Fleet Manager

Christman Company; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Christman Building Innovation Group, LLC in Michigan is seeking a Fleet Manager to lead strategy, asset optimization, and lifecycle planning across multiple regional yards. You will manage acquisitions, rentals, and dispositions, negotiate terms with dealers, and drive cost efficiency while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, analytics, and experience with fleet management systems, with responsibility for budgeting and performance reporting to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive fleet management experience.
• Experience managing fleet across multiple locations or business units.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, FMCSA compliance, and CDL requirements.
• Experience with fleet management systems (FMS/telematics) and asset tracking tools.
• Proven ability to develop capital budgets and multi-year replacement plans.
• Track record of buy/sell/lease negotiations with dealers and vendors.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; cost-of-ownership analysis.
• Excellent leadership and communication; managing geographically dispersed teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fleet management strategy across regions.
• Analyze fleet utilization to optimize assets and reduce idle equipment.
• Determine optimal fleet size, composition, and mix across divisions.
• Drive asset-sharing and coordination to maximize utilization.
• Establish purchasing strategies and approval processes for fleet acquisition.
• Evaluate rent-versus-own decisions using TCO modeling.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate terms.
• Plan sale, auction, or decommissioning of equipment at end of life.
• Maintain lifecycle standards and multi-year capital replacement schedule.
• Provide leadership with actionable reporting on fleet KPIs and costs.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and ensure DOT compliance across regions.
• Coordinate with safety/risk teams for fleet safety programs.
• Own and manage annual fleet and yard operations budget.

Skills

Fleet management

DOT regulations

FMCSA compliance

CDL requirements

FMS/telematics

Budgeting & cost analysis

Negotiation with dealers

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business / operations / related field

Tools

Fleet management software (FMS)

Job description

Christman Building Innovation Group, LLC

Job Description:

Build More with Your Career at Christman Building Innovation Group

With projects throughout the Midwest, southeast, mid-Atlantic, and south, Christman Building Innovation Group (CBIG) is a great place to begin, continue or grow your career. CBIG is looking for a Fleet Manager in our Lansing or Livonia, Michigan region!

What You Will Do:

As Fleet Manager, your primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

Fleet Strategy & Asset Optimization

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fleet management strategy aligned with enterprise-wide growth plans and operational demands.
• Analyze fleet utilization data to identify underperforming, over-deployed, or redundant assets.
• Determine optimal fleet size, composition, and mix across the construction management division and all four self-perform companies.
• Drive asset-sharing and coordination between regions to maximize utilization and minimize idle assets.

Acquisition, Rental, and Disposition

• Establish purchasing strategy and approval processes for fleet and equipment acquisition.
• Evaluate rent-versus-own decisions using total cost of ownership modeling, project duration, and asset life cycle analysis.
• Manage vendor and dealer relationships; negotiate purchase, lease, and rental agreements to achieve favorable terms.
• Plan and execute the timely sale, auction, or decommissioning of equipment at end of useful life.
• Maintain awareness of market conditions to time buy/sell decisions advantageously.

Life Cycle Planning & Capital Forecasting

• Define and maintain life cycle standards for each category of fleet asset (light vehicles, heavy equipment, specialty equipment).
• Build and maintain a multi-year capital replacement schedule and fleet forecast aligned with the company's annual budgeting process.
• Provide leadership with actionable reporting on fleet aging, upcoming replacement needs, and capital requirements.
• Develop asset depreciation schedules in coordination with accounting.

Maintenance & Compliance

• Oversee preventive maintenance programs across all fleet categories and regional yards.
• Ensure DOT compliance for all commercial motor vehicles, including driver qualification files, DVIR logs, and inspection records.
• Manage telematics systems and utilize data to improve driver safety, fuel efficiency, and vehicle utilization.
• Maintain accurate asset registrations, titles, insurance records, and licensing across all entities and states of operation.
• Coordinate with the safety and risk teams to ensure fleet-related safety programs are in place and effective.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Own and manage the annual fleet and yard operations budget across all divisions.
• Track and report fleet operating costs, including fuel, maintenance, insurance, depreciation, and rental spend.
• Develop cost allocation and chargeback systems to accurately charge fleet costs to individual projects and divisions.
• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives without compromising operational effectiveness.
• Provide regular reporting to executive leadership on fleet KPIs, utilization, and cost performance.

Team Leadership & Yard Operations

• Directly lead, develop, and support four regional Warehouse Foremen.
• Establish consistent operational standards, processes, and expectations across all yard locations.
• Conduct regular site visits to each regional yard to assess operations, provide coaching, and ensure alignment.
• Coordinate with Warehouse Foremen on inventory management of small tools, materials, and consumables.

What You Will Bring to the Team:

Required experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

• Five plus (5+) years of progressive fleet management experience, with at least three (3) years managing a diverse fleet that includes heavy and specialty equipment.
• Demonstrated experience managing fleet across multiple locations or business units.
• Strong working knowledge of DOT regulations, FMCSA compliance, and CDL requirements.
• Experience with fleet management systems (FMS/telematics) and asset tracking tools.
• Proven ability to develop and manage capital budgets and multi-year replacement plans.
• Track record of successful buy/sell/lease negotiations with dealers, vendors, and rental houses.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; comfortable with cost-of-ownership analysis.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills; experience managing geographically dispersed teams.
• -or- Equivalent combination of the above training and experience.

Preferred experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

• Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, supply chain, or a related job field.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, or heavy industry fleet management.
• Familiarity with equipment types common to concrete, excavation, general trades, and demolition operations.
• Experience implementing or improving fleet management software platforms.
• Background in equipment auctions, resale markets, or dealer relationships for heavy equipment.
• Relevant certifications such as CAFM (Certified Automotive Fleet Manager) or equivalent

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Have the ability to interact with and develop effective working relationships with a wide range of people, including internal and external customers, in different situations.
• Must have excellent written and oral skills.
• Basic computer knowledge of Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Have a passion for team-based planning and problem-solving.
• Have a wholehearted commitment to building strong partnerships to support project goals.

The Christman family of companies is an Affineative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies (Unsolicited Resumes):

Christman Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our applicant tracking system, website, or to any Christman employee/affiliates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Christman employees or its' affiliates will be considered property of The Christman Company and will be processed accordingly. Christman will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume without an executed agreement and assigned to a specific search.