Fleet Manager

Fleet Manager

Job Category: Construction Operations

Full-Time

Cincinnati, OH, USA +6 more locations

Description

Job Title and Reporting

Job Title: Fleet Manager

Department: Construction Operations

Reports To: Director of Field Operations

Job Summary

Acts as the liaison between Fabcon and fleet management service providers to ensure reliable, compliant, and cost-effective fleet operations. Leads oversight of field logistics including company vehicles, rentals, leases, electronic logging devices, registrations, permits, and fleet-related budgets. Ensures compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT), FMCSA, and state regulations while maintaining accurate driver qualification and vehicle records. Success is measured through fleet uptime, regulatory compliance, cost control, safe driving performance, and responsive service to internal stakeholders.

Objectives and Key Outcomes

Maintain full compliance with DOT, FMCSA, USDOT, and applicable state fleet regulations. Minimize vehicle downtime through proactive maintenance scheduling and repair coordination. Manage driver qualification files, onboarding, training, and monitoring programs. Monitor ELD usage, hours-of-service records, inspections, and violations with corrective action. Control fleet operating costs through analysis of leases, rentals, fuel, and hauling spend. Provide management with regular fleet metrics, risks, and improvement recommendations.

Competencies

Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others responsible for meeting commitments, following through on obligations, and maintaining compliance standards. Makes sound, timely, and well-informed decisions that balance safety, cost, operational needs, and regulatory requirements. Effectively handles multiple priorities, changing regulations, fleet issues, and competing demands while maintaining organization and focus. Identifies and implements efficient systems, workflows, and continuous improvements to maximize fleet performance and reduce downtime. Prioritizes resources, schedules, and activities to ensure fleet operations support business objectives and field needs. Builds strong relationships with internal stakeholders and service partners while delivering responsive and practical fleet solutions. Shares information clearly and professionally with drivers, vendors, leadership, and employees across multiple communication channels. Secures and uses available people, tools, vendors, and budgets efficiently to solve problems and keep operations moving.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

High School Diploma required; additional logistics, transportation, or business training preferred. Three (3)+ years of experience with DOT policies and requirements and/or managing a corporate fleet. Working knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, driver qualification, vehicle registration, permits, and compliance processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to build and analyze ad hoc reports. Experience with fleet systems, ELD platforms, motor vehicle monitoring tools, and vendor coordination. Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks independently. Knowledge of construction industry fleet operations preferred.

Working Conditions

Primary work environment is office-based with quiet ambient noise, climate control, and standard lighting. Regular computer use for extended periods; ability to move up to 25 lbs with reasonable accommodation. Occasional travel to jobsites, vendor locations, or operating yards may be required. May require response to urgent fleet issues outside normal business hours.

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