Shop Manager - Construction Equipment

Position Summary

The Shop Manager is responsible for overseeing all maintenance, repair, and operational readiness of equipment and vehicles on site. This role ensures equipment is properly maintained, safe, and available to support daily operations. The Shop Manager works closely with site leadership, corporate teams, and subcontractors to coordinate preventative maintenance, repairs, and equipment tracking.

Company Overview

Saiia Construction Company LLC was founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co. in 1946. Now known as Saiia Construction, the company is an industrial heavy civil contractor serving the power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. With over 630 pieces of construction machinery in its fleet, over 500 employees, and experience working in 11 states, Saiia Construction is poised for continued growth and an exciting future. It is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment, generating over $4.5 billion in annual revenue.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all maintenance and repair activities for site equipment, including: Small tools and job site equipment Pumps and support equipment Dump trucks, sweepers, and water trucks
• Manage all site pickup trucks, including: Preventative maintenance (PM) scheduling Repairs and inspections Ensuring vehicles remain safe and operational
• Develop and maintain a preventative maintenance (PM) schedule for all equipment and vehicles
• Maintain an accurate equipment status log, including: Operable equipment Inoperable equipment Equipment under repair Upcoming service needs
• Cookordinate with corporate office and subcontractors/vendors (e.g., CAT) for: Scheduled services Major repairs Warranty work
• Supervise and work with the Shop Attendant to: Maintain proper inventory of tools and parts Ensure shop organization and cleanliness Keep critical items stocked Ensure all equipment meets safety, inspection, and DOT requirements
• Support operations by ensuring equipment availability aligns with production needs
• Maintain records of: Maintenance and repair history Equipment downtime Service schedules and costs

Qualifications

• Coal ash remediation / CCR experience strongly preferred
• Experience in heavy equipment is a must
• Knowledge of construction equipment operations
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience working with vendors and subcontractors
• Familiarity with safety and DOT compliance preferred
• Must be willing to work 60+ hours/week
• CDL license is preferred
• Mechanical aptitude is important
• Troubleshooting equipment experience is required

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma/GED is required
• Minimum two years of experience in a Shop Manager role with a Construction based organization is preferred.