Equipment Manager

West Virginia Paving, Inc.; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, disability benefits

Job summary

CRH Americas Materials seeks a strategic, hands-on Director of Equipment & Asset Management to lead fleet procurement, maintenance, and asset optimization across multiple sites. You will shape long-term equipment strategies, manage capital investments, and drive asset utilization while upholding safety and reliability standards.

The role partners with executive teams, develops cost-effective plans, and mentors maintenance leaders to build high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
• Progressive leadership experience in heavy equipment, fleet management, maintenance.
• Experience managing large equipment fleets across multiple locations.
• Proven budgeting and capital planning skills.
• Ability to analyze operational and financial data and translate insights into decisions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-range fleet and equipment strategies.
• Manage multi-year capital expenditure plans and fleet modernization.
• Optimize asset utilization and reduce operating costs.
• Conduct lifecycle and cost analyses for asset performance.
• Oversee maintenance, reliability, and safety initiatives.
• Develop and coach maintenance teams across locations.
• Monitor KPIs and drive financial and operational results.
• Partner with executives to align equipment ops with profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Budgeting

Communication

Asset management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Business

Tools

Fleet management systems

Telematics

Reliability programs

Job description

Job ID: 528407

CRH's Americas Materials business is the leading provider of building materials in North America. The aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, paving and construction services we deliver are critical to building our world. Our operations span 45 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces with over 30,000 employees across 1,700 operating locations.

Position Summary

We are seeking a strategic and hands‑on equipment leader to oversee fleet procurement, maintenance, and asset management across West Virginia operations. This role is responsible for maximizing equipment performance, optimizing total cost of ownership, and ensuring the organization maintains a safe, reliable, and competitive fleet.

The Director, Equipment & Asset Management will partner closely with executive leadership and operational teams to develop long‑term equipment strategies, manage capital investments, improve asset utilization, and lead maintenance operations across multiple locations. The successful candidate will bring a blend of operational leadership, financial acumen, technical expertise, and a passion for developing high‑performing teams.

What You'll Do

Lead Fleet Strategy & Asset Optimization

• Develop and execute long-range fleet and equipment strategies that support business growth and operational objectives.
• Create and manage multi-year capital expenditure plans, including equipment replacement strategies and fleet modernization initiatives.
• Optimize fleet utilization and asset deployment to ensure equipment availability while minimizing operating costs.
• Conduct lifecycle and cost analyses to maximize asset performance and return on investment.
• Develop and implement equipment acquisition, redeployment, leasing, and disposal strategies.

Drive Operational Excellence

• Partner with operations leaders to improve equipment performance, reliability, and productivity across all facilities.
• Establish maintenance best practices that reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency.
• Lead initiatives focused on preventive maintenance, planning and scheduling, inventory management, fuel management, and equipment reliability.
• Utilize fleet management technology, telematics, analytics, and emerging tools to drive continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve worksite conditions and operating practices that enhance equipment performance.

Lead Safety & Compliance

• Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with all applicable company, regulatory, and environmental requirements.
• Support risk management initiatives and maintain high standards for equipment and maintenance operations.
• Promote safe work practices across maintenance shops and field operations.

Develop High-Performing Teams

• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance leaders and equipment personnel throughout the state.
• Foster a performance-driven culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and employee growth.
• Support succession planning, talent development, and workforce engagement initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted resource and advocate for maintenance teams across the organization.

Manage Financial Performance

• Oversee fleet-related operating and capital budgets.
• Evaluate equipment investments and maintenance strategies to ensure strong financial returns.
• Monitor key performance indicators and drive initiatives that improve financial and operational outcomes.
• Partner with business leaders to ensure equipment operations support overall company profitability and growth objectives.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Heavy Equipment Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Progressive leadership experience in heavy equipment, fleet management, maintenance management, construction materials, mining, aggregates, transportation, or related industries.
• Experience managing large equipment fleets and maintenance operations across multiple locations.
• Proven success developing capital plans, managing budgets, and improving asset utilization.
• Strong knowledge of equipment maintenance practices, fleet optimization strategies, and asset lifecycle management.
• Ability to analyze operational and financial data and translate insights into actionable business decisions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within aggregates, asphalt, construction, mining, or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with telematics, fleet management systems, predictive maintenance technologies, and reliability programs.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

CRH Americas Materials Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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