Equipment Operations Manager

Century Companies Inc.; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Companies, Inc. in Lewistown, MT seeks an Equipment Operations Manager to lead the fleet, maintenance, and operations across multi-state construction sites.

You will develop budgets, manage equipment acquisitions, implement telematics, and champion safety, productivity, and continuous improvement. The role requires strong leadership to supervise staff and coordinate across divisions, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Ten years of leadership in heavy equipment maintenance, fleet management, or related industries.
• Experience with maintenance budgets and cost analyses.
• Experience with maintenance management systems and telematics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for fleet and equipment operations across multiple construction divisions.
• Oversee preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, and fleet readiness to maximize uptime.
• Develop, manage, and track equipment budgets and forecasts.
• Lead equipment acquisition, replacement, rentals, and disposal.
• Analyze utilization and cost metrics to improve performance.
• Implement telematics, GPS tracking, and related software platforms.

Skills

Fleet management

Maintenance operations

Budgeting

Leadership

Safety compliance

Telematics

Operational analytics

Vendor relationships

Tools

Maintenance systems

GPS tracking

Telematics software

MS Office

Reporting software

Job description

Equipment Operations Manager

Job location: Lewistown, Montana
Classification: Full Time
Compensation: DOE
Reports to: President

Position Objective:

Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for company equipment fleet, including maintenance operations, transport operations, facility operations, and construction support operations.

This role is responsible for maximizing equipment availability, controlling operating costs, improving operational efficiencies, supporting construction operations, and promoting a strong culture of safety, accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

• Provide leadership and oversight for all fleet and equipment operations across multiple construction divisions over multi state area.
• Oversee preventative maintenance, repair operations, inspections, and fleet readiness programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Develop, manage, and track departmental operating budgets.
• Develop and track equipment maintenance budgets, operational forecasts, and cost analysis for corporate fleet.
• Manage and execute equipment acquisition, replacement, rentals, and disposal.
• Analyze equipment utilization, lifecycle costs, downtime trends, labor efficiencies, and operational performance metrics.
• Lead and support implementation of operational technologies including maintenance systems, telematics, camera systems, GPS tracking, and related operational software platforms.
• Supervise and develop staff, supervisors, technicians, and support personnel.
• Participate in recruiting, hiring, workforce planning, and succession planning initiatives.
• Establish and maintain strong vendor, manufacturer, and service provider relationships.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment and culture through compliance with OSHA, MSHA, DOT, environmental, and company safety standards.
• Perform other duties as required.

Competencies

• Minimum of ten (10) years of leadership experience in heavy equipment maintenance, fleet management, construction operations, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of heavy civil construction equipment, maintenance operations, and fleet lifecycle management.
• Experience in developing and managing equipment maintenance budgets, operational forecasts, and cost analyses.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with maintenance management systems, telematics, operational analytics, and technology integration preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and operational demands simultaneously.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, reporting systems, email, and operational software platforms.
• Ability to travel, when necessary, valid drivers license required.

Ideal Candidate Profile Traits

• Analytical thinker with strong operational execution capabilities.
• Highly organized with excellent prioritization and decision-making skills.
• Strong cost management and budgeting skills
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to earn credibility from field personnel, technicians, and executive leadership alike.
• Financially disciplined and analytically driven.
• Hands-on management style balanced with executive-level leadership abilities.
• Technology-forward mindset with the ability to evaluate and implement operational improvements.
• Calm and effective under pressure during operational disruptions or emergencies.
• Committed to safety, accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

CENTURY COMPANIES, INC. IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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.