Equipment Manager

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Project Overview:

The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fueling unprecedented demand for data centers that require large, reliable sources of energy. In response to this market trend, the Renewables & Clean Power (R&CP) team have signed an early works contract to build one of the largest gas fired power generation facilities in the U.S.

This project is of significant scale and complexity, and our team is helping the customer progress early-stage development, that would lead to the start of full EPC delivery this year.

The candidate will act as the Construction Equipment Manager on the upcoming project. The candidate may start in the home office in Reston, Houston or Cheyenne, Wyoming, as single status, to support preconstruction planning, ahead of project mobilization to the field when the candidate will locate on a long-term assignment to Cheyenne, Wyoming. This position is contingent upon project award.

Job Summary:

Construction Equipment Manager will oversee all aspects related to the construction equipment on large scale projects with multiple disciplines and areas of work. The role ensures that equipment is available, functional, and used efficiently to meet project timelines and safety standards. #LI-TH1

Major Responsibilities:

• Equipment Planning & Allocation: Determine what machinery is needed for the project and schedule its delivery and deployment. Evaluates and prepares workforce requirements.   

• Maintenance & Repairs: Ensure regular servicing and quick repairs to minimize downtime. Plan, direct, and control the maintenance of fleet equipment and maintenance of service documents.

• Compliance & Safety: Verify that equipment meets safety regulations and operators are properly trained. Manage the construction equipment resources on site in compliance with project HS&E policies and the applicable CORE Processes and SWPP'S. Provides training to ensure adherence and understanding of safe equipment usage requirements and practices.

• Cost Control: Monitor equipment-related expenses, including fuel, maintenance, and rentals, to stay within budget. Prepares equipment operating cost budgets. Plan, direct, and control the maintenance of fleet equipment and maintenance of service documents.

• Inventory Management: Track equipment usage, location, and condition throughout the project.

• Coordination: Work closely with project managers, site supervisors, and vendors to align equipment availability with construction phases. Monitors the activities of proposed subcontractors or vendors to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.

• Reporting: Oversees equipment maintenance systems reporting and equipment records management. Ensures that all the required daily, weekly and monthly reports are generated and distributed for use and analysis.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A recognized degree in construction management, engineering, Industrial Technology, or business administration and 8-10 years prior practical work experience Or 12-14 years relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 5 years of Project Equipment Management experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of the following equipment (or equivalents): Caterpillar Earthmoving Equipment, Demag, Liebherr, Manitowoc, Terex and Grove cranes, JLG , Gradall, IR forklifts, JLG and Grove Manlifts, along with Caterpillar, Cummins, and Perkins engines.
• Has understanding of equipment warranties, performance guarantees, and equipment fitness for use.
• Knowledge of multi-discipline construction and or operating functions.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance requirements. Ensures compliance with Bechtel’s core value of zero accidents and project safety goals.
• Knowledge of heavy-industrial equipment management work processes and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft suite in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications
• Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment.
• Knowledge in the use of subcontracts and the contractor and subcontractor's responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.
• Excellent customer relations and communication skills.

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