Equipment Specialist II

Gilbane•Rochester, MN

12h•$75,000 - $102,000•Onsite

About The Position

Next 150 Construction, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilbane Building Company, is seeking an Equipment Specialist II . The Equipment Specialist II will conduct day to day operations in support of the equipment & temporary services business for Next 150 Construction. This role will sit onsite daily.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (preferred)
3+ years of experience in equipment rental, warehouse, or construction
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficient in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel
Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Ability to work autonomously and within a team, internally and externally
Solid problem-solving skills
Ability to multitask with strong attention to detail
Knowledge of procurement and asset management software
Ability to identify common construction equipment and materials
Thorough knowledge of logistics operations including equipment, warehouse, storage, and safety from start to finish
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
Travel: as needed (<15%)
Normal jobsite & office environment, and may be exposed temporarily to extreme weather
Frequent activities: sitting, standing, walking, viewing computer screens
Occasional activities: bending, climbing, reaching above shoulder, pushing, pulling

Responsibilities

Possess a general understanding of all aspects of the equipment & services business as it applies to the Next 150 strategy and utilize key performance indicators for day-to-day decision making and recommendations to leadership.
Utilize Next 150 processes to perform ongoing duties and transactions in purchasing, equipment fleet & inventory management, scheduling, billing, and customer relations.
Partner with customers to provide suggestions & solutions to their equipment and service needs.
Act as subject matter expert in selected product line(s) of equipment & temporary services.
Prepare equipment and service bid packages as needed.
Provide customers and vendors with pricing, availability, and specification details relating to equipment & service questions.
Analyze and resolve equipment, inventory, service, and billing discrepancies for customers and vendors.
Maintain records for location, maintenance, repairs, and warranty of equipment.
Participate in the continuous improvement plan by identifying opportunities in the current process and documenting potential improvements.
Identify opportunities to expand on business offerings and make suggestions to leadership.
Responsible for contract review & coordination including communication with internal and external parties to agree on fair terms and conditions.
Participate in and help support safety activities and trainings.
All other responsibilities as assigned.