Equipment Group Manager

Job Description Job Description The Equipment Group Manager serves as the business manager for the equipment resource functions of the organization. Assumes full responsibility for providing support in the form of organizational equipment needs which ensure the on-time completion of projects within final project budget and schedule, while maintaining the Company's high standards of safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and employee growth. Provides overall direction of the equipment division to include equipment purchasing, equipment rental, maintenance, and logistics of all corporate equipment needs. Leads equipment teams to identify, minimize, and eliminate risks associated with work activities. Works with teams to establish division safety goals; leads the effort to achieve and celebrate safety goals. Has an excellent understanding of OSHA and company safety requirements. Has a valid drivers' license and is approved to drive company vehicles. Works with Senior Management and Group Managers to establish equipment planning efforts during initial preconstruction project planning and prior to mobilization. Works with Construction Group Managers and project teams from initial project start-up, and throughout the life of the project, to project and meet equipment needs. Works to establish an efficient, consistent, and dependable schedule to deliver equipment support to project sites. Reviews all major equipment/parts purchasing and subcontracting to ensure compliance with company/division goals and adherence to established division budget. Partners with the Finance and Accounting Division to analyze industry pricing trends and establish equitable rental rates for both internal and external partners. Analyzes equipment income and expense to ensure cost effectiveness. Assists the Estimating Team with equipment costs in proposals and bid submittals. Leads and directs the equipment department teams to include Service and Maintenance, Field Repair, Shop Repair, Equipment Accounting, Fleet Management and Equipment Control. Provides leadership and direction, through mid-level management, to all phases of equipment support to include equipment; parts; inventory; fleet; fuel; and equipment repair/maintenance functions. Leads and directs the Equipment Fleet Specialist to develop sources of suppliers of equipment, parts, and supplies to ensure maximum efficiency and compliance with budgetary objectives. Meets and/or exceeds company safety, quality and profit goals. Ensures GCC has strong crews/teams at all levels across the division. Promotes and champions the company's vision to be the Leader in Safety, Quality, Innovation, and Efficiency. Leads by example, always professional; exhibiting company values of Fair and Ethical Success. Works with senior management to develop, implement, and achieve GCC equipment cost and profit goals. Negotiates capital equipment purchases and monitors equipment/parts inventory to ensure company goals and project needs are met in an efficient manner and on a consistent basis. Has a thorough knowledge of heavy highway construction equipment, inventory control, and construction methodologies. Develops, implements, reviews, understands, and communicates division goals to division teams. Has a thorough knowledge of strategic planning, project planning, administration, reporting, scheduling, and forecasting. Has a basic knowledge of estimating. Demonstrates effective and efficient use of computer software including Viewpoint; HCSS Dispatcher; Pvault; and MS Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook). Makes presentations to senior management, as well as to internal and external partners. The Equipment Group Manager will be a student and a teacher. Seeks knowledge, in a culture of continual learning, though all available resources, including industry affiliations, professional organizations, and trade associations. Continually coaches and mentors company personnel by providing knowledge and confidence to excel and advance careers. Has a thorough understanding of, and leads division teams in administering, the GCC Performance Management and Salary Administration processes. Works toward continual self-improvement, individual development, and development of team members. Company Description Gilchrist Construction Company is a central Louisiana-based infrastructure contractor, offering a complete civil solution. Our team capabilities include piling, bridge structures, asphalt production and paving, concrete production and paving, as well as all types of earthwork, drainage, and base that a project may require. In addition to roads and bridges, we also perform site preparation, heavy foundations, and industrial work. GCC self-performs the majority of our projects. Company Description Gilchrist Construction Company is a central Louisiana-based infrastructure contractor, offering a complete civil solution. Our team capabilities include piling, bridge structures, asphalt production and paving, concrete production and paving, as well as all types of earthwork, drainage, and base that a project may require. In addition to roads and bridges, we also perform site preparation, heavy foundations, and industrial work. GCC self-performs the majority of our projects.