Regional Equipment Leader: Fleet Strategy & Uptime

Kokosing Construction; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing Construction is seeking a Regional Equipment Manager to lead fleet lifecycle management across multiple regions. You will optimize a diverse equipment fleet, align strategies with operational goals, and drive data-driven decisions to improve uptime and ROI.

The role requires 7+ years in equipment or maintenance leadership, strong knowledge of heavy machinery, and proven collaboration with operations teams. Occasional travel and a valid license are required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive equipment, fleet, or maintenance leadership experience in construction or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of heavy construction equipment, trucks, trailers, cranes, earthmoving and marine assets.
• Experience with telematics, CMMS, fleet management systems, and data analytics.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Fleet Management, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly throughout the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional fleet lifecycle management, including specification development, rental-versus-ownership analysis, rebuild programs, redeployment, and asset replacement strategies.
• Collaborate with operations leaders to align equipment strategies with project demands and regional growth.
• Forecast equipment needs and optimize fleet deployment with project managers and safety professionals.
• Develop and monitor fleet KPIs: availability, utilization, maintenance costs, downtime, and cost per hour.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs to maximize uptime.
• Lead investigations and corrective actions to improve reliability and performance.

Skills

Fleet leadership

Maintenance leadership

Data analytics

Budget management

Telematics

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Fleet management systems

Telematics

Job description

Kokosing Construction is seeking a Regional Equipment Manager to lead fleet lifecycle management across multiple regions. You will optimize a diverse equipment fleet, align strategies with operational goals, and drive data-driven decisions to improve uptime and ROI.

The role requires 7+ years in equipment or maintenance leadership, strong knowledge of heavy machinery, and proven collaboration with operations teams. Occasional travel and a valid license are required.