Assistant Equipment Solutions Manager

Assistant Equipment Solutions Manager

SUMMARY 

Mortenson is currently seeking an Assistant Equipment Solutions Manager that will provide oversight to our equipment programs on large-scale project sites. They will work closely with the Equipment Solutions Manager to provide support and leadership within the Equipment Solutions Group. This is a project-based position that requires travel between project sites. The initial project is in Rayville LA. This position has a 25% travel expectation to support other On-site operations. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify current and future equipment needs by establishing a rapport with site management, project personnel, craft, and trade partners to understand upcoming equipment requirements
• Learn and understand equipment rate schedules
• Direct operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures. 
• Manage onsite rental program 
• Resolve problems by conferring with management and quality control personnel. 
• Complete operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees and follow up on work results
• Effectively review reports and understand how to dissect the information, utilize it to your advantage and teach others
• Sourcing and securing of third-party cranes
• Crane planning and scheduling with internal project teams, estimating, scheduling and group leadership
• Lease agreement execution
• Rental software contract management
• Crane logistic planning
• Vendor relations
• Understanding of construction project contract types, opportunities, constraints and requirements
• Establish equipment maintenance/trade flow program for all owned assets
• Lead department initiatives to include development, training and support
• Support innovation by encouraging new equipment development 
• Manage provided services (Freight, Hoisting, and Hydrovac) to support site operations.
• Promote a safe work environment
• Responsible for team member development and performance, which may include craft and non-craft positions; includes potential management of remote team members
• Provide job assignments and organization to the team, including approval of timecards

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree, or minimum 4 years’ experience in construction or equipment rental industry 
• Knowledge of construction equipment and materials
• Microsoft Office Suite Advanced or above required (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proven positive and professional attitude and strong customer service skills
• Experience leading teams and developing team members
• Open to change based on diverse input and feedback
• Effectively work with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Understanding of business financials with experience overseeing profit and loss
• Effective communication both verbal and written
• Ability to multitask and prioritize based on workload
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Team leadership experience
• Valid US Driver’s License with clean driving record

A few benefits offered include: 

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage
• This position is eligible for additional travel pay incentives 
• 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  

The base pay range for this role is $96,400 - $130,000 (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10