Christman Building Innovation Group, LLC
Job Description:Fleet Manager in our
Lansing or Livonia, Michigan region!
What You Will Do:As Fleet Manager, your primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
Fleet Strategy & Asset Optimization
- Develop and execute a comprehensive fleet management strategy aligned with enterprise-wide growth plans and operational demands.
- Analyze fleet utilization data to identify underperforming, over-deployed, or redundant assets.
- Determine optimal fleet size, composition, and mix across the construction management division and all four self-perform companies.
- Drive asset-sharing and coordination between regions to maximize utilization and minimize idle assets.
- Acquisition, Rental, and Disposition
- Establish purchasing strategy and approval processes for fleet and equipment acquisition.
- Evaluate rent-versus-own decisions using total cost of ownership modeling, project duration, and asset life cycle analysis.
- Manage vendor and dealer relationships; negotiate purchase, lease, and rental agreements to achieve favorable terms.
- Plan and execute the timely sale, auction, or decommissioning of equipment at end of useful life.
- Maintain awareness of market conditions to time buy/sell decisions advantageously.
Life Cycle Planning & Capital Forecasting
- Define and maintain life cycle standards for each category of fleet asset (light vehicles, heavy equipment, specialty equipment).
- Build and maintain a multi-year capital replacement schedule and fleet forecast aligned with the company's annual budgeting process.
- Provide leadership with actionable reporting on fleet aging, upcoming replacement needs, and capital requirements.
- Develop asset depreciation schedules in coordination with accounting.
Maintenance & Compliance
- Oversee preventive maintenance programs across all fleet categories and regional yards.
- Ensure DOT compliance for all commercial motor vehicles, including driver qualification files, DVIR logs, and inspection records.
- Manage telematics systems and utilize data to improve driver safety, fuel efficiency, and vehicle utilization.
- Maintain accurate asset registrations, titles, insurance records, and licensing across all entities and states of operation.
- Coordinate with the safety and risk teams to ensure fleet-related safety programs are in place and effective.
Financial Management & Reporting
- Own and manage the annual fleet and yard operations budget across all divisions.
- Track and report fleet operating costs, including fuel, maintenance, insurance, depreciation, and rental spend.
- Develop cost allocation and chargeback systems to accurately charge fleet costs to individual projects and divisions.
- Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives without compromising operational effectiveness.
- Provide regular reporting to executive leadership on fleet KPIs, utilization, and cost performance.
Team Leadership & Yard Operations
- Directly lead, develop, and support four regional Warehouse Foremen.
- Establish consistent operational standards, processes, and expectations across all yard locations.
- Conduct regular site visits to each regional yard to assess operations, provide coaching, and ensure alignment.
- Coordinate with Warehouse Foremen on inventory management of small tools, materials, and consumables.
What You Will Bring to the Team:Required experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:
- Five plus (5+) years of progressive fleet management experience, with at least three (3) years managing a diverse fleet that includes heavy and specialty equipment.
- Demonstrated experience managing fleet across multiple locations or business units.
- Strong working knowledge of DOT regulations, FMCSA compliance, and CDL requirements.
- Experience with fleet management systems (FMS/telematics) and asset tracking tools.
- Proven ability to develop and manage capital budgets and multi-year replacement plans.
- Track record of successful buy/sell/lease negotiations with dealers, vendors, and rental houses.
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; comfortable with cost-of-ownership analysis.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills; experience managing geographically dispersed teams.
- -or- Equivalent combination of the above training and experience.
Preferred experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:
- Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, supply chain, or a related job field.
- Experience in construction, infrastructure, or heavy industry fleet management.
- Familiarity with equipment types common to concrete, excavation, general trades, and demolition operations.
- Experience implementing or improving fleet management software platforms.
- Background in equipment auctions, resale markets, or dealer relationships for heavy equipment.
- Relevant certifications such as CAFM (Certified Automotive Fleet Manager) or equivalent
Additional Eligibility Qualifications- Have the ability to interact with and develop effective working relationships with a wide range of people, including internal and external customers, in different situations.
- Must have excellent written and oral skills.
- Basic computer knowledge of Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Have a passion for team-based planning and problem-solving.
- Have a wholehearted commitment to building strong partnerships to support project goals.
