Equipment Specialist - Construction

Black & Veatch Corporation; Beech Island (SC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking an Equipment Specialist - Construction to oversee equipment operations on project sites. The role requires coordinating planning, ordering, tracking, maintenance, and demobilization to keep equipment productive and costs under control.

Travel to project sites is expected as part of field-based work. The ideal candidate will coordinate with BV Fleet maintenance, estimation, and project teams, leveraging Site Sense and Excel to optimize utilization and

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, automotive or diesel college, or related field (preferred).
• Proficiency in using equipment management software and tools.
• Strong knowledge of construction equipment, maintenance procedures, and safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and ordering equipment and materials
• Checking equipment in and out
• Maintaining accurate equipment tracking using Excel and other tracking programs
• Assisting with inventory counts and audits
• Submitting service requests and following up as needed
• Supporting SiteSense usage and compliance
• Performing additional tasks as needed to ensure smooth and successful on-site operations.

Skills

Equipment management

Excel proficiency

Communication

Inventory control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, automotive or diesel

Tools

Site Sense

Equipment management software

Job description

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Equipment Specialist - Construction

Date: Aug 3, 2026

Location: Beech Island, SC, US Stillwater, OK, US SC, US Claude, TX, US GA, US OK, US FL, US TX, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company :Black & Veatch Corporation

Opportunity Type :Staff

Project Only Hire :No

Why Black & Veatch?

Join the Overland Contracting (a Black & Veatch company) construction team andbuild with pride. As a 100% employee-owned company, every role matters — youownyour work, your impact, and your future. We lead withcare, andsafety is non-negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.

From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting-edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real-world, hands-on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity toshape what comes next.

Job Summary

The BV Fleet Equipment Professional will support the management and compliance of equipment operations for Black & Veatch. They will be responsible for coordinating equipment planning, ordering, tracking, forecasting, maintenance, and demobilization processes to ensure the efficient operation of equipment throughout project construction activities. The equipment professional will work closely with the BV Fleet maintenance facilities, estimating, project management team, and other stakeholders to optimize equipment utilization, cost management, forecasting, and planned maintenance. This is a field based role and travel is required for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing and ordering equipment and materials
• Checking equipment in and out
• Maintaining accurate equipment tracking using Excel and other tracking programs
• Assisting with inventory counts and audits
• Submitting service requests and following up as needed
• Supporting SiteSense usage and compliance
• Performing additional tasks as needed to ensure smooth and successful on-site operations.

The ideal candidate will have a firm understanding of Site Sense, be comfortable working in Excel, and have strong organizational and tracking skills. Attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment are essential.

• Coordinate equipment planning, ordering, and tracking processes post the completion of equipment data upload in the designated computer maintenance and management systems.
• Generate rental requisitions for owned equipment and 3rd party direct rentals.
• Include the project, management team in all equipment related areas of usage, cost, and maintenance planning.
• Manage the approved equipment plan through routine equipment plan review meetings.
• Distribute, schedule, and plan weekly utilization reviews of project equipment.
• Ensure weekly, monthly, and annual equipment cost reporting budget vs forecasted costs, by projects.
• Conduct visual inspections and capture images for equipment receiving using the Site Sense equipment module or designated systems.
• Initiate rental requests and equipment returns as necessary.
• Conduct visual inspections and capture images in the Site Sense Equipment Module before demobilization of any equipment.
• Contact 3rd party vendors for off-rented equipment pickups and manage the equipment list until reconciliation and return.
• Ensure equipment being shipped is prepped for transportation to guarantee safe and efficient transport.
• Schedule Planned Maintenance (PM) and unplanned maintenance with project mechanic or 3rd party services, prioritized to best support project production.
• Oversee the spare parts program to ensure proper uptime of assigned project vehicles and equipment.
• Related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, automotive or diesel college, or related field (preferred).
• Proven experience in equipment management or related field.
• Strong knowledge of construction equipment, maintenance procedures, and safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in using equipment management software and tools.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience. Basic automotive knowledge (preferred). All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

OSHA 10

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Typical office environment. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Salary Plan

PCR: Procurement

Job Grade

015

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

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