Equipment Specialist - Construction

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Carrollton, TX

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About The Position

The BV Fleet Equipment Professional supports the management and compliance of equipment operations for Black & Veatch. This field-based role coordinates equipment planning, ordering, tracking, forecasting, maintenance, and demobilization to ensure equipment operates efficiently throughout project construction activities. The specialist works closely with BV Fleet maintenance facilities, estimating, project management, and other stakeholders to optimize equipment utilization, costs, forecasting, and planned maintenance. Travel is required.

The position involves sourcing and ordering equipment and materials, maintaining equipment records and inventory, coordinating rentals and returns, and supporting equipment inspections and maintenance. The specialist also helps ensure equipment is transported safely and that project equipment costs and usage are monitored and reported. The role requires familiarity with SiteSense, Excel, construction equipment, and equipment-management processes. Typical work environments include construction sites and offices. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days, depending on manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Strong knowledge of construction equipment, maintenance procedures, and safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with equipment-management software and tools.
• Strong organizational and equipment-tracking skills; attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel for this field-based role.
• Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, drug screening, and a motor vehicle records search.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, automotive or diesel college, or a related field.
• Proven experience in equipment management or a related field.
• Basic automotive knowledge.
• Firm understanding of SiteSense.
• Comfort using Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate equipment planning, ordering, tracking, forecasting, maintenance, and demobilization processes.
• Source and order equipment and materials; check equipment in and out.
• Maintain accurate equipment tracking using Excel and other tracking programs.
• Assist with inventory counts and audits.
• Submit service requests and follow up as needed.
• Support SiteSense usage and compliance.
• Coordinate equipment planning, ordering, and tracking after equipment data is uploaded to designated computer maintenance and management systems.
• Generate rental requisitions for owned equipment and third-party direct rentals.
• Include the project and management team in equipment 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 compares project budgets with forecasted costs.
• Conduct visual inspections and capture images when equipment is received, using the SiteSense equipment module or designated systems.
• Initiate rental requests and equipment returns as needed.
• Conduct visual inspections and capture images in the SiteSense Equipment Module before equipment demobilization.
• Contact third-party vendors to arrange pickup of off-rented equipment and manage equipment lists through reconciliation and return.
• Prepare equipment being shipped for safe and efficient transportation.
• Schedule planned and unplanned maintenance with project mechanics or third-party services, prioritizing support for project production.
• Oversee the spare-parts program to support uptime of assigned project vehicles and equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned to support smooth on-site operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Wellness program
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid vacation and holiday time
• Sick time and dependent sick time
• Company-matched 401(k) plan
• Adoption reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vendor discounts
• Employment referral program
• AD&D insurance
• Pre-tax accounts
• Voluntary legal plan
• B&V Credit Union
• Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program
• Employee stock ownership and participation in financial rewards through stock ownership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed