
- Valid driver's license with ability to travel extensively throughout California and adjacent states.
- Ability to work at heights, outdoors, in varying weather conditions, and lift up to 75 lbs.
- OSHA 30, Qualified Person Fall Protection, First Aid/CPR, or ANSI suspended access inspection experience preferred.
- Experience with permanent suspended access systems, rooftop anchors, welding, structural steel, or construction management preferred.