Description

Title: Director of F leet and Equipment
Department: SCM
Location: Houston, TX
Supervisor: Senior Director of Subcontracts

FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent; Full-Time

Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office): Hybrid

DIRECTOR OF FLEET AND EQUIPMENT

SUMMARY

The Director of Fle et and Equipment is responsible for managing and leading all fleet, equipment, tooling and maintenance activities for all Projects . This role will p rovide strategic leadership for the Fleet and Equipment function, partnering across Construction, Procurement, Project Management, and other business functions to support operational excellence and organizational objectives. This position reports to the Senior Director of Subcontracts , or another management personnel that the President of the Company may designate. This position is based in Houston, TX and follows a hybrid work model in alignment with Qcells ' Office Mobilization Plan (OMP). Employ ees within commuting distance of the designated office are expected to adhere to assigned in-office schedules based on OMP guidelines. Employees outside of the designated office may be eligible for remote work arrangements, subject to business needs and appropriate approvals. W orking hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm C ST . This position is expected to travel up to 25 %.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regular attendance, in accordance with C ompany's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position .
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to leverage the experience to optimize the contracting of equipment, fleet, and tooling vendors .
• Manage and lead the Fleet and Equipment team in support of the construction of projects including, but not limited to the following:
• Provide leadership, coaching, performance management, and professional development for the Fleet and Equipment team to foster a high-performing and engaged organization.
• Develop and execute the Fleet and Equipment strategy to support construction operations, improve operational efficiency, and align with long-term business objectives.
• Establish and maintain the equipment/tooling/fleet management plan to meet the project schedule (s).
• N egotiat e and execut e agreements with competitive vendors and partners .
• Establish and maintain process and procedures related to Tooling, Equipment and Fleet procurement and management
• Negotiate commercial terms in accordance with C ompany policies and guidelines .
• Develop and negotiate strategic agreements with equipment/tooling/fleet vendors as needed .
• Review, compare , and evaluate vendor proposals and historical pricing to determine reasonable pricing and opportunities for cost savings .
• Track cost saving s against the budget for each equipment/tooling/fleet plan .
• Ensure project costs are properly categorized when submitting vendor commitments for approvals by comparing and adjusting estimating costs vs. actual costs .
• Partner with Construction, Procurement, Project Management, Safety, and other internal stakeholders to ensure fleet and equipment strategies align with operational priorities and project requirements.
• Maintain m arket i ntelligence to monitor equipment and tooling cost s .
• Establish, monitor, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to fleet utilization, equipment performance, vendor performance, and operational effectiveness to support informed business decisions.
• Monitor vendor compliance with agreements and ensure project requirements are being met.
• Support Project Management Team as needed with agreement/vendor information and input to resolve issues, such as under-performance .
• Maintain accurate and complete Purchasing records in accordance with record retention procedures; and
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance fleet utilization, operational efficiency, and standardized fleet and equipment management processes across the organization.
• Perform other related duties and special projects, as assigned by Management.
• Monitor ongoing utilization and ensure that owned and rented equipment is being

appropriately utilized onsite

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree required .
• 7 - 12 years of experience in Fleet & Equipment and/or relevant SCM experience .
• 4 - 7 years of experience purchasing and managing fleet, equipment and tooling in the Solar industry with utility scale of PV/PV plus Storage
• Project e stimating experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge in contract ing , purchasing, master agreement creation/negotiation/ management, fleet management , rebate programs, and tooling management.
• Ability to work on your own in a fast pace d , professional, team environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong negotiation skill s preferably with supplier s and vendor agreements .
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail .
• Confidence and the ability to interact with people at all levels of the organization including external clients .
• Computer literacy with an advance knowledge on Microsoft O ffice including but not limited to Excel , Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and construction management tools
• SAP e xperience preferred .
• Procore experience preferred .
• Customer service skills including experience in conducting vendor reviews and evaluation, and maintaining good business relationships .
• Maintains active subcontractor relationships with key partners and industry leaders.
• Able to identify, investigate , and solve problem s that might arise with order and in a timely manner .

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
• Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
• Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
• Travel: up to 25 % as needed

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular professional, office business setting
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)