Project Equipment Manager - Kiewit Equipment Services

Project Equipment Manager

As a Project Equipment Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, scheduling, and budgeting for the maximized utilization of the equipment fleet. In this role, you will deal with both day-to-day and long-term fleet-related issues focused on improved equipment reliability and preventative maintenance programs.

Kiewit Equipment Services (KES) helps to ensure the profitability of Kiewit projects through the improved equipment utilization and mechanical reliability by delivering world-class equipment and service.

The initial location for this project is in Monroe, LA, Indianapolis, IN, Abilene, TX, Hobbs, NM, Port Arthur, TX, Vicksburg, MS, Atlanta, GA, Omaha, NE, and Homer City, PA.

Responsibilities

• Safety is your number one responsibility
• Ensure crews understand and comply with all federal, state, and company health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Long/short range equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Use reliability and failure analysis data to increase equipment availability and reliability.
• Interpret parts and service manuals for proper and timely diagnosis and repairs.
• Ensure accurate record keeping of daily tasks performed by the maintenance team.
• Train and mentor entry-level positions.
• Establish and maintain communications between all levels of supervision and management.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Diesel/Automotive Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Management.
• 5+ years of equipment-related experience.
• SAP and Microsoft experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on multiple projects at once while prioritizing tasks.
• Knowledge of CAD modeling programs is preferred.
• Lift 50lbs, access equipment including tower cranes.
• Must be willing to travel and relocate as required.
• Strong work ethic willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Willingness to work in both office and field environments.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction or mining site in wide-ranging climates and environments.

Base Compensation: $120,000 - $135,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.