Senior Equipment Manager

e are looking to hire an experienced Senior Equipment Manager to join our team! The Senior Equipment Manager is a strategic enterprise leader responsible for optimizing the financial performance, lifecycle, compliance, and field readiness of a heavy civil equipment fleet of over 500 units. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role plays a critical part in aligning equipment operations with corporate financial objectives, ensuring audit readiness, and standardizing processes across all regions. The ideal candidate blends hands-on equipment expertise with financial acumen, leadership capability, and cross-functional partnership.

Responsibilities:

Fleet & Financial Performance:

• Support the CFO by tracking, reporting, and forecasting the financial impact of equipment utilization, cost recovery, depreciation, and ROI.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to fleet efficiency, operating costs, and cost-per-hour metrics.
• Conduct cost-benefit and lease-versus-purchase analyses to guide capital investment decisions.
• Lead efforts to align equipment management practices with audit standards and financial reporting requirements.

Enterprise Alignment & Process Standardization:

• Standardize equipment-related processes, maintenance protocols, and reporting tools across all locations.
• Develop and enforce enterprise-wide procedures to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for all equipment activity, including inspections, maintenance logs, cost tracking, and procurement.
• Oversee procurement practices related to equipment acquisition and rental, ensuring alignment with financial goals and operational needs.

Leadership & Team Development:

• In conjunction with Division Presidents, lead and support equipment managers across Colorado, Texas, and the Carolinas.
• Conduct regular one-on-ones and team meetings to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development within the equipment team.

Operations Partnership:

• Collaborate closely with Regional Presidents and Equipment Operations Managers to anticipate equipment needs and align resources with project demands.
• Support estimating and project management teams with accurate equipment rates, production insight, and lifecycle data.
• Ensure proper equipment allocation and cost coding to projects to reflect true operational performance.

Maintenance, Compliance & Technology:

• Lead adherence to preventive maintenance programs across the enterprise fleet.
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, DOT, and FMCSA regulations, including proper documentation and reporting.
• Oversee implementation and optimization of GPS/telematics and fleet management software (e.g., HCSS, E360).
• Identify training needs and partner with Safety and L&D to deliver effective equipment training programs.

Vendor & Asset Management:

• Manage high-value vendor relationships; negotiate equipment purchase/rental agreements and monitor vendor performance.
• Direct the company’s asset acquisition and disposal strategy, including capital planning and alignment with financial goals.
• Ensure consistent procurement practices across regions with attention to cost control, compliance, and supplier accountability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Finance, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 8 years of heavy civil or industrial equipment management experience, including budget oversight and team leadership.
• Demonstrated financial acumen and understanding of how equipment impacts company profitability.
• Strong working knowledge of heavy equipment, preventive maintenance, and fleet management software.
• Exceptional leadership, mentorship, and interpersonal skills across multiple departments and locations.
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and process improvement documentation.
• Experience with DOT compliance and procurement operations is strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

• Primarily office-based with frequent visits to field sites and shops; travel required to divisional offices in Texas and North Carolina.
• Must be comfortable in a construction environment and adept at cross-functional collaboration.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Office-based work with varying temperatures.
• Occasional travel to jobsites with fluctuations in weather.

Job Type: Full-time, exempt

Salary: Starting at $120,000 - Based on experience

Benefits (available after waiting period):

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Six Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Employer paid private FAMLI through Principal
• 401K with a discretionary match
• $10,000 company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary dental, vision, life, and Colonial supplemental insurance