Equipment Specialist - Construction

Black & Veatch Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking an Equipment Specialist for construction projects. The role involves coordinating equipment planning, ordering, tracking, maintenance, and demobilization to ensure efficient operations on site.

Travel to project sites is required, with focus on optimizing utilization and cost management. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in equipment management, strong knowledge of construction equipment, and proficient use of Site Sense and Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years relevant experience in equipment management or related field.
• Strong knowledge of construction equipment, maintenance procedures, and safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross‑functional teams.
• Proficiency in using equipment management software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and ordering equipment and materials.
• Maintaining accurate equipment tracking using Excel and other tracking programs.
• Submitting service requests and following up as needed.
• Coordinate equipment planning, ordering, and tracking processes for projects.
• Generate rental requisitions for owned equipment and third-party rentals.
• Manage equipment plans through regular review meetings.
• Schedule weekly utilization reviews and report budget vs forecasted costs.

Skills

Equipment management

Site Sense

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Site Sense

Procurement software

Equipment tracking software

Job description

Equipment Specialist - Construction

Date: Sep 1, 2026

Location: Beech Island, SC, US Claude, TX, US OK, US SC, US GA, US FL, US TX, US Stillwater, OK, 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 and build with pride. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you ownyour work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care, and safety 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 to shape 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
• 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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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.

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