Project Logistics Manager

University of Richmond•Arlington, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities. If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals! As Project and Logistics Manager, you’ll provide the leadership, supervision and support needed to ensure a special event, entertainment or other large project involving substantial Power & HVAC products and applications, are run smoothly and efficiently to optimize customer service. You will be the onsite project lead who optimizes and coordinates equipment and staffing logistics, deploys and oversees the work of Service Technicians and all onsite employees, and act as the primary customer contact for the duration of the project with respect to products and applications. What you'll do: Participate in pre-project planning meetings and strategy sessions. Involve region and local leadership in project logistics and staffing plan. Manage project team logistics team day-to-day activities, including scheduling, equipment setup/deployment, and breakdown. Staff each project or event adequately based on skills and workload. Ensure all equipment is ready for operation and safety checks are performed. Responsible for optimization of equipment performance and overseeing any troubleshooting. Provide leadership and supervision needed to consistently deliver World-Class service to external customers at the project site. Responsible for performance management of project employees; Identify and provide necessary skills training and regular coaching both in one-on-one sessions and in team meetings to motivate performance. Promote a culture of safety and discipline through leadership, exemplary personal compliance, accountability and communication.

Requirements

High School diploma
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
High level technical working knowledge of Power & HVAC products and applications, with strong customer service and relationship skills
Extensive logistics, project management and leadership experience in large scale projects, using Power & HVAC products
Sales experience a plus
Basic proficiency in most Microsoft applications and systems (Excel, Word, Outlook, RentalMan)
Strong leadership and communication skills
Up to 75% travel throughout year to projects or events; must remain at project or event for its duration
This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Sales experience a plus

Responsibilities

Participate in pre-project planning meetings and strategy sessions.
Involve region and local leadership in project logistics and staffing plan.
Manage project team logistics team day-to-day activities, including scheduling, equipment setup/deployment, and breakdown.
Staff each project or event adequately based on skills and workload.
Ensure all equipment is ready for operation and safety checks are performed.
Responsible for optimization of equipment performance and overseeing any troubleshooting.
Provide leadership and supervision needed to consistently deliver World-Class service to external customers at the project site.
Responsible for performance management of project employees
Identify and provide necessary skills training and regular coaching both in one-on-one sessions and in team meetings to motivate performance.
Promote a culture of safety and discipline through leadership, exemplary personal compliance, accountability and communication.