Strategic Construction Fleet Manager

Christman Company; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Christman Building Innovation Group, LLC in Michigan is seeking a Fleet Manager to lead strategy, asset optimization, and lifecycle planning across multiple regional yards. You will manage acquisitions, rentals, and dispositions, negotiate terms with dealers, and drive cost efficiency while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, analytics, and experience with fleet management systems, with responsibility for budgeting and performance reporting to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive fleet management experience.
• Experience managing fleet across multiple locations or business units.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, FMCSA compliance, and CDL requirements.
• Experience with fleet management systems (FMS/telematics) and asset tracking tools.
• Proven ability to develop capital budgets and multi-year replacement plans.
• Track record of buy/sell/lease negotiations with dealers and vendors.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; cost-of-ownership analysis.
• Excellent leadership and communication; managing geographically dispersed teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fleet management strategy across regions.
• Analyze fleet utilization to optimize assets and reduce idle equipment.
• Determine optimal fleet size, composition, and mix across divisions.
• Drive asset-sharing and coordination to maximize utilization.
• Establish purchasing strategies and approval processes for fleet acquisition.
• Evaluate rent-versus-own decisions using TCO modeling.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate terms.
• Plan sale, auction, or decommissioning of equipment at end of life.
• Maintain lifecycle standards and multi-year capital replacement schedule.
• Provide leadership with actionable reporting on fleet KPIs and costs.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and ensure DOT compliance across regions.
• Coordinate with safety/risk teams for fleet safety programs.
• Own and manage annual fleet and yard operations budget.

Skills

Fleet management

DOT regulations

FMCSA compliance

CDL requirements

FMS/telematics

Budgeting & cost analysis

Negotiation with dealers

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business / operations / related field

Tools

Fleet management software (FMS)

Job description

Christman Building Innovation Group, LLC in Michigan is seeking a Fleet Manager to lead strategy, asset optimization, and lifecycle planning across multiple regional yards. You will manage acquisitions, rentals, and dispositions, negotiate terms with dealers, and drive cost efficiency while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, analytics, and experience with fleet management systems, with responsibility for budgeting and performance reporting to