Equipment Manager

About the role

The Equipment Manager role is essential to oversee the maintenance, repair, and rental of company equipment, ensuring operational excellence across our construction projects in the Solar market. This position reports to the Sr. Equipment Manager and is located at the Ankeny, IA, Fleet and equipment offices. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to construction operations to maximize equipment use and minimize costs.
• Provide guidance and oversight to project Equipment Coordinators, ensuring equipment procedures and reporting are accurate and timely.
• Manage the rental equipment pool, including contract negotiations and cost analysis.
• Perform inbound equipment receiving and inspection on new assets; oversee inbound/outbound process for project Equipment Coordinators.
• Assist with oversight of Self-Perform Construction maintenance programs on aligned projects, ensuring preventative and predictive maintenance, adequate parts stockage, monitoring repair expenses and adherence to budgets.
• Maintain an up-to-date list of equipment on aligned projects, overseeing utilization and scheduling replacements.
• Assist, if necessary, in delivering utilization and financial reports to project leadership, including month-end summaries.
• Address urgent equipment needs of construction operations.
• Directly coordinate with suppliers and vendors to facilitate the fulfillment of equipment needs for the construction projects.
• Collaborate with procurement for the setup of new vendors and suppliers.
• Train and mentor new and existing team members on best practices in fleet and equipment management and maintenance.
• Work closely with project equipment coordinators, commercial management, and risk management to provide necessary reporting and support.
• Coordinate with commercial management to resolve any invoicing or billing discrepancies in partnership with vendors.
• Participate in regular meetings with project leadership to ensure project needs are met.
• Promote and lead by example to maintain the highest standards of safety and quality.
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position.
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in fleet or equipment management, with a strong preference for experience in the solar or related industries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Office, and Outlook.
• Experience with database systems and fleet and equipment management software.
• Exceptional organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Capability to interact with leadership cross-culturally, both within and outside the organization.
• Have a strong desire to continuously improve and push limits.
• Strong team player with a high degree of professionalism.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Physical demands

• Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.).
• Able to walk or move continuously while carrying 50 lbs. of tools and/or materials. It is recommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.).
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.

Work environment

• Regular professional, Construction shop and Worksite setting.
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting).
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite).
• Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department.