Fleet Strategy Manager — Asset Optimization

christmanco; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Christman Building Innovation Group, LLC is seeking a Fleet Manager to lead fleet strategy, asset optimization, and lifecycle planning for its Lansing and Livonia, Michigan operations. You will drive multi-location coordination, budgeting, and vendor negotiations to optimize asset utilization and cost efficiency.

The role requires strong experience in DOT/FMCSA compliance, te LEAN? telematics, and managing a diverse fleet across sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years progressive fleet management experience, with 3+ years managing a diverse fleet that includes heavy and specialty equipment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fleet management strategy aligned with enterprise growth and operations.
• Analyze fleet utilization data to identify underperforming, over-deployed, or redundant assets.
• Determine optimal fleet size, composition, and mix across divisions.
• Drive asset-sharing and coordination between regions to maximize utilization.
• Establish purchasing strategy and approval processes for fleet acquisitions.
• Evaluate rent-versus-own decisions using total cost of ownership modeling.
• Manage vendor and dealer relationships; negotiate purchase, lease, and rental agreements.
• Plan and execute the sale, auction, or decommissioning of equipment at end of life.
• Maintain market awareness to time buy/sell decisions advantageously.
• Define life cycle standards and build multi-year capital replacement schedules.
• Provide leadership with reporting on fleet aging and capital requirements.
• Develop asset depreciation schedules with accounting.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs across all fleet categories and regional yards.
• Ensure DOT compliance for all commercial motor vehicles, including DVIR logs and inspections.
• Manage telematics data to improve safety and utilization.
• Maintain asset registrations, titles, insurance records, and licensing.
• Coordinate with safety/risk teams on fleet safety programs.
• Own and manage the annual fleet budget and track operating costs.
• Develop cost allocation and chargeback systems for fleet costs.
• Identify cost reduction initiatives without compromising operations.
• Provide regular KPI reporting on fleet utilization and costs to executives.
• Direct four regional Warehouse Foremen; set standards and ensure alignment across yards.

Skills

Fleet management

DOT compliance

FMCSA compliance

Telematics

Budgeting

Vendor negotiations

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FMS/Telematics

Job description

Christman Building Innovation Group, LLC is seeking a Fleet Manager to lead fleet strategy, asset optimization, and lifecycle planning for its Lansing and Livonia, Michigan operations. You will drive multi-location coordination, budgeting, and vendor negotiations to optimize asset utilization and cost efficiency.

The role requires strong experience in DOT/FMCSA compliance, te LEAN? telematics, and managing a diverse fleet across sites.