Equipment Specialist - Construction

Job Summary

The BV Fleet Equipment Professional will support the management and compliance of equipment operations for Black & Veatch. They will be responsible for coordinating equipment planning, ordering, tracking, forecasting, maintenance, and demobilization processes to ensure the efficient operation of equipment throughout project construction activities. The equipment professional will work closely with the BV Fleet maintenance facilities, estimating, project management team, and other stakeholders to optimize equipment utilization, cost management, forecasting, and planned maintenance. This is a field based role and travel is required for this role. 

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Key Responsibilities

Sourcing and ordering equipment and materials * Checking equipment in and out * Maintaining accurate equipment tracking using Excel and other tracking programs * Assisting with inventory counts and audits * Submitting service requests and following up as needed * Supporting SiteSense usage and compliance * Performing additional tasks as needed to ensure smooth and successful on-site operations. The ideal candidate will have a firm understanding of Site Sense, be comfortable working in Excel, and have strong organizational and tracking skills. Attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment are essential. Coordinate equipment planning, ordering, and tracking processes post the completion of equipment data upload in the designated computer maintenance and management systems. * Generate rental requisitions for owned equipment and 3rd party direct rentals. * Include the project, management team in all equipment related areas of usage, cost, and maintenance planning. * Manage the approved equipment plan through routine equipment plan review meetings. * Distribute, schedule, and plan weekly utilization reviews of project equipment. * Ensure weekly, monthly, and annual equipment cost reporting budget vs forecasted costs, by projects. * Conduct visual inspections and capture images for equipment receiving using the Site Sense equipment module or designated systems. * Initiate rental requests and equipment returns as necessary. * Conduct visual inspections and capture images in the Site Sense Equipment Module before demobilization of any equipment. * Contact 3rd party vendors for off-rented equipment pickups and manage the equipment list until reconciliation and return. * Ensure equipment being shipped is prepped for transportation to guarantee safe and efficient transport. * Schedule Planned Maintenance (PM) and unplanned maintenance with project mechanic or 3rd party services, prioritized to best support project production. * Oversee the spare parts program to ensure proper uptime of assigned project vehicles and equipment. * Related duties as assigned.  

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, automotive or diesel college, or related field (preferred).

* Proven experience in equipment management or related field.

* Strong knowledge of construction equipment, maintenance procedures, and safety protocols.

* Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

* Proficiency in using equipment management software and tools.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience. Basic automotive knowledge (preferred). All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

OSHA 10

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Typical construction site environment

Typical office environment. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.