EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Branch; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Branch is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Manager in Roanoke, VA to lead the maintenance organization, drive reliability, manage budgets, and improve workflow across shop, PM, W/O, and outside repairs. The role collaborates with Equipment Operations leadership to reduce downtime and optimize costs, and reports to the VP of Equipment Operations.

Key responsibilities include overseeing shop operations, PM program management, work order workflow, vendor oversight, and workforce development, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 6-8 years related experience in equipment environment
• 3-5 years in a supervisory position
• Strong communication skills; both oral and written
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations as they pertain to equipment operations

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for daily shop operations to ensure safe, efficient, and productive maintenance activities.
• Establish and sustain daily operating rhythms including shop communication, work planning and accountability reviews.
• Monitor shop performance and implement process improvements that enhance productivity and service levels.
• Oversee work order management processes to improve ownership, visibility, accountability, and completion rates.
• Manage and oversee outside repair providers, service vendors, and maintenance contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervisory experience

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or 6-8 years related experience in equipment environment

Job description

Position Summary

The Equipment Maintenance Manager is responsible for the leadership, financial performance, and operational effectiveness of Branch Civil's equipment maintenance organization. This role provides leadership and oversight of shop operations, preventive maintenance programs, work order management processes, maintenance budgeting, outside repair activities, vendor performance, and shop personnel development. The Equipment Maintenance Manager works closely with Equipment Operations leadership to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, control maintenance costs, enhance workflow efficiency, and establish consistent operational standards across all maintenance functions. This position reports to the Vice President of Equipment Operations.

Shop Operations Leadership

• Provide leadership and oversight for daily shop operations to ensure safe, efficient, and productive maintenance activities.
• Establish and sustain daily operating rhythms including shop communication, work planning and accountability reviews.
• Establish and reinforce consistent operating standards, expectations, and accountability throughout shop operations.
• Partner with shop supervisors to improve communication, execution, and follow-through on maintenance priorities.
• Monitor shop performance and implement process improvements that enhance productivity and service levels.
• Support operational planning to align maintenance resources with project and fleet demands.

Preventive Maintenance Program Management

• Provide oversight and direction for the Equipment Operations preventive maintenance (PM) program.
• Improve preventive maintenance planning, scheduling, compliance tracking, and execution.
• Utilize preventive maintenance performance data to reduce equipment failures, improve planning, and maximize fleet availability.
• Develop and maintain key maintenance performance metrics, reviewing PM compliance to identify trends, remove barriers, and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop processes that improve maintenance consistency and extend equipment lifecycle performance.
• Partner with equipment leadership to establish maintenance standards and best practices.

Work Order & Maintenance Workflow Management

• Oversee work order management processes to improve ownership, visibility, accountability, and completion rates.
• Develop and implement procedures for work intake, triage, prioritization, planning, and execution.
• Support implementation of estimated versus actual labor tracking and related performance metrics.
• Monitor work order aging and identify barriers impacting maintenance completion.
• Improve workflow processes to reduce equipment downtime and increase maintenance efficiency.

Outside Repair & Vendor Oversight

• Manage and oversee outside repair providers, service vendors, and maintenance contractors.
• Monitor repair quality, communication, turnaround times, and cost effectiveness.
• Evaluate repair performance and identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve service delivery.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure outside repairs support operational needs and equipment availability.
• Assist with development of vendor performance expectations and accountability measures.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives that improve equipment reliability while reducing the total cost of ownership.
• Partner with Finance and Equipment Operations leadership during annual budgeting, capital planning, and financial forecasting activities.
• Develop and maintain maintenance cost reporting, forecasting, and financial performance metrics for Equipment Operations leadership.
• Evaluate repair versus replacement decisions using lifecycle cost analysis and return-on-investment principles.
• Monitor maintenance spending, outside repair costs, parts consumption, and labor expenses, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Review and approve maintenance-related expenditures, repair estimates, purchase requests, and vendor invoices to ensure accuracy, cost effectiveness, and compliance with company policies.
• Develop, monitor, and manage maintenance operating budgets while identifying opportunities to improve cost performance.

Shop & Yard Organization

• Establish standards for shop and yard organization, housekeeping, staging, and operational readiness.
• Promote ownership and accountability for maintaining safe, clean, and efficient work environments.
• Identify opportunities to improve material flow, equipment staging, and maintenance processes.
• Support implementation of visual management and organizational best practices.

Leadership Development & Workforce Support

• Coach, mentor, and support shop supervisors and maintenance personnel.
• Develop systems, procedures, and expectations that improve consistency and reduce reliance on individual work styles.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with workforce planning, training initiatives, and employee development activities.
• Support performance management and succession planning efforts within Equipment Operations.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure maintenance operations comply with company policies, OSHA requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Promote safe work practices throughout all shop and yard operations.
• Partner with the Safety Department to address maintenance-related safety concerns and corrective actions.
• Support implementation of safety programs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree or 6-8 years of related experience in the equipment environment
• Knowledge of standard business practices and procedures
• 3-5 years in a supervisory position
• Strong communication skills; both oral and written
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations as they pertain to equipment operations
• Encouraging of ideas and innovation
• Takes pride in accomplishments
• Accepts responsibility and acts respectfully in actions
• Clearly and decisively makes decisions
• Acts with an ethical mannerism
• Demonstrates dedication to quality and customer service

Compensation Data

Salary Min: $91,990.50

Salary Max: $157,700

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Travel

The employee will need to be able to travel to and from the shop office. They also frequent job site locations.

Work Environment

While performing duties on this job, the employee is frequently exposed to various indoor/outdoor climate conditions and temperatures. They will also be exposed to frequent fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, etc. Noise level exceeding 85 decibels will require hearing protection. Other hazards might include electrical shock, burns, explosives, radiant energy, mechanical hazards, etc. The employee will also be exposed to general shop office environments.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear. The employee will sometimes need to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, and smell. The employee must be able to lift or move up to 50lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, midrange vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position which typically requires 40 hours per week.

AAP/EEO Statement

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Nearest Major Market: Roanoke