Senior Equipment Specialist - Crane Maintenance and Asset Management | Mortenson

M. A. Mortenson Company • Minneapolis, MN

87d • $79,600 - $119,400

About The Position

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Specialist - Crane Maintenance and Asset Management to join our Equipment Solutions Operating Group. Based at our Minneapolis Headquarters, this role provides tier-2 subject matter expertise and support for Mortenson's owned and re-rented cranes. The position will oversee crane fleet deployment, maintenance, utilization, and asset tracking, serving as the key resource for project and crane superintendents when high-level support is required. This role requires regular travel (25-50%) to Mortenson project sites and vendor locations to provide hands-on inspection, coordination, and resolution of maintenance issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of 4 years of equipment fleet or rental management experience OR minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience as a service manager, fleet manager, or similar role strongly preferred.
• Crane-specific experience valued but not required.
• Experience leading or mentoring team members preferred.
• Strong knowledge of equipment maintenance programs and vendor coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate and resolve multi-party conflicts in a professional and solutions-oriented manner.
• Telematics is preferred, not required.
• Rental management system experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, with proven ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills, with ability to influence and support diverse project teams.
• Willingness to travel 25-50% to jobsites and vendor locations.
• Positive, professional attitude with a commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, track, and execute maintenance and utilization plans for Mortenson-owned cranes.
• Manage crane assignments, location tracking, transportation between jobsites, and winter storage planning.
• Monitor annual certifications, preventative maintenance schedules, and repair work.
• Track and support maintenance of Mortenson crane support equipment, including jibs, wire rope, track pads, lights, data loggers, spare part supplies, crane mats, and other associated inventory items.
• Serve as the point of contact for project and crane superintendents needing advanced maintenance or troubleshooting support.
• Track downed cranes, document issues, monitor repair status, and communicate path to resolution.
• Conduct trend analysis and provide feedback to operators to prevent recurring issues.
• Coordinate with vendors to expedite repairs, secure parts, or identify replacement equipment.
• Inspect Mortenson-owned cranes and equipment on project sites and at vendor facilities.
• Provide subject matter expertise to other Equipment Specialists and support integration of crane-related maintenance data into associated systems.
• Partner with project teams to ensure crane availability and reliability for project schedules.
• Draft vendor lease agreements and contracts.
• Provide work direction to Associate and Specialist team members.
• Participate in equipment facility safety program, including environmental surveys and responsibility for Mortenson's Zero Injury policy.
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree