Equipment Manager

Summary: The Mechanical Supervisor acts as the central point of contact for all equipment support services for construction projects. They manage all equipment and equipment support personnel within a project such that reliable equipment is provided to efficiently and safely perform the project construction work.

This position will support a large heavy civil infrastructure construction project in the Virginia Beach area.

Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Procure, monitor utilization, and manage short term rentals (
• Develop relationships and utilize relationships with key dealer and vendor sales and after-purchase service and support personnel.
• Develop and foster relationships with workforce including Union and Non-Union where applicable.
• Responsible for overall working condition, productivity, repair costs, and appearance of equipment, fleet, and/or plants.
• Ensure pre-shift equipment and fleet walk around inspections are performed effectively.
• Evaluate need for repairs, evaluate repair options, and oversee cost of equipment repairs.
• Ensure all fleet vehicles are properly equipped, licensed, tagged, placarded, and inspected to meet all state and federal DOT regulations.
• Coordinate, conduct, and/or document periodic personnel-lift, fork lift, and crane inspections.
• Coordinate transportation of equipment moves.
• Monitor equipment utilization.
• Ensure all people, equipment, and processes are working in a safe manner meeting all local, state, and federal laws.
• Assist the environmental department in obtaining and compliance with all environmental permits, laws, and company policies.
• Train, mentor, and manage field mechanics.
• And other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering and/or related technical experience in management of heavy construction equipment.
• Prior experience in plants, fleet, and/or heavy equipment repairs and/or management of plants, fleet, and/or heavy equipment repairs is highly desired.
• Flexibility with working hours, including a willingness to work extended hours, weekends, or nightshift as needed for extended periods of time.
• Computer skills and experience with Word and Excel.