Vehicle Fleet Manager; North Texas - Austin Commercial

Description

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking a Vehicle Fleet Manager for our Equipment Yard . We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us.

Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!

The position of vehicle fleet manager (referred to as VFM hereafter) has management and operational responsibilities of the Equipment Division with bottom-line accountability. The fundamental purpose of this position is to identify and fulfill the vehicle needs of the organization in an economical and service oriented manner. This position stays current with vehicle pricing within the industry and the latest in product developments and advancements in preventative maintenance and other related services.

In addition, the VFM performs a wide range of other functions related to the strategic direction, leadership and organization of the division. Reporting to the Equipment Division Manager or his/her designee, this position’s purpose includes the selection, procurement, protection, and deployment of vehicle assets. This position also directly manages the maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) of vehicle assets. The VFM has primary responsibility for the vehicle fleet’s overall operations with regards to rental profitability, safe operations and extending the life of the vehicle.

The VFM coordinates activities with like positions within the other Austin operating companies in addition to working as a liaison with regional managers, project manager, Superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, and other company departments on specific vehicle related matters.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Vehicle and Equipment Coordinators

• Service Administrators

• Vehicle Technicians

Functional Areas of Responsibility

• Determine optimal size and mix of vehicle fleet.

• Re-Marketing and disposal of vehicles.

• Procuring of all vehicle assets and services for Vehicle Fleet Operations.

• Develop vehicle specs to meet the fleet objectives of each operating company.

• Management of the overall health of the vehicle fleet inventory.

• Ensuring great customer service is being delivered to both internal and external customers.

• Profit and Loss of Vehicle fleet Operations.

• Compliance with company policies & procedures.

• Development of subordinates.

• Bi-annual revies and mentoring of staff.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares annual master vehicle plan based on anticipated needs of the organization that includes quality and type of equipment and vehicles to be purchased as well as disposed, supporting reasons for the actions referencing current pricing dynamics as well as internal financial models, and stated assumptions. Execute approved procurement and replacement plans in a timely and cost-effective manner.

• Maintain current industry data on pricing of vehicles and related services and on product development so that informed decisions can be made and also so that the company can capitalize on cost saving opportunities.

• Maintains an overall procurement process and approach where goods and services are bought as part of a competitive selection process involving pre-qualified vendors to ensure that the company obtains the best value available. Maintain the transparency of the process with sales and purchases being well documented.

• Ensure that the needs of both internal and external customers are met with safe and quality vehicles in a timely and cost-effective manner while operating within the policy and procedures of both the division and the overall company. Interface with individual projects and customers to troubleshoot issues and to ensure that value is being realized.

• Enhance and protect company assets through an organized repair and maintenance program that emphasizes safety and…