Fleet Manager

Nexus-Integrity-Management; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus is seeking a hands-on Fleet Manager to own the company’s vehicle and equipment fleet end-to-end, partnering with the COO and Operations leadership. This builder role will formalize fleet processes, drive utilization and cost-per-mile performance, and scale the fleet as Nexus grows from ~100 to 250+ field staff.

The successful candidate will lead lifecycle management, preventive maintenance, DOT compliance, telematics implementation, and multi-site expansion, with a strong emphasis on cost

Qualifications

• Experience managing a vehicle/equipment fleet in field services, utilities, or construction.
• Ability to lead DOT compliance programs and regulatory requirements.
• Proven track record implementing telematics, GPS, and maintenance tracking.
• Strong vendor management and cost-control experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with COO/Operations to build and execute fleet strategy for growth.
• Own lifecycle management: acquisition, maintenance, replacement, disposal.
• Establish preventive maintenance and reporting programs.
• Lead DOT compliance, driver qualification, hours of service, inspections, and testing.
• Implement and monitor telematics/GPS to track utilization and fuel.
• Collaborate with HR/Safety on onboarding and driver safety training.
• Track KPIs: cost per mile, downtime, maintenance spend, accident rate; report monthly/quarterly.
• Manage fleet budget, negotiate contracts, and control fuel costs.
• Scale fleet/staffing for regional expansion.

Skills

Fleet management

DOT compliance

Telematics / GPS

Vendor negotiation

Leadership

Tools

Telematics systems

Maintenance tracking software

Job description

Nexus is seeking a hands-on, field-first Fleet Manager to own the Company's vehicle and equipment fleet end-to-end while serving as a trusted partner to the COO and Operations leadership.

This is a builder and standard-setter role. The successful candidate will formalize fleet processes, drive utilization and cost-per-mile performance, and build the fleet infrastructure needed to support Nexus as it scales from roughly 100 to 250+ field employees over the next five years.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the COO and Operations leadership to build and execute a fleet strategy that supports growth, new-customer wins, and geographic expansion.
• Own vehicle and equipment lifecycle management — acquisition, assignment, preventive maintenance, and replacement/disposal scheduling.
• Establish a preventive maintenance program and formalize vehicle inspection reporting that feeds a continuous improvement loop.
• Lead DOT compliance — driver qualification files, hours of service, vehicle inspections, and drug & alcohol testing — and manage relationships with regulators and insurers.
• Implement and manage telematics/GPS systems to monitor utilization, idle time, driver behavior, and fuel consumption.
• Partner with HR and Safety on driver onboarding, MVR monitoring, and driver safety training.
• Track fleet KPIs — including cost per mile, downtime/utilization, maintenance spend, and accident rate — and present performance at monthly operating reviews and quarterly board meetings.
• Manage the fleet budget, negotiate vendor and leasing contracts, and control fuel and maintenance costs.
• Scale the fleet and staffing model to support expansion into new regions (Georgia, Colorado, and beyond) and a growing crew base.

What we are looking for:

Candidates will be evaluated primarily against the following:

Top Priority

• Field Services Fleet Experience — 5–7+ years managing a vehicle/equipment fleet in a field services, utilities, or construction environment, including DOT compliance.
• Houston Presence — Houston-area based (or able to be), with the ability to travel to field sites and HQ regularly; weekly field travel expected.
• Scalability — has built and run a fleet program supporting 150–250+ vehicles or field employees across multiple sites or states.

High Priority

• Leadership and Cultural Fit — comfortable in the field and the boardroom, low ego, leads through change, and can stand up infrastructure as a true business partner to Operations leadership.
• Cost & Utilization Track Record — multi-year record of reducing cost per mile and downtime while improving fleet utilization.

Important

• Multi-Site Field Services Leadership — has been the lead fleet person for a growing, multi-site field services company; experience in a PE-backed platform is a plus but not required.
• Technology & Telematics Implementation — has implemented or optimized telematics/GPS and maintenance-tracking systems.

Nice to Have

• Integration / M&A Experience — exposure to fleet integration during add-on acquisitions.