Fleet Manager (72899)

Valcourt Group

Apex (NC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Valcourt Group seeks a Fleet Manager to lead our enterprise fleet program across North America, overseeing ~900 assets and 44+ branches. You will own the vehicle lifecycle, drive safety and total cost of ownership, and partner with internal leaders and external vendors.

The role demands strategic leadership and hands-on execution, aligning fleet initiatives with financial goals and operational needs, while delivering KPI-driven results across the network.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required in business, supply chain, fleet management, engineering, or related field.
7–10+ years of fleet management experience with leadership responsibilities.
Experience managing 500+ vehicle fleets and large multi-site programs.
Strong budgeting, cost control, and financial analysis skills.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute Valcourt's enterprise fleet strategy.
Own annual fleet budgets including acquisition planning, lease vs. purchase, and cost control.
Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations with fleet-related partners.
Lead safety, compliance, and regulatory activities across the fleet program.
Provide fleet performance reporting, dashboards, and ROI analyses for executives.
Oversee lifecycle management of vehicles from acquisition to disposition.
Coordinate with procurement, operations, safety, HR, and finance to align priorities.

Skills

Budgeting & financial analysis

Vendor negotiations

Communication & presentation

Excel & data analytics

Fleet operations leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Fleet Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Element Fleet Management

Samsara

Fleet management software

Job description

The Fleet Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving Valcourt's enterprise fleet program across all operating companies. This position provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for approximately 900 fleet assets supporting 44+ branch locations throughout North America.

The Fleet Manager serves as the primary liaison between Valcourt, Element Fleet Management, Samsara, OEMs, upfitters, maintenance vendors, fuel providers, insurance partners, and internal business leaders. The role owns the complete vehicle lifecycle—from acquisition through disposal—while driving safety, compliance, operational efficiency, and total cost of ownership.

Success in this role requires a strategic leader capable of building enterprise fleet policies while also executing the daily operational activities necessary to support the field.

Key Responsibilities

Fleet Strategy & Leadership

Develop and execute Valcourt's enterprise fleet strategy.
Align fleet initiatives with company operational and financial objectives.
Establish fleet KPIs and performance metrics.
Develop fleet policies and governance standards.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the fleet program.
Serve as the company's subject matter expert on fleet operations.
Present fleet performance to executive leadership.

Vehicle Lifecycle Management

Manage The Complete Lifecycle Of Company Vehicles Including:

Vehicle specification development
OEM selection
Vehicle ordering
Upfitting coordination
Delivery scheduling
Vehicle assignments
Replacement planning
Vehicle transfers
Fleet utilization analysis
Vehicle remarketing and disposal

Financial Management

Own Annual Fleet Budgets Including:

Vehicle acquisition planning
Lease vs. purchase analysis
Operating cost management
Fuel spend analysis
Maintenance spend
Accident costs
Registration expenses
Telematics costs

Responsibilities Include:

Budget development
Monthly financial reporting
Cost reduction initiatives
ROI analysis
Vendor negotiations
Fleet forecasting
Quarterly executive reviews

Vendor Management

Manage Strategic Relationships With:

Element Fleet Management
Vehicle manufacturers
Dealers
Upfit vendors
Maintenance providers
Fuel providers
Telematics providers (Samsara)
Toll management providers
Registration vendors
Insurance and Risk partners

Responsible For:

Performance reviews
SLA management
Escalation management
Contract compliance
Continuous improvement

Maintenance & Asset Management

Oversee:

Preventive maintenance programs
Repair approvals
Warranty recovery
Maintenance compliance
Vehicle downtime
Repair escalation
Vendor performance
Lifecycle cost analysis

Driver Management

Support:

New hire onboarding
Vehicle assignments
Driver eligibility
Driver communications
Vehicle reassignments
Leave of absence vehicles
Driver offboarding
Fleet policy education

Safety & Compliance

Lead Enterprise Compliance Including:

Fleet policy administration
Driver qualification standards
MVR management
Telematics compliance
Safety scorecard monitoring
Camera program administration
Collision management
Accident investigations
Regulatory compliance
OSHA and DOT coordination (where applicable)

Registration & Licensing

Oversee:

Titles
Registrations
State renewals
Plate transfers
Multi-state compliance
Fleet documentation
Regulatory reporting

Telematics & Technology

Own Enterprise Fleet Technology Including:

Samsara implementation
Driver scorecards
Idle reporting
GPS analytics
Utilization reporting
Fuel exception reporting
Camera event review
Fleet dashboards
Technology adoption

Reporting & Analytics

Develop Executive Dashboards Covering:

Fleet size
Fleet utilization
Replacement schedules
Maintenance spend
Fuel spend
Cost per mile
Accident frequency
Safety metrics
Vehicle downtime
Vendor performance
Fleet savings
Budget performance

Cross-Functional Leadership

Partner Closely With:

Procurement
Operations
Safety
HR
Finance
Accounting
Risk Management
Legal
Branch Managers
Regional Vice Presidents

Serve as the primary point of contact for fleet-related initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Fleet Management, Engineering, or related field
7–10+ years of fleet management experience
Experience managing 500+ vehicle fleets
Strong financial analysis and budgeting skills
Vendor negotiation experience
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Advanced Excel and data analytics proficiency
Experience with fleet management software

Preferred