Manager, Fleet - Edmonton, Canada - Bird Construction

Bird Construction

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Manager, Fleet & Equipment

Where Greatness Grows

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people - where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution.

Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy.

Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives.

From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada's skylines coast-to-coast.

Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible.

Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

We are a dynamic team of over 5,000 with a range of professions, backgrounds, and areas of expertise. This breadth of diversity in people and opportunities is one of greatest aspects of building your career with Bird. Every trajectory looks different. At Bird, you hold the pen, and you write your story. As you unlock your potential, you are surrounded by a team that supports you every step of the way.

Be a part of our team, where we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the way we treat each other and our partners.

You will build a career and long-lasting relationships based on respect, collaboration, and a solution-focused mindset. Bird is a place where you will unlock your potential and achieve your goals.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Supply Chain Management, the Manager, will assist in the development of asset management processes & initiatives, with primary focus on optimizing the fleet & equipment needs for the organization.

This role is accountable for all aspects of fleet management, acquisition, inventory control of equipment; & development/ implementation of related procedures and policies.

This position is based out of our Edmonton, AB, office.

What You Will Be Working On

Leadership

Provide leadership and overall guidance to daily operations of the Fleet and Equipment Team

Standards & Systems Development

Oversee the establishment of asset lifecycle standards & procedures;
Lead the development & support of the implementation of fleet administration standards, vehicle operating policies, & related risk management activities;
Oversees the creation & maintenance of required manuals, training material, forms, & required documents to ensure policies and procedures are communicated & utilized throughout the organization;
Lead the development & implement schedules of repair and maintenance of fleet & industrial equipment to ensure consistency in alignment with company standards;
Lead the development, preparation & maintenance of asset files (included but not limited to, maintenance, repair, mileage, depreciation, financial correspondence); and
Responsible for ensuring that the operationalization of policies, and procedures through training and compliance and monitoring.
Lead in the creation and maintenance of a fleet and equipment dashboard to automate all reporting through Power BI which provides a current snapshot to Operations and Executive teams
Manage/Oversee the National Safety Code Program
Manage the Fleet, Maintenance and Telematics programs
Manage the annual fleet registration and insurance renewals and reviews
Maximize the utilization of the company's fleet and equipment
Develop an entire Tool and Equipment Management plan

Sourcing & Logistics

Lead & direct the acquisition, efficient utilization, operation maintenance, disposal and/or transfer of company fleet & equipment across regions;
Collaborate with managers and/or site supervisors in the development of asset plans for projects including ordering the required assets for scheduled work;
Monitor, allocate & transfer equipment between operating entities to ensure efficient use of resources for startup and close out of projects; and
Implement & monitor the overall fleet & equipment inventories to accurately receive & account for storage, using in a systematic method & costeffective process

Vendor Management

Establish & monitor practices and procedures, as it related to fleet management, to ensure ethical relationships with vendors and legal purchasing agreements;
Negotiate national & preferred pricing contracts & conduct continuous exploration of new suppliers;
Establish processes to achieve the best possible quality, reliability, prices, continuity, & delivery of a winwin solution for vendor(s) & company; and
Lead the standardization of fleet & equipment types & resolve related concerns/issues.
We should have a point around the fact that this role will lead/participate in quarterly vendor performance reviews

What We Are Looking For