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Division: First Equipment Company
Project Location(s): Fairfield, NJ 07004 USA
Minimum Years Experience: Travel Involved: 40-50% Job Type: RegularJob Classification: ExperiencedEducation:Job Family:ConstructionCompensation:Salaried Exempt

Position Description: Lead and optimize equipment and inventory operations across multiple project sites to support availability, safety, and cost-effectiveness of tools, equipment, and fleet vehicles for construction and field operations. Oversee lifecycle of tool and equipment assets, including procurement and logistics through to maintenance, inventory tracking, and compliance.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Hands-on operations leader to oversee and manage First Equipment Company (FEC) equipment inventory, logistics, and lifecycle operations, including acquisition, distribution, usage tracking, maintenance, and asset retirement with a commitment to safety and efficiency.
• Implement and administer equipment charge-out systems and rental programs in accordance with company policies and jobsite needs.
• Manage sourcing of vendors, negotiate contracts, and manage procurement of tools, supplies, and equipment at scale.
• Partner with Accounting team to generate and manage billing for internal rentals, equipment sales, and chargebacks.
• Manage coordination of delivery and pickup of equipment, including staging, inspections, and movement between sites.
• Develop process and implement scheduling and management of routine and preventive maintenance, repairs, and inspections to support equipment safety, functionality, and compliance.
• Track and report on equipment utilization, jobsite scrap-outs, fleet maintenance, and operational key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate with field teams, project leadership, and internal departments (, Audit, Finance, Safety, IS) to maintain operational continuity and compliance.
• Oversee and maintain accurate records of transactions, maintenance logs, and inventory data using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and equipment tracking software.
• Identify process improvements and implement systems to streamline FEC equipment operations, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.
• Supervise and direct laborers, drivers, and field support teams involved in equipment handling and logistics.
• Enforce and model compliance with safety policies, OSHA regulations, and proper equipment handling procedures.
• Supervise FEC Equipment team, participate in hiring process, onboard new staff, and deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with development needs.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.

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The salary range for this position is estimated to be 126, - 220, USD annualized.

Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability coverage.

In addition to our extensive benefits offerings, we provide paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end-of-year appreciation pay.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited program in Construction Management, Business, Supply Chain, or related field of study, with minimum of 8 years of experience in equipment or inventory management, preferably within construction or rental industry, or equivalent combination of education and field experience
• Experience leading logistics or field support teams, including labor coordination and delivery operations
• Working knowledge of inventory controls, equipment lifecycle strategy, and construction site operations
• Familiarity with equipment maintenance schedules, vendor negotiation, and material handling best practices
• Experience with construction-related tools and specialty equipment
• Experience with sustainability initiatives (, electric tools, emissions reduction, green fleet operations)
• Experience negotiating equipment and service contracts and managing supplier relationships
• Knowledge of construction logistics, equipment usage, and Federal compliance regulations (, DOT, OSHA, EPA)
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Ability to maintain detailed records and generate operational and financial reports
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and continuous improvement
• Strong leadership skills to manage operations, teams, and stakeholders
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities with high level of accountability to manage multiple priorities, budgets, and stakeholders

  Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee regularly travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

  Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee regularly performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.