Traveling Senior Equipment Specialist - FEC

Turner Construction Company•Dallas, TX

64d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform planning, management, and execution of First Equipment Company (FEC) On-site Equipment Rental Programs (OERP) and provide training, onboarding, and daily management of on-site programs. Work with project teams and vendors to support efficient use, movement, and maintenance of construction equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from accredited degree program and minimum of 6 years of experience in construction rentals, logistics, equipment, or warehouse management, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Working knowledge of construction equipment, jobsite logistics, and equipment maintenance requirements
Working knowledge of financial principles, Profit & Loss (P&L), cost control, and budget forecasting
Active listening skills and responsive with strong follow-up practices
Highly organized to manage On-site Equipment Rental Programs (OERP) on project site or yard, and in support of construction operations
Process skills to think through logistics and communicate expectations
Apply analytical thinking to manage through complex decisions and judgments
Project management experience and able to manage and prioritize competing demands
Professional presentation delivery with ability to influence and engage with internal and external stakeholders
Professional verbal and written communication skills
Familiar with equipment rental software (e.g., Wynne RentalMan) and P2P systems (e.g., Coupa)
Experience with implementing continuous improvement concepts, methodologies, and tools (e.g., 5S or Lean)
Embrace change and quick learner to adopt processes, information, and technology enhancements
Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and database applications
Regular travel

Responsibilities

Serve as point of contact for multiple and complex project teams and on-site rental vendors to understand, confirm, manage and implement equipment needs, and implementations.
Visit project sites to establish presence with stakeholders to manage on-site equipment requirements, maintenance, and transition of construction equipment to/from yard.
Contribute to on-site equipment rental program preconstruction efforts, including but not limited to client and rental vendor interviews, bidding, leveling, and award bids to rental vendors. Foster environment for inclusiveness for vendor consideration.
Manage vendor equipment costs and trends, understand and track economic and industry impacts to forecasting and projected earnings, and communicate changes to project stakeholders.
Contribute information related to project-specific cost control, budgeting, and forecasting for reporting related to equipment operations.
Provide exceptional customer service and timely communication with project team stakeholders and on-site trade and rental vendors for relationship development and service excellence.
Contribute to project culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Provide support for end-user system troubleshooting related to rental software, and inventory and contract management systems for on-site equipment rental programs. Support project teams and vendors adoption and adherence to systems.
Monitor utilization of rental equipment use and track vendor billing, and accuracy of customer invoices for on-site equipment rental programs.
Develop and maintain on-going vendor relationships to promote reliability and high service standards throughout projects.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.