Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 6+ years of experience in construction rentals or logistics
Knowledgeable in construction equipment and jobsite logistics
Understanding of financial principles including P&L and cost control
Strong organizational skills to manage equipment rental programs
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Familiarity with rental software and P2P systems
Experience in continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean)
Responsibilities
Act as the point of contact for project teams and on-site rental vendors to align on equipment needs
Visit project sites to oversee equipment requirements and maintenance
Assist in preconstruction efforts including vendor interviews and bid management
Manage vendor costs and economic impacts on projects
Provide input on budgeting and cost control for equipment operations
Ensure high-level customer service and communication with stakeholders
Support troubleshooting for rental and inventory management software
Benefits
Opportunity for professional development and growth
Access to continuous improvement initiatives
Inclusive work culture promoting vendor collaboration
Engagement in safety culture and accountability
Full Job Description
Division: First Equipment Company
Project Location(s): Lancaster, PA 17605 USA
Minimum Years Experience:
Travel Involved:
Job Type: Regular
Job Classification: Experienced
Education:
Job Family: Construction
Compensation: Salaried Exempt
Position Description:Perform planning, management, and execution of First Equipment Company (FEC) On-site Equipment Rental Programs (OERP) and provide training, onboarding, and daily management of on-site programs. Work with project teams and vendors to support efficient use, movement, and maintenance of construction equipment.
Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:
Serve as point of contact for multiple and complex project teams and on-site rental vendors to understand, confirm, manage and implement equipment needs, and implementations.
Visit project sites to establish presence with stakeholders to manage on-site equipment requirements, maintenance, and transition of construction equipment to/from yard.
Contribute to on-site equipment rental program preconstruction efforts, including but not limited to client and rental vendor interviews, bidding, leveling, and award bids to rental vendors. Foster environment for inclusiveness for vendor consideration.
Manage vendor equipment costs and trends, understand and track economic and industry impacts to forecasting and projected earnings, and communicate changes to project stakeholders.
Contribute information related to project-specific cost control, budgeting, and forecasting for reporting related to equipment operations.
Provide exceptional customer service and timely communication with project team stakeholders and on-site trade and rental vendors for relationship development and service excellence.
Contribute to project culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Provide support for end-user system troubleshooting related to rental software, and inventory and contract management systems for on-site equipment rental programs. Support project teams and vendors adoption and adherence to systems.
Monitor utilization of rental equipment use and track vendor billing, and accuracy of customer invoices for on-site equipment rental programs.
Develop and maintain on-going vendor relationships to promote reliability and high service standards throughout projects.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from accredited degree program and minimum of 6 years of experience in construction rentals, logistics, equipment, or warehouse management, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Working knowledge of construction equipment, jobsite logistics, and equipment maintenance requirements
Working knowledge of financial principles, Profit & Loss (P&L), cost control, and budget forecasting
Active listening skills and responsive with strong follow-up practices
Highly organized to manage On-site Equipment Rental Programs (OERP) on project site or yard, and in support of construction operations
Process skills to think through logistics and communicate expectations
Apply analytical thinking to manage through complex decisions and judgments
Project management experience and able to manage and prioritize competing demands
Professional presentation delivery with ability to influence and engage with internal and external stakeholders
Professional verbal and written communication skills
Familiar with equipment rental software (e.g., Wynne RentalMan) and P2P systems (e.g., Coupa)
Experience with implementing continuous improvement concepts, methodologies, and tools (e.g., 5S or Lean)
Embrace change and quick learner to adopt processes, information, and technology enhancements
Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and database applications
Regular travel Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee regularly travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
About Turner construction
Turner Construction Company is a construction company that specializes in building commercial, cultural, and institutional buildings. The company is a subsidiary of the German construction company Hochtief. Turner Construction has completed many notable projects, including the United Nations Secretariat Building, Madison Square Garden, and the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in New York City.
