Equipment Manager

fesslerbowman; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k with company contributions

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Job summary

Fessler & Bowman is looking for an Equipment Manager in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Equipment Manager will handle equipment-related needs, ensuring all deliveries, maintenance, and repairs adhere to safety and productivity standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience with fleet management and excellent communication skills. This role involves daily operations on equipment and regular interaction with field teams and directors.

The company offers benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401k with contributions.

Qualifications

• Background and knowledge of fleet and rental equipment required.
• Construction specific experience preferred.
• Ability to work closely with team members in a positive manner.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all aspects of heavy equipment and vehicle needs.
• Schedule maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime.
• Communicate with Directors of Civil Construction on equipment needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of fleet management

Experience with Cat Vision link

Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite

Education

Background in fleet and rental equipment

Construction specific experience

Job description

Summary

The Equipment Manager is responsible for all equipment-related needs including deliveries, maintenance and repairs, ensuring productivity, and ensuring quality and safety requirements are being met. This role works closely with the Equipment Director to maintain the company’s telematics software, including the tracking and reporting of Fessler & Bowman’s fleet, heavy equipment, machinery, and small tools.

Five Key Roles of the Equipment Manager

• Monitor all aspects of heavy equipment & vehicle needs, including safety and quality standards.
• Issue and maintain purchase orders on all rental equipment as well as shop work orders.
• Ensure owned & rental equipment is utilized efficiently, including distributing weekly utilization reports.
• Schedule maintenance and repairs to minimize delays, downtime and claims.
• Document all equipment maintenance & repairs within Tenna.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Communicate and coordinate with Directors of Civil Construction on all equipment needs and duration.
• Work closely with field teams on necessary equipment needs and schedules.
• Actively participate in meetings, including F&B Level 10 and weekly Tenna meetings to review and address any open concerns.
• Ensure daily operation of equipment reporting on telematics platform.
• Confirm the install/setup of hardware and removal when equipment, tools and assets are acquired or retired.
• Manage the scheduling and cost of rental equipment, including call-offs and relay this information to the appropriate field and PM teams.
• Assist field and office users on Tenna platform, including adding or removing users, jobs, and other key functions.
• Complete project set-ups in Tenna, including accurate site geofencing.
• Work with DMV to ensure registrations and titles are up to date and recorded in F&B systems.
• Continually expand knowledge and use of industry best practices and innovation.
• Communicate and uphold the company’s commitment to Integrity and Code of Ethics, as well as ensuring the same for the entire team.
• Perform other relevant tasks as assigned.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

• Background in and knowledge of fleet, rental equipment and tools required.
• Construction specific experience preferred.
• Experience with Cat Vision link preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite including Excel.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, with an adaptable and flexible style in working with all types of individuals.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work closely in a positive manner with team members.

Travel

Travel is required for this position. Travel may include, but is not limited to, travel from office to various job sites. Fessler & Bowman will compensate for travel when applicable.

Work Environment

As an Equipment Manager, you will be subject to various work environments, including office and field settings, high/low temperatures, areas close to traffic, loud and frequent noises, confined spaces, heights, and indoor/outdoor settings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with company contributions
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Fessler & Bowman is an Equal Opportunity Employer