Equipment Manager -San Antonio, TX

Texas Materials Group, Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental and disabilityBenefits

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

Texas Materials, a CRH company, is seeking an Equipment Asset Manager to oversee procurement, management and maintenance of the fleet in Central Texas, with up to 60% travel to Austin and Waco. The role partners with General Managers and leadership to optimize lifecycle costs and safety.

You will develop and maintain the CAPEX plan, coordinate with local teams for justifications, and drive CMMS adoption across sites to improve efficiency and equipment performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related experience with 10+ years in equipment management.
• Experience with electronic equipment management systems preferred.
• Experience in mining, construction, or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Drive an effective safety culture.
• Maintain the current 5-year CAP-EX plan.
• Schedule purchases to maximize utilization.
• Coordinate with local teams for CAP-EX justifications.
• Determine lease vs buy to optimize lifecycle costs.
• Develop fleet strategy for sharing equipment.
• Lead OPS/CMMS implementation.
• Ensure CMMS utilization and data accuracy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Communication

Change management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or related experience

Tools

Electronic equipment management systems

Job description

Job ID: 530022

Texas Materials, A CRH company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in Texas. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset. We consider our employees our greatest strength and we make it our priority to invest in their development and well-being. When you work for Texas Materials, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Texas.

Position Overview

This position is ultimately responsible for asset procurement, management, and maintenance, with a direct focus on total cost of ownership for the company fleet in the Austin and Waco areas. This position requires technical abilities, performance management skills, financial understanding and industry knowledge. The role works closely with the General Managers, the Company President, and their teams through hands‑on management and visibility into the business. The role will require regular travel, primarily within Central Texas, up to 60% of the time.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in driving an effective employee-driven safety culture.
• Ensure total cost of ownership exceeds industry standards in order to provide the organization a competitive advantage in market.
• Maintain the current 5-year CAP-EX plan (target fleet).
• Include scheduling of purchases to maximize utilization.
• Coordinate with local company teams to provide CAP-EX justifications.
• Identify correct fleet levels for identified and forecasted company volume.
• Complete component life cycle analysis.
• Develop a strategic disposal plan.
• Work with local operating companies to optimize operating conditions at sites to improve overall equipment performance (i.e improve haul roads, stockpile management, right size fleet for operation, etc.).
• Promote partnering with OEM dealers.
• Optimize Asset Base
• Manage leasing activities for the Company in the Austin and Waco markets.
• Determine lease vs. buy program that optimizes lifecycle costs.
• Develop Texas fleet strategy for sharing equipment across markets.
• Manage, develop and retain high-performing shop managers
• Utilize performance management skills, communication and knowledge to ensure financial success, safety awareness, and operational excellence.
• Challenge and hold team members accountable to deliver results.
• Champion the development, improvement, implementation and use of shop and equipment excellence programs including: Compliance/Risk, CMMS, Tire Programs, Oil Analysis, Contamination Control, Telematics, 5S Program, Parts/Inventory Management, LOFAT, Winter Maintenance Plans, Fuel Management, Preventative Maintenance, Planning and Scheduling, and outside repairs.
• Drive Innovation through the application of new technology.
• Work with local company teams to ensure revenue and recharge rates are set properly and the equipment, shop and delivery accounts break even.
• Provide follow-up and ensure sustainability of all OPS initiatives and financial impact.
• Complete financial impact tracker monthly
• Hold follow-up meetings/calls as necessary with Equipment Managers to ensure follow-through with OPS "Initiative Trackers" and strategic plans.
• Drive ongoing improvement culture.
• Be the champion for the Equipment, Shop Managers and Mechanics.
• Lead OPS/CMMS implementation.
• Communicate and ensure CRH Equipment Strategy is implemented.
• Maintain and execute high utilization of CMMS and its modules.
• Support enterprise-wide initiatives.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree or related experience with a minimum of 10 years of equipment management experience required.
• Experience working with electronic equipment management systems preferred.
• Experience managing P&L responsibility preferred.
• Experience in mining, construction or manufacturing.

Knowledge / Skill Requirements

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to work with suppliers
• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively with a focus on timeliness and responsiveness
• Ability to drive change and sell new concepts and approaches through persistence, self‑motivation, energy, tenacity, follow‑through, and commitment
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Understands how overall business works (High Business Acumen)
• Excellent influencing skills
• High drive to deliver results
• Desire to drive high level of engagement across business

What CRH/Texas Materials Offers You

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

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.

For more information visit: www.crh.com

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