Director of Fleet & Equipment - Corporate at Sargent Electric Company in Pittsburgh, PA

Job description

• We are seeking a Corporate Director of Fleet & Equipment. This is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, lifecycle management, operational performance, and financial optimization of the company’s $20M+ 750 string fleet of vehicles, tools, and heavy equipment. This fleet supports complex project operations across Utility Transmission & Distribution, Renewable Energy, and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) electrical construction.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Planning
• Develop and execute long‑term fleet strategy supporting Utility, Renewables, and C&I business lines.
• Create annual and multi‑year fleet capital plans—balancing operational needs, financing strategy, and ROI.
• Standardize fleet specifications to optimize reliability, safety, and performance.
• Fleet Lifecycle Management
• Oversee the full lifecycle of 750+ fleet assets including vehicles, aerial lifts, digger derricks, trenchers, generators, cable pullers, tooling, and heavy equipment.
• Lead procurement, leasing, remarketing, and disposal to maximize asset value.
• Implement fleet replacement policies and lifecycle schedules.
• Financial & Performance Management
• Manage annual fleet CAPEX and OPEX budgets.
• Track and optimize fleet utilization, cost recovery, TCO, and charge‑out rates.
• Negotiate national agreements with vendors, OEMs, and rental partners.
• Use analytics to drive financial efficiency and improve operational predictability.
• Operations, Technology & Digital Optimization
• Lead adoption of fleet technology including telematics, GPS, IoT sensors, remote diagnostics, and automated scheduling and implement AI‑driven forecasting models to optimize replacement planning, utilization, and fleet mix.
• Deploy predictive maintenance platforms using machine learning and real‑time asset data.
• Leverage AI for spend analytics, vendor negotiations, and cost‑saving insights.
• Integrate fleet systems with ERP, safety platforms, and financial systems.
• Deploy digital inspection tools, mobile apps, and automated reporting workflows.
• Compliance, Safety & Risk Management
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and state regulations.
• Develop policies and training to improve operator competency and reduce equipment‑related incidents.
• Maintain documentation for inspections, audits, and insurance.
• Collaboration & Cross‑Functional Leadership
• Partner with Operations, Project Management, Safety, Finance, and Supply Chain. Proven leadership of distributed teams.
• Forecast fleet requirements for specialty Utility and Renewable Energy projects.
• Provide executive dashboards and decision‑support analytics.

Requirements

• 10+ years fleet, equipment, or operations leadership experience.
• Experience managing large‑scale fleets ($10M+).
• Strong financial and analytical capabilities including TCO modeling.
• Comprehensive knowledge of DOT, OSHA, EPA compliance.
• Experience in electrical contracting, T&D, Renewables, or heavy civil is required.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or related field, preferred.
• Familiarity with fleet management software, telematics, AI systems, is preferred.
• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Financial Acumen
• Leadership & Talent Development
• Process Improvement
• Vendor Negotiation
• Technical Equipment Knowledge
• Digital & AI‑Driven Optimization
• Operational Excellence
• Compliance Management

Skills

Required

• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Financial Acumen
• Leadership & Talent Development
• Process Improvement
• Vendor Negotiation
• Technical Equipment Knowledge
• Digital & AI-Driven Optimization
• Operational Excellence
• Compliance Management

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Established, growing company with a strong industry reputation
• Collaborative, team-driven environment
• Opportunity to work closely with project teams and support operations