Equipment Operations Manager

Century Companies Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Companies, Inc. in Lewistown, MT seeks an Equipment Operations Manager to provide strategic leadership over the company equipment fleet, including maintenance, transport, and facilities support across multi-state operations.

You will drive uptime, control costs, and foster safety and continuous improvement while supervising technicians and coordinating with vendors. Ideal candidate has 10+ years in heavy equipment management, strong budgeting, and experience with maintenance systems and

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of leadership experience in heavy equipment maintenance or fleet operations.
• Strong knowledge of heavy civil construction equipment and lifecycle management.
• Experience budgeting maintenance and fleet operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead fleet and equipment operations across multiple construction divisions across a multi-state area.
• Oversee maintenance, inspections, and fleet readiness programs to maximize uptime.
• Develop and manage departmental and equipment maintenance budgets and forecasts.
• Manage equipment acquisition, replacement, rentals, and disposal.
• Analyze utilization, lifecycle costs, downtime, and performance metrics.
• Support implementation of maintenance systems, telematics, GPS, and related software.
• Supervise and develop staff and participate in recruiting and succession planning.
• Establish vendor and service-provider relationships and promote safety culture.

Skills

Fleet management

Budgeting

Maintenance leadership

Safety compliance

Strategic planning

Tools

CMMS

Telematics

GPS tracking

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.