Asset & Fleet Operations Manager

Asset & Fleet Operations Manager

Location:

Houston, TX 77041 (Onsite)

Employment Type:

Temp-to-Hire Salary: $70,000–$80,000 annually + bonus potential

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, early start (5:30–6:00 AM)

An established and fast-paced organization in Houston is seeking a hands-on, driven Asset & Fleet Operations Manager to take full ownership of fleet and asset operations. This is a high-visibility role reporting directly to executive leadership (initially), offering the opportunity to make an immediate impact.

This role oversees approximately $1M in fleet, tools, equipment, and inventory assets, ensuring materials and resources are properly tracked, maintained, and readily available to support field operations.

This position requires a proactive individual who is comfortable working in a shop environment and capable of balancing both strategic oversight and day-to-day execution.

• Manage fleet operations for approximately 30 vehicles, including maintenance, repairs, registrations, and dispatching
• Track and maintain all company-owned tools, equipment, and materials
• Implement and manage asset tracking systems (barcode, QR, RFID, etc.)
• Lead inventory control, audits, and reconciliations
• Oversee purchasing and vendor coordination
• Develop, monitor, and report on KPIs related to fleet and asset performance
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports with actionable insights
• Identify and drive process improvements across operations
• Collaborate with project teams and field leadership to ensure operational readiness

• 3–5+ years of experience in fleet management, asset management, inventory management, or operations leadership
• Experience with dispatching and fleet maintenance
• Strong technical skills, including Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
• Familiarity with tools and equipment in construction, industrial, or similar environments
• Strong communication skills and a self-starter mindset
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

• Experience with fleet management or asset tracking systems/software
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Military background, particularly in logistics or quartermaster roles
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)

• Supervisory responsibility for 3 direct reports
• Fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a "work hard, play hard" culture
• Requires adaptability, resilience, and a strong sense of accountability
• Shop-based work environment (air conditioning installation in progress)

• Fleet uptime and readiness
• Inventory accuracy and control
• Reduction in equipment loss or shrinkage
• On-time deployment of equipment to job sites
• Preventative maintenance compliance
• Accuracy and timeliness of reporting

• Bonus:
  Discretionary, based on individual performance
• Background check required
• Clean driving record and valid driver's license required
• Parking available onsite