Heavy Civil Construction Equipment Operations Manager

Undisclosed; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CENTURY COMPANIES, INC. is seeking a Heavy Civil Construction Equipment Operations Manager to lead fleet, maintenance, transport, and support operations across multiple construction divisions in a multi-state region.

The role emphasizes maximizing equipment uptime, controlling costs, and advancing safety culture. You will oversee budgets, vendor relationships, and staff development while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of leadership experience in heavy equipment maintenance, fleet management, or related construction operations.
• Strong understanding of heavy civil construction equipment and fleet lifecycle management.
• Experience developing and managing equipment maintenance budgets, forecasts, and cost analyses.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for fleet and equipment operations across multiple construction divisions over multi-state area.
• Oversee preventative maintenance, repairs, inspections, and fleet readiness programs to maximize uptime.
• Develop and manage departmental operating budgets and equipment maintenance budgets.
• Manage equipment acquisition, replacement, rentals, and disposal.
• Analyze utilization, downtime trends, labor efficiencies, and performance metrics.
• Lead implementation of maintenance systems, telematics, GPS tracking, and related software.
• Supervise and develop staff, supervisors, technicians, and support personnel.
• Participate in recruiting, hiring, workforce planning, and succession planning initiatives.
• Establish and maintain vendor, manufacturer, and service provider relationships.
• Promote a safe work environment in line with OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and company standards.

Skills

Leadership

Fleet management

Budgeting

Maintenance operations

Technology integration

Travel flexibility

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Telematics

GPS tracking

Operational software

Job description

Heavy Civil Construction Equipment Operations Manager

Job location: Lewistown, Montana

Classification: Full Time

Compensation: DOE

Reports to: President

Date Created: 5/26/26

Position Objective:

Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for company equipment fleet, including maintenance operations, transport operations, facility operations, and construction support operations.

This role is responsible for maximizing equipment availability, controlling operating costs, improving operational efficiencies, supporting construction operations, and promoting a strong culture of safety, accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Essential Functions:

• Provide leadership and oversight for all fleet and equipment operations across multiple construction divisions over multi state area.
• Oversee preventative maintenance, repair operations, inspections, and fleet readiness programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Develop, manage, and track departmental operating budgets.
• Develop and track equipment maintenance budgets, operational forecasts, and cost analysis for corporate fleet.
• Manage and execute equipment acquisition, replacement, rentals, and disposal.
• Analyze equipment utilization, lifecycle costs, downtime trends, labor efficiencies, and operational performance metrics.
• Lead and support implementation of operational technologies including maintenance systems, telematics, camera systems, GPS tracking, and related operational software platforms.
• Supervise and develop staff, supervisors, technicians, and support personnel.
• Participate in recruiting, hiring, workforce planning, and succession planning initiatives.
• Establish and maintain strong vendor, manufacturer, and service provider relationships.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment and culture through compliance with OSHA, MSHA, DOT, environmental, and company safety standards.
• Perform other duties as required.

Competencies:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of leadership experience in heavy equipment maintenance, fleet management, construction operations, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of heavy civil construction equipment, maintenance operations, and fleet lifecycle management.
• Experience in developing and managing equipment maintenance budgets, operational forecasts, and cost analyses.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with maintenance management systems, telematics, operational analytics, and technology integration preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and operational demands simultaneously.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, reporting systems, email, and operational software platforms.
• Ability to travel, when necessary, valid drivers license required.

Ideal Candidate Profile Traits:

• Analytical thinker with strong operational execution capabilities.
• Highly organized with excellent prioritization and decision-making skills.
• Strong cost management and budgeting skills
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to earn credibility from field personnel, technicians, and executive leadership alike.
• Financially disciplined and analytically driven.
• Hands-on management style balanced with executive-level leadership abilities.
• Technology-forward mindset with the ability to evaluate and implement operational improvements.
• Calm and effective under pressure during operational disruptions or emergencies.
• Committed to safety, accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

CENTURY COMPANIES, INC. IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Please Note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.