National Operations Executive

Turner Construction • Atlanta, GA

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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 leader is accountable for regional profit and loss performance, fleet optimization, operational excellence, and customer service execution in alignment with FEC’s national strategy. The role oversees regional teams and drives consistent service delivery, safety, and profitability across an assigned territory.

The position partners with FEC leadership and cross-functional teams to implement company initiatives, improve operational performance, support market expansion, and develop a sustained workforce pipeline. The role requires regular travel throughout the assigned region and visits to construction sites, offices, and other venues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Operations Management, Construction, or a related field, with 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, including 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, such as DOT, OSHA, and EPA, and of quality and safety standards.
• Advanced professional communication and negotiation skills and the ability to lead cross-functional collaboration.
• Critical thinking, sound judgment, and complex problem-solving skills.
• Strong influencing, motivational, and consensus-building skills, including the ability to align leaders, peers, and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and PowerPoint, and equipment management or rental systems such as Wynne Systeme-RentalMan, AssetWorks, or equivalent.
• Experience leading and implementing continuous improvement for operational changes.
• Travel is required.
• Ability to meet the described physical demands, including frequent 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 P&L performance and implement plans to improve revenue, margins, fleet utilization, and cost control.
• Drive 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, assess performance and service quality, and respond to customer needs.
• Lead regional performance reviews and analyze KPIs, including fleet utilization, total cost of ownership (TCO), maintenance turnaround, on-time delivery, and branch profitability.
• Use rental and fleet management systems to monitor performance and identify operational improvements.
• Collaborate with FEC leadership and cross-functional partners, including Finance, Fleet, Safety, and Procurement, to align regional performance with company goals.
• Facilitate regional expansion into new branches, markets, or jobsite operations, including staffing support, fleet planning, and execution.
• Oversee regional teams’ compliance with safety protocols, regulatory requirements such as DOT and OSHA, 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 the selection of FEC professionals assigned to lead efforts.
• Evaluate employees’ qualifications and capabilities and identify development activities to strengthen leadership and business acumen.
• Manage and track employee progress throughout assignments.
• Perform other activities, duties, responsibilities, and projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior