Fleet Manager

Nexus is seeking a hands-on, field-first Fleet Manager to own the Company's vehicle and equipment fleet end-to‑end while serving as a trusted partner to the COO and Operations leadership.

This is a builder and standard-setter role. The successful candidate will formalize fleet processes, drive utilization and cost-per-mile performance, and build the fleet infrastructure needed to support Nexus as it scales from roughly 100 to 250+ field employees over the next five years.

• Partner with the COO and Operations leadership to build and execute a fleet strategy that supports growth, new‑customer wins, and geographic expansion.
• Own vehicle and equipment lifecycle management — acquisition, assignment, preventive maintenance, and replacement/disposal scheduling.
• Establish a preventive maintenance program and formalize vehicle inspection reporting that feeds a continuous improvement loop.
• Lead DOT compliance — driver qualification files, hours of service, vehicle inspections, and drug & alcohol testing — and manage relationships with regulators and insurers.
• Implement and manage telematics/GPS systems to monitor utilization, idle time, driver behavior, and fuel consumption.
• Partner with HR and Safety on driver onboarding, MVR monitoring, and driver safety training.
• Track fleet KPIs — including cost per mile, downtime/utilization, maintenance spend, and accident rate — and present performance at monthly operating reviews and quarterly board meetings.
• Manage the fleet budget, negotiate vendor and leasing contracts, and control fuel and maintenance costs.
• Scale the fleet and staffing model to support expansion into new regions (Georgia, Colorado, and beyond) and a growing crew base.

Candidates will be evaluated primarily against the following:

• Field Services Fleet Experience — 5–7+ years managing a vehicle/equipment fleet in a field services, utilities, or construction environment, including DOT compliance.
• Houston Presence — Houston‑area based (or able to be), with the ability to travel to field sites and HQ regularly; weekly field travel expected.
• Scalability — has built and run a fleet program supporting 150–250+ vehicles or field employees across multiple sites or states.

• Leadership and Cultural Fit — comfortable in the field and the boardroom, low ego, leads through change, and can stand up infrastructure as a true business partner to Operations leadership.
• Cost & Utilization Track Record — multi‑year record of reducing cost per mile and downtime while improving fleet utilization.

• Multi‑Site Field Services Leadership — has been the lead fleet person for a growing, multi‑site field services company; experience in a PE‑backed platform is a plus but not required.
• Technology & Telematics Implementation — has implemented or optimized telematics/GPS and maintenance‑tracking systems.

• Integration / M&A Experience — exposure to fleet integration during add‑on acquisitions.