Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc.
Specializes in heavy civil, tunneling, and underground construction across multiple sectors.
Assistant Equipment Manager
Coordinate equipment needs, manage procurement, maintenance, and records for construction projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Assistant Equipment Manager in Evansville, IN, will coordinate equipment requirements between job sites and the Equipment Department, assisting in the management of both owned and rented assets. This role supports procurement, maintains accurate equipment records, and collaborates closely with the General Manager, Equipment Superintendents, Mechanical staff, Operations, and Accounting to ensure readiness, compliance, and cost control. Key duties include supporting estimating efforts, developing preventative maintenance schedules, tracking repairs, and managing parts inventory. The position also ensures equipment meets OSHA, MSHA, and project‑specific standards, while maintaining vehicle titles, licensing, and registration records. • Coordinate equipment needs between job sites and the Equipment Department • Source, purchase, and rent equipment for projects • Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors to support schedule requirements • Manage outside rental equipment, including tracking, returns, and utilization • Gather equipment quotes and assist with job estimates for estimating teams • Develop, monitor, and support preventative maintenance schedules • Maintain equipment readiness in collaboration with Superintendents and Mechanical staff • Track maintenance, repair records, and equipment documentation accurately • Develop and maintain a parts inventory tracking system • Ensure equipment compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and project‑specific regulations • Maintain records for company vehicles and equipment titles, licensing, and registration • Set up fixed assets in JD Edwards to support Accounting • Respond promptly to equipment requests from field operations • Provide ongoing support to the General Manager, Equipment Superintendents, and Mechanical staff
Key Responsibilities
- ▸equipment procurement
- ▸rental management
- ▸maintenance scheduling
- ▸parts inventory
- ▸compliance oversight
- ▸asset tracking
What You Bring
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least five years of experience in equipment management or a related field, including purchasing, renting, and vendor negotiations. Experience with heavy equipment in construction or mining, the ability to work both in the office and field, and familiarity with JD Edwards are preferred. • High School Diploma or equivalent required • Minimum 5 years experience in equipment management or related field • Experience purchasing, renting, and working with external vendors • Familiarity with reviewing job specifications for equipment selection • Heavy equipment experience in construction, mining, or similar industries • Ability to work both in office and field environments • JD Edwards experience is a plus
Requirements
- ▸high school
- ▸5 years
- ▸purchasing
- ▸heavy equipment
- ▸jd edwards
- ▸office/field
Work Environment
Onsite