We are seeking a
Corporate Director of Fleet & Equipment. This is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, lifecycle management, operational performance, and financial optimization of the company's $20M+ 750 string fleet of vehicles, tools, and heavy equipment. This fleet supports complex project operations across Utility Transmission & Distribution, Renewable Energy, and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) electrical construction.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:Strategic Leadership & Planning- Develop and execute long-term fleet strategy supporting Utility, Renewables, and C&I business lines.
- Create annual and multi-year fleet capital plans-balancing operational needs, financing strategy, and ROI.
- Standardize fleet specifications to optimize reliability, safety, and performance.
Fleet Lifecycle Management- Oversee the full lifecycle of 750+ fleet assets including vehicles, aerial lifts, digger derricks, trenchers, generators, cable pullers, tooling, and heavy equipment.
- Lead procurement, leasing, remarketing, and disposal to maximize asset value.
- Implement fleet replacement policies and lifecycle schedules.
Financial & Performance Management- Manage annual fleet CAPEX and OPEX budgets.
- Track and optimize fleet utilization, cost recovery, TCO, and charge-out rates.
- Negotiate national agreements with vendors, OEMs, and rental partners.
- Use analytics to drive financial efficiency and improve operational predictability.
Operations, Technology & Digital Optimization- Lead adoption of fleet technology including telematics, GPS, IoT sensors, remote diagnostics, and automated scheduling and implement AI-driven forecasting models to optimize replacement planning, utilization, and fleet mix.
- Deploy predictive maintenance platforms using machine learning and real-time asset data.
- Leverage AI for spend analytics, vendor negotiations, and cost-saving insights.
- Integrate fleet systems with ERP, safety platforms, and financial systems.
- Deploy digital inspection tools, mobile apps, and automated reporting workflows.
Compliance, Safety & Risk Management- Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and state regulations.
- Develop policies and training to improve operator competency and reduce equipment-related incidents.
- Maintain documentation for inspections, audits, and insurance.
Collaboration & Cross-Functional Leadership- Partner with Operations, Project Management, Safety, Finance, and Supply Chain. Proven leadership of distributed teams.
- Forecast fleet requirements for specialty Utility and Renewable Energy projects.
- Provide executive dashboards and decision-support analytics.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:- 10+ years fleet, equipment, or operations leadership experience.
- Experience managing large-scale fleets ($10M+).
- Strong financial and analytical capabilities including TCO modeling.
- Comprehensive knowledge of DOT, OSHA, EPA compliance.
- Experience in electrical contracting, T&D, Renewables, or heavy civil is required.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or related field, preferred.
- Familiarity with fleet management software, telematics, AI systems, is preferred.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Financial Acumen
- Leadership & Talent Development
- Process Improvement
- Vendor Negotiation
- Technical Equipment Knowledge
- Digital & AI-Driven Optimization
- Operational Excellence
- Compliance Management
SUCCESS METRICS:- Reduced TCO and improved utilization
- Increased uptime and maintenance compliance
- Successful digital transformation and AI adoption
- Standardization across business units
- High field satisfaction and operational reliability
WHY JOIN SARGENT ELECTRIC?- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Established, growing company with a strong industry reputation
- Collaborative, team-driven environment
- Opportunity to work closely with project teams and support operations
