Heavy Civil Construction Equipment Operations Manager

Undisclosed; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Companies, Inc. seeks an experienced Heavy Civil Construction Equipment Operations Manager to lead fleet, maintenance, transport, and support operations across divisions.

You will maximize equipment availability, manage budgets, implement telematics and maintenance systems, and champion safety and continuous improvement in a multi-state environment. Strong leadership, cost control, and strategic planning are essential as you recruit and develop staff, partner with vendors, and optimize

Qualifications

• Ten+ years of leadership in heavy equipment maintenance or fleet operations.
• Strong understanding of fleet lifecycle management and maintenance budgeting.
• Experience with maintenance systems, telematics and operational analytics.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and travel as needed.
• Proven vendor relationship and cost-control capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for fleet and equipment operations across multiple divisions.
• Oversee preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, and fleet readiness to maximize uptime.
• Develop and manage operating budgets and equipment maintenance budgets.
• Manage equipment acquisition, replacement, rentals, and disposal.
• Analyze utilization, downtime, labor efficiencies, and performance metrics.
• Lead implementation of telematics, maintenance systems, GPS tracking, and related software.
• Supervise staff and participate in recruiting, hiring and workforce planning.
• Establish strong vendor and service-provider relationships while promoting safety.

Skills

Fleet management

Leadership

Budgeting

Maintenance systems

Telematics

Operations analytics

Vendor management

Travel readiness

Tools

Maintenance management systems

GPS tracking

Telematics platforms

Microsoft Office

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.