FEC Equipment Senior Specialist

Turner Construction Company; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

First Equipment Company is seeking a capable equipment logistics coordinator to manage inventory, dispatch, and maintenance for field operations. You will coordinate with project teams, inspect equipment, and initiate repairs to minimize downtime.

The role requires 30-40% travel, strong ERP and Excel skills, and adherence to safety standards across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with 4+ years in construction equipment logistics.
• Experience with fleet vehicles, equipment maintenance, and field support.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day coordination of equipment operations, inventory, logistics, and dispatch to job sites.
• Serve as primary liaison between First Equipment Company (FEC) and project teams to assess equipment needs and schedule deployment.
• Perform inspections and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime.
• Track maintenance to meet manufacturer and company standards.
• Maintain ERP-based inventory records and improve processes.
• Mentor staff on procedures, safety, and ERP use.
• Help optimize logistics workflows and equipment availability across projects.

Skills

Inventory control

Logistics coordination

Equipment maintenance

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP platforms

Microsoft Office

Database applications

Job description

Division: First Equipment Company

Project Location(s): New York, NY 10001 USA

Minimum Years Experience:

Travel Involved: 30-40%

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Education:

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

The salary range for this position is estimated to be 125,000.00 - 170,000.00 USD annualized.

Position Description

Handle critical aspects of equipment logistics, inventory, and maintenance processes for efficient deployment and maintenance of tools, fleet vehicles, and equipment and availability to support field operations. Perform key role in supporting and improving First Equipment Company (FEC) equipment operations.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day coordination of equipment operations including inventory, logistics, and dispatch to job sites.
• Serve as primary liaison between First Equipment Company (FEC) and project/site teams to assess upcoming equipment needs and facilitate and proactively schedule deployment.
• Perform detailed equipment inspections and diagnostics; initiate or coordinate repairs to minimize downtime.
• Conduct routine and preventive maintenance tracking to provide compliance with manufacturer and company standards.
• Maintain digital inventory systems; monitor accuracy and make updates in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms to foster greater accuracy and process improvements, as needed.
• Provide information to vendors for coordination of equipment servicing, rentals, or procurement, as directed by manager.
• Provide hands‑on support to tool and equipment check‑in/out processes; monitor and track high‑use and critical items.
• Identify and flag under‑utilized or outdated equipment for reallocation, service, or decommissioning.
• Mentor and train FEC staff in procedures, safety practices, and ERP system use.
• Help lead efforts to improve logistics workflows, reduce waste, and optimize equipment availability across multiple projects.
• Maintain and support high standards of organization and cleanliness in equipment yards, shops, and storage areas.
• Maintain and support adherence to company safety standards and equipment handling protocols.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited program, High School Diploma or GED required, and minimum of 4 years of experience, technical training or certifications in construction, equipment logistics, equipment operations, warehouse management, field support, with progressive responsibilities, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Advanced knowledge and/or use of construction tools and equipment, power equipment, small engine diagnostics, fleet vehicles, jobsite logistics, and equipment maintenance requirements
• Ability to troubleshoot and coordinate repairs or maintenance for equipment in field and shop
• Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment; valid certification required
• Professional verbal and written communication skills to facilitate logistics coordination and expectations working cross‑functionally with project teams and vendors
• Detail‑oriented and highly organized with ability to manage concurrent priorities in a fast‑paced environment for self and others
• Familiar with and committed to follow safety practices related to material handling and equipment operations
• Familiar with and able to apply continuous improvement concepts, methodologies, and tools
• Ability to work in hands‑on setting, lift and move heavy equipment, and work outdoors or in warehouse/shop environment
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, Excel skills, and database applications, equipment tracking systems, inventory platforms, or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms strongly preferred
• Travel required

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee regularly travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at warehouse or construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.