Project Equipment Manager - Kiewit Equipment Services 1

Kiewit; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Project Equipment Manager to oversee equipment planning, budgeting, and scheduling in Indianapolis, IN. You'll ensure safety compliance and mentor junior staff.

The ideal candidate has a degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of equipment-related experience. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, along with a competitive salary of $114,000 - $135,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of equipment related experience required.
• Must be willing to travel and relocate as required.
• Ability to lift 50lbs and access equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and budget for equipment fleet utilization.
• Ensure safety compliance.
• Train and mentor entry-level positions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Undergraduate degree in Diesel/Automotive Technology or related fields

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

CAD modeling programs

Job description

Project Equipment Manager - Kiewit Equipment Services

Requisition ID: 179785

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Equipment Services

Department: Equipment

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Project Equipment Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, scheduling and budgeting for the maximized utilization equipment fleet. In this role, you will deal with both day‑to‑day and long‑term fleet related issues focused on improved equipment reliability and preventative maintenance programs.

District Overview

Kiewit Equipment Services (KES) helps to ensure the profitability of Kiewit projects through the improved equipment utilization and mechanical reliability by delivering world‑class equipment and service.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom designed to meet our shared needs.

The initial location for this project is in:

• Indianapolis, IN
• Hobbs, NM
• Port Arthur, TX
• Vicksburg, MS
• Atlanta, GA
• Omaha, NE
• Homer City, PA

Responsibilities

• Safety is your number one responsibility
• Ensure crews understand and comply with all federal, state, and company health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Long/short range equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Use reliability and failure analysis data to increase equipment availability and reliability.
• Interpret parts and service manuals for proper and timely diagnosis and repairs.
• Ensure accurate record keeping of daily tasks performed by maintenance team.
• Train and mentor entry level positions.
• Establish and maintain communications between all levels of supervision and management

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Diesel/Automotive Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Management.
• 5+ years of equipment related experience.
• SAP and Microsoft experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on multiple projects at once while prioritizing tasks
• Knowledge of CAD modeling programs is preferred
• Lift 50lbs, access equipment including tower cranes.
• Must be willing to travel and relocate as required
• Strong work ethic – Willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Strong organizational, time management and communication skills.
• Willingness to work in both office and field environments
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction or mining site in wide‑ranging climates and environment.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation: $114,000 - $135,000

Base Compensation: (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our full‑time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top‑tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.