Vice President Equipment & Rental Operations

Graham Contracting, Ltd.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham Contracting, Ltd. in Canada is seeking a Vice President, Equipment, Shops & Yards (VP ESY) to lead strategy, performance, and growth for our Equipment, Shops & Yards organization.

Reporting to the EVP, Services, you will optimize fleet investment, rental and re-rental performance, asset utilization, and operational readiness across a fleet of 6,000+ assets. You will partner with executive leaders to align fleet capabilities with business needs, drive commercial performance, capital

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive leadership in fleet, equipment, rental, or related operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing large asset portfolios and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy for fleet investment, rental, leasing, and ownership to maximize utilization and returns.
• Oversee acquisition and supply strategies balancing owned, rentals, and re-rentals.
• Develop strategies to optimize asset utilization and portfolio performance.
• Guide pricing, supplier partnerships, and commercial frameworks to improve margins.
• Provide governance for re-rental activities while protecting margins and risk.
• Negotiate strategic OEM and supplier agreements to improve service and purchasing power.
• Oversee fleet operations, maintenance, lifecycle planning, and readiness for projects.
• Set performance standards for equipment deployment, logistics, and warehousing across regions.

Skills

Fleet management

Asset optimization

Negotiation

Strategic leadership

Data analytics

Supply chain coordination

Education

Business/Engineering/Construction Management degree

Operations Management degree

Equipment Management certification

Tools

Fleet management software

ERP systems

Job description

Vice President Equipment & Rental Operations

Employment Type: Permanent FT (CAN)

Workplace Type: Office

Grow Your Career with Equipment, Shops, & Yards (ESY)

Join a dynamic team that drives our projects from the ground up. The ESY Division plays a critical role in supporting operations by sourcing, managing, and maintaining the construction resources that keep us moving.

You’ll help procure equipment and rentals, oversee maintenance, manage budgets and inventory, strengthen supplier relationships, and analyze equipment data to support operational goals and maximize returns for GIT Unitholders.

Your Impact Starts Here

Graham is actively recruiting for a Vice President, Equipment, Shops & Yards (VP ESY) to lead the strategy, performance, and growth of our Equipment, Shops & Yards organization. Reporting to the EVP, Services, this role is accountable for optimizing fleet investment, rental and re-rental performance, asset utilization, and operational readiness across a fleet of more than 6,000 assets.

The VP ESY partners with executive and operational leaders to ensure fleet capabilities align with business needs while driving commercial performance, capital efficiency, and long-term value creation.

Your Role in Building What Matters – From Office to Site

• Lead Fleet & Rental Strategy: Establish and oversee fleet investment, rental, re-rental, leasing, and ownership strategies that maximize utilization, availability, and return on assets
• Drive Equipment Sourcing Decisions: Lead acquisition and supply strategies that balance owned fleet, rentals, and re-rentals to support project demand while managing cost and risk
• Manage Portfolio Performance: Develop strategies that optimize fleet composition, improve asset utilization, and maximize returns across owned and externally sourced equipment
• Drive Commercial Performance: Lead pricing, supplier partnerships, and commercial frameworks that strengthen competitiveness, improve margins, and support growth across the business
• Oversee Re-rental Performance: Provide governance and direction for third-party re-rental activities to meet project requirements while protecting margin and managing commercial risk
• Enhance Supplier Value: Negotiate strategic agreements and strengthen relationships with OEMs, rental providers, and suppliers to improve service, availability, and purchasing power
• Optimize Fleet Operations: Oversee fleet utilization, maintenance effectiveness, lifecycle planning, and equipment readiness to ensure safe and reliable project execution
• Improve Service Delivery: Establish performance standards that support consistent equipment deployment, logistics, warehousing, and fleet availability across regions
• Support Operational Growth: Align fleet capabilities and deployment strategies with business unit growth plans, project demand forecasts, and market opportunities
• Build Strategic Partnerships: Develop strong relationships with OEMs, suppliers, and rental providers to improve market access, supply resilience, and business value
• Enable Data-Driven Decisions: Leverage performance metrics, analytics, and technology to improve fleet performance, support investment decisions, and drive continuous improvement
• Champion Digital Enablement: Support the adoption of fleet management technologies and analytics tools that improve visibility, forecasting, and asset performance

The Right Tools for the Job

• Education: Diploma or degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Operations Management, Equipment Management, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered
• Experience: 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in fleet, equipment, rental, re-rental, construction, or industrial operations. Proven success managing large asset portfolios, supplier relationships, and commercial performance
• Leadership Experience: Demonstrated experience leading multi-functional teams, developing operational strategy, and influencing executive-level stakeholders
• Technical & Functional Skills: Strong knowledge of fleet lifecycle management, capital planning, rental and re-rental models, asset management, supplier negotiations, performance analytics, and digital fleet management systems. Demonstrated strategic leadership and financial acumen are essential
• Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of equipment pricing models, return-on-assets, investment analysis, and rental market dynamics

Working Conditions

• Work Arrangement: Primarily office-based with regular presence at shops, yards, and project locations to support operations, leadership visibility, and stakeholder engagement. Hybrid flexibility may apply based on business needs
• Travel Requirements: Regular travel is expected to shops, yards, project sites, regional offices, supplier locations, and industry partner meetings across Canada and the United States
• Work Hours: Standard business hours with flexibility required to support operational priorities, supplier negotiations, equipment readiness needs, and leadership activities

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At Graham, we’re building more than structures, we’re building futures. Join a team that delivers excellence from the ground up and makes a lasting impact across Canada.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process when requested. Please contact [e-mail] for accommodation requests.

Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles will not be accepted and will become the property of Jardeg/Graham.

Information at a Glance

Why Graham?

As proud employee-owners, we believe in sharing our success.Your contributions don't just matter - they create our success.

We offer opportunities to work on diverse projects across Canadaand the U.S. across our Buildings, Infrastructure, Industrial, Waterand Services divisions.

Enjoy competitive benefits, career mobility, and a culture builton commitment, integrity, and reliability.