Equipment Specialist II

Equipment Specialist II

US-MN-Rochester

Next 150 Construction, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilbane Building Company, is seeking an Equipment Specialist II. The Equipment Specialist II will conduct day to day operations in support of the equipment & temporary services business for Next 150 Construction. This role will sit onsite daily.

• 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 trainings.
• All other responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor 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 (