Equipment and Yard Manager

Alliance Construction & Design • Wrightstown, WI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Equipment & Yard Manager is responsible for the management, 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 working condition — while controlling costs and reducing downtime. This position supports Superintendents and Project Managers but retains centralized authority over equipment, yard fleet, and yard operations.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Maintain standardized equipment lists by project type
• 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)
• Respond to Superintendent equipment requests
• Coordinate temporary facilities (trailers, fencing)
• Support site logistics during mobilization phases
• Troubleshoot equipment issues impacting schedules
• Ensure timely availability of critical tools and gear
• Track owned equipment costs
• Recommend rental vs purchase decisions
• Monitor utilization rates and idle equipment
• Cost equipment to jobs monthly
• 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
• Approve equipment assignments and reallocations
• Recommend equipment purchases and disposals
• Enforce equipment usage and return policies
• Remove damaged or unsafe equipment from service
• Escalate schedule-impacting issues to Director of Operations

Benefits

• vacation
• health insurance
• 401k match
• company paid dental
• vision insurance
• disability insurance
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees