Fleet Manager

Job Title and Reporting

• Job Title: Fleet Manager
• Department: Construction Operations
• Reports To: Director of Field Operations

Job Summary

• Acts as the liaison between Fabcon and fleet management service providers to ensure reliable, compliant, and cost-effective fleet operations.
• Leads oversight of field logistics including company vehicles, rentals, leases, electronic logging devices, registrations, permits, and fleet-related budgets.
• Ensures compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT), FMCSA, and state regulations while maintaining accurate driver qualification and vehicle records.
• Success is measured through fleet uptime, regulatory compliance, cost control, safe driving performance, and responsive service to internal stakeholders.

Objectives and Key Outcomes

• Maintain full compliance with DOT, FMCSA, USDOT, and applicable state fleet regulations.
• Minimize vehicle downtime through proactive maintenance scheduling and repair coordination.
• Manage driver qualification files, onboarding, training, and monitoring programs.
• Monitor ELD usage, hours-of-service records, inspections, and violations with corrective action.
• Control fleet operating costs through analysis of leases, rentals, fuel, and hauling spend.
• Provide management with regular fleet metrics, risks, and improvement recommendations.

Competencies

• Ensures AccountabilityHolds self and others responsible for meeting commitments, following through on obligations, and maintaining compliance standards.
• - Makes sound, timely, and well-informed decisions that balance safety, cost, operational needs, and regulatory requirements.
• - Effectively handles multiple priorities, changing regulations, fleet issues, and competing demands while maintaining organization and focus.
• - Identifies and implements efficient systems, workflows, and continuous improvements to maximize fleet performance and reduce downtime.
• - Prioritizes resources, schedules, and activities to ensure fleet operations support business objectives and field needs.
• - Builds strong relationships with internal stakeholders and service partners while delivering responsive and practical fleet solutions.
• - Shares information clearly and professionally with drivers, vendors, leadership, and employees across multiple communication channels.
• - Secures and uses available people, tools, vendors, and budgets efficiently to solve problems and keep operations moving.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• High School Diploma required; additional logistics, transportation, or business training preferred.
• Three (3) years of experience with DOT policies and requirements and/or managing a corporate fleet.
• Working knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, driver qualification, vehicle registration, permits, and compliance processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to build and analyze ad hoc reports.
• Experience with fleet systems, ELD platforms, motor vehicle monitoring tools, and vendor coordination.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks independently.
• Knowledge of construction industry fleet operations preferred.

Working Conditions

• Primary work environment is office-based with quiet ambient noise, climate control, and standard lighting.
• Regular computer use for extended periods; ability to move up to 25 lbs with reasonable accommodation.
• Occasional travel to jobsites, vendor locations, or operating yards may be required.
• May require response to urgent fleet issues outside normal business hours.