Manager, Fleet

Overview

NexGen is looking to add a Fleet Manager to their growing team!

Responsibilities

Why NexGen?

NexGen Contracting, the self-perform arm of Gray, is based in Franklin, TN, and specializes in executing turnkey project scopes, including concrete, steel, millwright, and finishes. NexGen is fully integrated with Gray Construction and serves as a preferred subcontractor. The NexGen team is made of career, trade-specific professionals and core craftsmen with decades of experience who are dedicated to meeting our customers’ unique needs.

Position Overview:NexGen Contracting is currently in search of an experienced Fleet Manager in Light Equipment to lead our equipment operations throughout the appointed region. This role will be considered an expert in Light Equipment and will be responsible for overseeing NexGen's interactions with internal and external parties including preconstruction teams to determine equipment needs and selection, third-party rental vendors to source and secure equipment, operational support to project teams for fleet management including, scheduling, safety protocols, troubleshooting and repair and maintenance.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact and equipment expert for project teams, ensuring effective communication and coordination of equipment availability, timely delivery, and operational support.
• Resonpsible for purchasing equipment, depreciation and sales.
• Collaborate with preconstruction teams to assess equipment needs and selection options.
• Assist in the identification and procurement of rental equipment, aligning with project-specific requirements and timelines.
• Contribute to the planning and management of the equipment budget, timely and accurate billing, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Effectively manage relationships with third-party fuel suppliers, vendors, and manufacturers to acquire new equipment, parts, services, and/or technical support.
• Remain compliant with all safety standards and practices for equipment operation, maintenance, and storage.
• Ensure optimal care and use of all fleet equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance, fuel consumption, maintenance schedules, and repair needs to extend the lifespan of all equipment and minimize interruption to project schedules.
• Familiarity with equipment management software and data reporting to track utilization, maintenance records, and metrics.
• Any other related office, field, and or reporting duties required for success of the project(s) are required.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain Management (or closely related field), and or related equipment management experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in equipment, including management, inventory, and all related functions.
• Industry knowledge of rental equipment vendors and dealerships throughout the designated region.
• Ability to work extended hours as required by projects schedules or urgent circumstances.
• Must be able to travel up to 15% of the time (in-state and out-of-state).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, CMiC is a plus.
• Familiarity with Sage Estimating and Planswift is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective planning and resource management skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, reach, and talk or hear.  They are regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.  Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities include accurate near and distant vision.

Frequently in a normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled.  Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions.  May be exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold and/or heat, risk of electrical shock, explosives and vibrations.  Noise level on the job site is normally moderate to loud.  

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EEO Disclaimer

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.