Job Title: Equipment & Operations ManagerJob Summary: The Equipment & Operations Manager is responsible for the procurement, maintenance, and lifecycle management of the company's heavy equipment fleet of 600+ pieces, along with the day-to-day operation of the company yard - including the material yard (pipe, conex boxes, formwork, lumber, etc) and the aggregate yard (dirt, recycled concrete, rock, sand, etc). This position plays a critical role in ensuring equipment reliability, cost control, and operational readiness across all active job sites.
Fleet Management & Maintenance- Manage the full lifecycle of a 600+ piece heavy equipment and vehicle fleet, including procurement, deployment, maintenance, repair, and disposal/resale.
- Maintain a preventive maintenance program, including inspection schedules, service intervals, and repair tracking for all fleet assets.
- Supervise shop operations and manage relationships with outside repair vendors and dealerships.
- Track equipment use and lifecycle costs to inform repair vs. replace and buy vs. lease decisions.
- Maintain a fleet management system to support scheduling, utilization reporting, and data-driven decisions.
- Ensure all equipment and vehicles meet DOT, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements, including inspections, registrations, titling, and insurance.
- Coordinate equipment scheduling and allocation across active job sites, and negotiate with vendors and suppliers for equipment, parts, and services.
- Support preconstruction and estimating teams with equipment selection, availability, and cost input during bidding.
Yard Operations - Manage yard operations, and ensure that inventory and organization of the material yard (pipe, conex boxes, formwork, lumber, etc) and aggregate yard (dirt, recycled concrete, rock, sand, etc) is maintained.
- Supervise yard staff, including dispatch, receiving, and material handling personnel, and coordinate deliveries and pickups to and from job sites.
- Maintain yard layout for efficient loading, staging, and retrieval of equipment and materials.
- Maintain yard safety, security, and environmental compliance, including stormwater and material storage requirements.
- Provide regular status reports on fleet condition, maintenance costs, and yard inventory, and collaborate with Project Managers and field leadership to align resources with project needs.
- Other duties as directed by the VP of the Commercial Building Division.
Required Qualifications: - 5+ years managing a large fleet of heavy equipment (100+ pieces) within construction, general contracting, or related industry.
- Strong working knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance programs.
- Experience managing yard operations, materials handling, and inventory control.
- Experience with fleet management or telematics software, and general proficiency with technology.
- Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements related to fleet and equipment operations.
- Proven experience managing equipment budgets, cost controls, and vendor negotiations.
- Supervisory experience managing mechanics, technicians, and/or yard staff.
- Ability to assess and mitigate risk, and collaborate effectively with peers, project teams, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Must operate in a character consistent with company values (Skill, Integrity, and Responsibility) and stay current on emerging industry trends and technology.
- Valid driver's license and ability to work flexible hours, including occasional emergency response.
Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in construction management, business, or a related field is preferred, but not required.
- AEMP certifications is a plus.
- ASE certification(s) or equivalent diesel/heavy equipment technician background, or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), is a plus.
- Experience with fleet management platforms (Tenna), is highly preferred.
What do we offer?
- Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K/Retirement
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) - 100% company funded
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Career advancement opportunities in a stable, growing organization
- Weekly pay
