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, or another management personnel that the CEO of the company may designate. This position is located at the Ankeny, IA, Fleet and equipment offices and 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%. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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.
• Aid, 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• A strong desire to continuously improve and push limits.
• A strong team player with a high degree of professionalism.
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• A willingness to travel as required.