Equipment and Yard Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: Based on experience.

Position Summary:

The Equipment & Yard Manageris responsible forthemanagement, maintenance, allocation, and control of all company-owned tools, equipment, inventory, safety equipment and yard/shop facilities. This role ensures field teams have the right equipment, at the right time, in safe workingconditionwhile controlling costs and reducing downtime.This position supports Superintendents and Project Managers butretainscentralized authorityover equipment, yard fleet, and yard operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Equipment & Tool Management

• Own all company equipment, tools, and temporary facilities

• Track location, condition, and assignment of all assets

• Coordinate equipment mobilization and demobilization for projects

• Manage repairs, maintenance schedules, and inspections

• Decide repair vs replace recommendations

• Maintainstandardized equipment lists by project type

Yard / Shop Operations

• Manage yard layout, cleanliness, and security

• Maintain organized tool crib and inventory system

• Oversee small equipment storage and calibration

• Coordinate with vendors for repairs and specialty services

• Supervise yard staff or shop technicians (if applicable)

Project & Field Support

• Respondto Superintendent equipment requests

• Coordinate temporary facilities (trailers, fencing)

• Support sitelogisticsduring mobilization phases

• Troubleshoot equipment issuesimpactingschedules

• Ensuretimelyavailability of critical tools and gear

Cost Control & Reporting

• Track owned equipment costs

• Recommend rental vs purchase decisions

• Monitorutilizationrates and idle equipment

• Cost equipment to jobs monthly

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all equipment meets safety and regulatory standards

• Coordinate inspections with Safety Director

• Remove unsafe or non-compliant equipment from service

• Support incident investigations involving equipment

Authority & Decision Rights

• Approveequipment assignments and reallocations

• Recommend equipmentpurchasesand disposals

• Enforce equipment usage and return policies

• Remove damaged or unsafe equipment from service

• Escalate schedule-impacting issues to Director of Operations

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction operations, equipment management, or field supervision

• Strong understanding of commercial construction equipment and tools

• Experience supporting Superintendents and field crews

• Working knowledge of safety standards and inspections

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Comfortable working in yard, shop, and jobsite environments

Preferred Qualifications

• CDL (or ability to obtain), depending on fleet needs

• Experience managing yard or shop staff
• Ability to perform minor repairs on tools and small equipment
• Knowledge of equipment operations and maintenance

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Equipment uptime and availability

• Reduction in rental costs

• Tool loss and damage rates

• Fleet maintenance compliance

• Superintendent satisfaction

• Safety incidents related to equipment

Working Conditions

• Combination of office, yard, and active jobsites

• Occasional early mornings or emergency response

• Physical activity including lifting and equipment inspection

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: Hourly based on experience

Alliance provides a full benefit package including vacation, health insurance, 401k match and company paid dental, vision, disability and life insurance.

Alliance Construction & Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals and ensuring a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

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