Equipment Specialist II

Equipment Specialist II

Job Location s US-MN-Rochester Tracking Code  Overview Next 150 Construction, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilbane Building Company, is seeking an Equipment Specialist II (Onsite). The Equipment Specialist II will conduct day to day operations in support of the equipment & temporary services business for Next 150 Construction.

This position will be required to work on a project in the Rochester, MN area. Responsibilities - 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. Qualifications EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Business, Accounting or related field (preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in equipment rental, supply chain, or construction
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- 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
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
- Travel: as needed (