Equipment & Logistics Specialist (Travel 25-50%)

Mortenson; Minnesota; On-site; USD 77,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx plans

Dental plan

401k with match

PTO & holidays

Life/AD&D/Disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym discount

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is hiring an Equipment Specialist to support day-to-day operations, equipment facilities, and project teams. The role emphasizes building customer relationships and coordinating maintenance, inventories, and fleet planning.

The position includes regular travel to project sites and vendors, with in-office work at Minneapolis, MN, five days a week. The ideal candidate combines equipment rental experience with strong organizational skills, proficient MS Office use, and a

Qualifications

• Associates degree and 1+ years of rental equipment, construction, and/or related professional experience or 2+ years of the same relevant experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Positive and professional attitude with strong customer service skills.
• Ability to assess and prioritize multiple customer needs.
• Working knowledge of purchasing/rental processes and procedures.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Ability to influence.
• Active listening and effective communication, open to diverse input and feedback.
• Ability to travel 25%-50%.

Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures in relation to receiving and processing equipment facility orders and returns from the field.
• Source equipment internally and through 3rd party rental and service suppliers.
• Generate purchase orders for equipment purchases and rentals.
• Reconcile and process the billing of contracts, invoices, and work orders daily.
• Support electronic Inventory Management.
• Support physical Inventory Management on project sites or within equipment facilities.
• Update and change, as needed, Task Code and Off-Rent date with input from project teams (customers).
• Responsible for Inventory Management reporting to teams, which includes scheduled and on-demand reporting; includes review and quality control of reports.
• Interpret on rent and forecast reports.
• Schedule and lead Pre-Mob meetings with site leadership to plan project startup needs.
• Lead monthly equipment review meetings with project and accounting teams.
• Support LEAN / 5S initiatives.
• Work closely with EF craft teams to execute equipment plans efficiently.
• Facilitate forecast review meetings the project teams and trade partners
• Reconciliation of fleet invoicing with accounting, fleet vendors and project teams
• Provide equipment solutions and issue resolution for project teams, including recommendations for type and maintenance of equipment
• Facilitate the ordering of vehicles for team members and projects
• Handle the Department of Transportation (DOT) registration and response to DOT and driver inquiries
• Participate in equipment facility safety program, including environmental surveys and responsibility for Mortenson's Zero Injury policy
• Dispatch and scheduling of equipment deliveries, including logistics planning
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Organization

Communication

MS Office

Purchasing/rental processes

Influence

Active listening

Travel readiness

Education

Associates degree +1+ years experience

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Billing software

Job description

Mortenson Construction is hiring an Equipment Specialist to support day-to-day operations, equipment facilities, and project teams. The role emphasizes building customer relationships and coordinating maintenance, inventories, and fleet planning.

The position includes regular travel to project sites and vendors, with in-office work at Minneapolis, MN, five days a week. The ideal candidate combines equipment rental experience with strong organizational skills, proficient MS Office use, and a