Field Construction Equipment and Tools Manager

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Project Overview:

The Cold Creek Solar & Storage Project is a large‑scale renewable energy development located near San Angelo, Texas, delivering 430 MWac of solar generation paired with a 170 MWac (340 MWh) battery energy storage system. Developed in partnership with Doral Renewables, this project represents one of Bechtel’s largest single‑phase solar projects to date and its fifth solar facility in Texas.

Job Summary:

The Equipment and Tools Manager is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient management of construction equipment and tools on site from mobilization through demobilization. This role supervises and directs operations within the equipment department, including craft activities and subordinate supervisors, ensuring equipment and tools are available, properly inspected, maintained, fueled, and safe to operate. Additionally, the manager ensures all equipment and tools operations align with project requirements, health, safety, and environmental objectives, as well as Bechtel core processes, while maintaining schedules, budgets, and performing general supervisory shop functions. #LI-TH1 

Major Responsibilities:

• Inspect construction equipment and tools upon arrival, during use, and prior to demobilization; complete required inbound/outbound inspection reports with documentation of damage/deficiencies and attachment inventories.

• Verify receipt, tracking, and availability of equipment operation and parts manuals; ensure manuals are complete and accessible to equipment personnel.
• Identify, schedule, and document preventive maintenance inspections and lubrication requirements.
• Enforce the project safety program (e.g., Zero Accident Philosophy) and ensure equipment operation complies with OSHA, project HS&E requirements, CORE processes, and applicable SWPPs.
• Support construction supervision to ensure equipment and tools are used in accordance with project specifications and work plans.
• Coordinate supply and allocation in alignment with field execution schedules and discipline work plans.
• Analyze workforce, material, and equipment needs to support short-term and look-ahead planning.
• Coordinate with construction supervision, maintenance teams, and vendors to ensure equipment availability and timely response to issues.
• Maintain accurate equipment records, inspection documentation, inventories, and supporting information (e.g., costs, utilization trends, and maintenance history) in accordance with project requirements.
• Assist with preparation of equipment-related reports, forecasts, and inventory information for project leadership.
• Ensure subcontractor and vendor equipment activities comply with contractual requirements and project standards.
• Prepare and maintain tool lists; ensure craft teams have the required tools to perform work safely and productively.
• Demonstrate leadership in a team-based construction environment; communicate effectively and maintain strong customer and stakeholder relationships.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10  years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience coordinating construction equipment operations, utilization, and maintenance in an industrial or heavy civil environment.
• Working knowledge of equipment inspection practices, preventive maintenance programs, and field troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and strong commitment to safe work practices.
• Ability to read and interpret work plans, schedules, and equipment documentation (manuals, work orders, inspection forms).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and produce reports/forecasts.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with supervision, craft, maintenance, and vendors.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• Experience managing construction equipment fleets and associated maintenance programs
• Familiarity with major OEM equipment manufacturers (e.g., CAT, Komatsu, JLG, Genie, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting large-scale construction projects with multiple disciplines and high equipment volumes.
• Experience working with subcontractor and vendor equipment in accordance with contract requirements.
• AEMP Equipment Management Specialist (EMS) or Certified Equipment Manager (CEM) certification preferred.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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