Equipment Manager

Job Summary

The On-site Equipment Manager will manage the warehouse and equipment operations at the on-site project level to ensure equipment is well maintained and utilized to its fullest capacity while ensuring the dispatch department is providing the field with the appropriate equipment, tools, or supplies they need to build projects safely and profitably.

Responsibilities

• Owns the equipment strategy for the project, including fleet composition, sourcing model (purchase vs. rental), and lifecycle planning

• Learns cost-benefit analysis for equipment decisions; evaluates utilization, total cost of ownership, and return on investment

• Makes recommendations that directly impact project budgets, forecasts, and profitability

• Partners with Project Leadership and Purchasing to align equipment strategy with project execution plans

• Leads vendor selection and negotiations for equipment rentals, service agreements, and related contracts

• Establishes and negotiates pricing, terms, and service levels with external suppliers

• Exercises authority to approve vendor selections and rental agreements within established guidelines

• Maintains accountability for vendor performance, cost control, and service delivery

• Directs equipment allocation and movement across the project to maximize utilization and minimize downtime

• Maintains equipment tracking systems to ensure accuracy of inventory, usage, and maintenance status

• Pairs with Maintenance to ensure preventive maintenance strategies are executed and aligned with operational needs

• Exercises independent judgment on equipment-related decisions that affect cost, schedule, and operational performance

• Identifies risks and inefficiencies; implements solutions to improve equipment utilization and reduce cost exposure

• Contributes to financial planning, including projections, cost tracking, and variance analysis related to equipment

• Ensures client satisfaction, both internally and externally, through efficient handling of issues. Exercises good interpersonal skills by gladly assisting others to accomplish work of the organization, even if it is outside the scope of regular duties

Management Responsibilities

None

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

• Ability to represent to all persons the Flintco Ethos that encourages the highest level of performance, integrity and morale

• Adds, subtracts, multiplies and divides whole numbers, fractions and decimals

• Organizes and manages time, duties and activities effectively

• Ability to build relationships and support project teams

• Provides total commitment to continuous process improvement

• Models and reinforces safety as a top priority of the organization

• Intimate knowledge of construction equipment and tools

Education

• Associates Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in equipment, rental, maintenance, or facilities management or similar

• Strong background in construction equipment maintenance

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record