Strategic Fleet Manager: Multi-Location Optimization

Christman Company; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Christman Building Innovation Group, a Midwest construction services firm, is seeking a Fleet Manager in the Lansing or Livonia, Michigan region. You will oversee fleet strategy, lifecycle planning, and asset optimization across multiple regions, ensuring DOT compliance and cost-effective operations.

The role requires 5+ years of fleet management, strong leadership, and experience with telematics and asset tracking.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in fleet management
• 3+ years managing diverse fleet across locations
• Knowledge of DOT regs and CDL requirements
• Experience with fleet management software and analytics
• Proven buy/sell/lease negotiation experience
• Strong leadership and financial modeling skills
• Excellent written and oral communication, able to lead dispersed teams

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fleet management strategy.
• Analyze fleet utilization to identify under/over-deployed assets.
• Determine optimal fleet size and mix across divisions.
• Drive asset-sharing between regions to maximize utilization.
• Establish purchasing strategy for fleet and equipment.
• Evaluate buy vs rent decisions using TCO modeling.
• Manage vendor/dealer relationships and negotiate terms.
• Plan sale, auction, or decommissioning of assets at end of life.
• Define lifecycle standards and multi-year capital forecast.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and DOT compliance.
• Provide budgeting, KPI reporting, and cost control insights.
• Lead four regional warehouse foremen and align standards.

Skills

Fleet management

DOT compliance

FMCSA

telematics

asset tracking

budgeting

vendor relations

leadership

data analysis

multi-site management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/operations/supply chain

Tools

FMS/telematics

Asset tracking tools

Job description

Christman Building Innovation Group, a Midwest construction services firm, is seeking a Fleet Manager in the Lansing or Livonia, Michigan region. You will oversee fleet strategy, lifecycle planning, and asset optimization across multiple regions, ensuring DOT compliance and cost-effective operations.

The role requires 5+ years of fleet management, strong leadership, and experience with telematics and asset tracking.