National Operations Executive

Turner Construction Company•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The National Operations Executive leads regional construction rental operations across multiple First Equipment Company (FEC) branches and service areas. This field-based leadership role is accountable for consistent, high-performance service delivery, regional profitability, fleet optimization, operational excellence, and customer service execution in alignment with FEC’s national strategy. The position oversees regional P&L performance, implements company initiatives, analyzes performance metrics, and collaborates with sales, customer experience, and cross-functional teams. The role also supports regional expansion, safety and regulatory compliance, workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, employee development, and succession planning. Regular travel throughout the assigned region is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Operations Management, Construction, or a related field, plus at least 8 years of multi-site leadership experience in construction equipment, rental services, or a related industry; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Strong business and financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, P&L statements, and regional forecasting.
Leadership and management experience, with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
In-depth understanding of fleet operations, equipment lifecycle management, and maintenance planning.
Experience driving customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and revenue growth across regions.
Knowledge of relevant federal compliance regulations, including DOT, OSHA, and EPA requirements, and applicable quality and safety standards.
Advanced professional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional collaboration.
Critical thinking, sound judgment, and complex problem-solving skills.
Strong influencing, motivational, and consensus-building skills, with the ability to drive alignment among leaders, peers, and other stakeholders.
Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel and PowerPoint, and equipment management or rental systems.
Experience leading and implementing continuous improvement for operational changes.
Ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned region.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including regular mobility and travel, and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

Oversee operational performance across a multi-branch FEC regional territory, promoting consistent service delivery, safety, and profitability.
Own regional profit and loss performance and develop action plans to improve revenue, margins, fleet utilization, and cost control.
Implement company initiatives related to equipment readiness, preventative maintenance, safety compliance, and inventory optimization.
Partner with sales and customer experience teams to retain and grow market share and address customer needs.
Lead regional performance reviews and analyze KPIs, including fleet utilization, total cost of ownership, maintenance turnaround, on-time delivery, and branch profitability.
Use rental and fleet management systems to monitor performance and identify operational improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with FEC leadership and partners in Finance, Fleet, Safety, Procurement, and other functions to align regional performance with company goals.
Support expansion into new branches, markets, and jobsite operations through staffing support, fleet planning, and execution.
Oversee regional teams’ compliance with safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and internal audit standards.
Travel throughout the assigned region to provide in-person support, oversight, and problem-solving.
Work with FEC leadership and local Human Resources to identify workforce planning needs, participate in recruiting and onboarding, and support career progression and succession planning.
Recommend and participate in selecting FEC professionals to lead efforts.
Assess employees’ qualifications and capabilities and identify development activities to strengthen leadership and business acumen.
Manage and monitor employee progress throughout assignments.
Perform other assigned activities, duties, responsibilities, and projects.