Equipment Operations Manager

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Job Summary:

The Equipment Operations Manager is the primary Bechtel Equipment Operations (BEO) interface for assigned projects and equipment portfolios, owning the coordination that turns project demand into safe, ready, and commercially sound equipment deployment. The role integrates demand planning, fleet strategy, technical readiness, commercial coordination, deployment, performance monitoring, and demobilization across multiple projects, equipment classes, or a complex designated portfolio. Working within BEO operations, the role aligns projects, Supply Chain, Project Controls, Quality, ES&H, suppliers, and PEMS, makes delegated operating decisions within approved limits, and escalates material exposure to the Project Operations Manager.

Major Responsibilities:

• Serve as the accountable BEO point of contact for assigned projects; maintain effective relationships with project management, site Equipment Managers, and clients.
• Translate project execution plans and schedules into an equipment strategy, forecast, CES inputs, and deployment plan; confirm scope, quantities, duty cycles, specifications, and location constraints.
• Evaluate fleet availability and develop fact-based own, transfer, rent, lease, or purchase recommendations, coordinating with the appropriate functions for approval.
• Coordinate equipment selection, technical suitability, inspection, certification, and maintenance readiness, then release, transport, mobilization, receipt, and handoff to site operations.
• Ensure PEMS setup, asset records, rates, locations, transfers, utilization, and supporting documentation are complete, accurate, and reflect physical and commercial status.
• Coordinate with Project Controls on PFA setup, forecasting, commitments, cost trends, variance analysis, and reporting.
• Support requisitions, bid packages, commercial evaluations, rates and terms, supplier communications, invoice resolution, and cost recovery in partnership with Supply Chain.
• Monitor uptime, utilization, idle equipment, maintenance backlog, cost, forecast variance, and recurring defects; drive timely corrective action with clear owners and due dates.
• Manage on/off-rent status and plan demobilization, return, transfer, preservation, disposition, record closure, and lessons learned so that cost stops on time and equipment condition is documented.
• Track supplier performance, document issues, and coordinate corrective actions within contract and procurement boundaries.
• Maintain a regular cadence with projects and functions; communicate risks, decisions, and actions concisely and escalate early when budget, schedule, safety, quality, or commercial exposure is material.
• Ensure assigned activities comply with applicable safety, quality, procurement, financial, and BEO work processes, including Bechtel's Zero Accident Philosophy.
• Support continuous improvement in readiness, data quality, utilization, cost recovery, and supplier performance using root-cause analysis and KPI review.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience planning, sourcing, deploying, and managing construction equipment fleets for large industrial or heavy civil projects, including interpreting execution plans and schedules.
• Strong knowledge of equipment classes, capabilities, duty cycles, attachments, application limits, transport constraints, maintenance concepts, and inspection and certification requirements.
• Working knowledge of equipment economics, including forecasting, utilization planning, own-versus-rent analysis, total cost of ownership, rates, commitments, cost recovery, and variance analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in equipment management systems (PEMS or equivalent), including master data, transactions, workflows, and reporting.
• Knowledge of requisitioning, bid evaluation, supplier selection, contract boundaries, change management, claims avoidance, invoice reconciliation, and supplier closeout.
• Understanding of inspection and acceptance processes, maintenance readiness, quality records, nonconformance handling, and transport and mobilization controls.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, dashboards, and reporting tools; computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including concise executive updates, meeting facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management in a team-based, multi-functional environment.
• Commitment to safe work practices and knowledge of OSHA and project HS&E requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a Site Equipment Manager or Equipment Superintendent on large-scale, multi-discipline construction projects.
• Experience supporting multiple concurrent projects or a complex equipment portfolio from a central equipment organization.
• Experience with Bechtel work processes (CES, PFA, PEMS, Supply Chain, and Project Controls interfaces) and with telematics, equipment tracking systems, and utilization dashboards.
• Experience developing business cases using total cost of ownership, schedule risk, utilization, residual value, and commercial exposure.
• Familiarity with major OEM equipment manufacturers (e.g., CAT, Komatsu, JLG, Genie) and working knowledge of crane and lifting equipment.
• Experience coaching junior Equipment Managers or PEMS team members.
• AEMP Certified Equipment Manager (CEM) or Equipment Management Specialist (EMS) certification.

Working Conditions / Other Requirements

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment within BEO operations, with travel to project sites, supplier facilities, and equipment yards as required; site visits require the ability to walk job sites and work around heavy equipment.
• May require extended hours to support project mobilizations, critical deployments, and reporting deadlines; must comply with site access requirements and project safety policies.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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