FEC Equipment Manager

Description

• Develop process and implement scheduling and management of routine and preventive maintenance, repairs, and inspections to support equipment safety, functionality, and compliance.
• Manage sourcing of vendors, negotiate contracts, and manage procurement of tools, supplies, and equipment at scale.
• Enforce and model compliance with safety policies, OSHA regulations, and proper equipment handling procedures.
• Implement and administer equipment charge-out systems and rental programs in accordance with company policies and jobsite needs.
• Track and report on equipment utilization, jobsite scrap-outs, fleet maintenance, and operational key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Hands-on operations leader to oversee and manage First Equipment Company (FEC) equipment inventory, logistics, and lifecycle operations, including acquisition, distribution, usage tracking, maintenance, and asset retirement with a commitment to safety and efficiency.
• Oversee and maintain accurate records of transactions, maintenance logs, and inventory data using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and equipment tracking software.
• Supervise FEC Equipment team, participate in hiring process, onboard new staff, and deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with development needs.
• Collaborate with field teams, project leadership, and internal departments (e.g., Audit, Finance, Safety, IS) to maintain operational continuity and compliance.
• Manage coordination of delivery and pickup of equipment, including staging, inspections, and movement between sites.
• Identify process improvements and implement systems to streamline FEC equipment operations, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.
• Supervise and direct laborers, drivers, and field support teams involved in equipment handling and logistics.
• Partner with Accounting team to generate and manage billing for internal rentals, equipment sales, and chargebacks.

Requirements

• Familiarity with equipment maintenance schedules, vendor negotiation, and material handling best practices
• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited program in Construction Management, Business, Supply Chain, or related field of study, with minimum of 8 years of experience in equipment or inventory management, preferably within construction or rental industry, or equivalent combination of education and field experience
• Experience leading logistics or field support teams, including labor coordination and delivery operations
• Ability to maintain detailed records and generate operational and financial reports
• Experience with construction-related tools and specialty equipment
• Experience negotiating equipment and service contracts and managing supplier relationships
• Knowledge of construction logistics, equipment usage, and Federal compliance regulations (e.g., DOT, OSHA, EPA)
• Working knowledge of inventory controls, equipment lifecycle strategy, and construction site operations
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Experience with sustainability initiatives (e.g., electric tools, emissions reduction, green fleet operations)
• Strong leadership skills to manage operations, teams, and stakeholders
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities with high level of accountability to manage multiple priorities, budgets, and stakeholders 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.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance