Equipment Specialist II

Overview

Next 150 Construction, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilbane Building Company, is seeking an Equipment Specialist II (Onsite) position.

This role will conduct day‑to‑day operations in support of the equipment & temporary services business for Next 150 Construction. The position requires working on a project in the Albany, NY area for up to 5 years, after which a new assignment will be provided.

• Responsible for execution of a mega‑site equipment rental program where Next 150 provides equipment rentals to all trade partners onsite.
• Possess a general understanding of all aspects of the equipment & services business as it applies to the Next 150 strategy and utilize key performance indicators for day‑to‑day decision making and recommendations to leadership.
• Utilize Next 150 processes to perform ongoing duties and transactions in purchasing, equipment fleet & inventory management, scheduling, billing, and customer relations.
• Partner with customers to provide suggestions & solutions to their equipment and service needs.
• Act as subject matter expert in selected product line(s) of equipment & temporary services.
• Prepare equipment and service bid packages as needed.
• Provide customers and vendors with pricing, availability, and specification details relating to equipment & service questions.
• Analyze and resolve equipment, inventory, service, and billing discrepancies for customers and vendors.
• Maintain records for location, maintenance, repairs, and warranty of equipment.
• Participate in the continuous improvement plan by identifying opportunities in the current process and documenting potential improvements.
• Identify opportunities to expand on business offerings and make suggestions to leadership.
• Responsible for contract review & coordination including communication with internal and external parties to agree on fair terms and conditions.
• Participate in and help support safety activities and training.
• All other responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in equipment rental, warehouse, or construction
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team, internally and externally
• Solid problem‑solving skills
• Ability to multitask with strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of procurement and asset management software
• Ability to identify common construction equipment and materials
• Thorough knowledge of logistics operations including equipment, warehouse, storage, and safety from start to finish

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Travel as needed (normal jobsite & office environment, may be exposed temporarily to extreme weather)
• Frequent activities: sitting, standing, walking, viewing computer screens
• Occasional activities: bending, climbing, reaching above shoulder, pushing, pulling

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For Albany, NY this ranges from $73,000.00
–$99,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

Next 150 Construction Services has an unwavering focus on safety, the environment and caring about everyone involved in our work.

Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre‑employment substance abuse test.

Next 150 Construction Services is not accepting unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters at this time.

Equal Opportunity Employer
. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.