What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Manager position at Phillips, Inc.?
Summary
The Fleet Manager – Phillips Power serves as the primary liaison between the Phillips Power operating company and the Phillips Fleet team. This role partners closely with project teams to monitor and optimize fleet utilization, support procurement decisions, manage scheduling and tracking, and provide life-cycle and financial analysis for all owned, rented, or leased equipment assets.
The Fleet Manager – Phillips Power serves as the primary liaison between the Phillips Power operating company and the Phillips Fleet team. This role partners closely with project teams to monitor and optimize fleet utilization, support procurement decisions, manage scheduling and tracking, and provide life-cycle and financial analysis for all owned, rented, or leased equipment assets.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Collaborate with Phillips Power leadership to understand company strategy and upcoming opportunities.
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Assist the operations team with the development and completion of fleet procurement business cases.
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Support fleet management staff in procuring, scheduling, and managing internal and external equipment assets for project needs.
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Develop and implement policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support consistent fleet management practices.
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Promote and comply with all company safety policies and procedures.
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Provide financial analysis of the equipment fleet and recommend actions to the SVP of Fleet Strategy regarding CapEx purchases and disposals.
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Build and maintain vendor relationships; negotiate rental, lease, or purchase agreements based on project schedules and needs.
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Coordinate with project teams to forecast equipment requirements and schedule internal or rental assets to maximize utilization and support project budget and schedule goals.
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Review and approve invoices, purchase orders, and quotes related to equipment rental and purchasing.
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Negotiate terms for rental, lease, or purchase agreements and execute contracts and POs in alignment with Phillips procurement processes.
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Gather and manage equipment data from multiple sources to evaluate fleet health, availability, and performance.
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Oversee the implementation and ongoing use of telematics systems; collect data to assign equipment, monitor usage, bill projects, and create utilization reports.
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Analyze and recommend updates to internal fleet rental and T&M rates; provide timely support to estimating teams.
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Develop and implement standards for white iron, electrical (HV) equipment, small tools, foundation support tools
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Develop, implement, and maintain tooling and small tools to support operations.
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Commitment to personal and team safety, including adherence to Phillips’ Zero Injury principles.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Viewpoint, and construction-related software.
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Ability to read and interpret specifications, technical documents, contracts, and regulations.
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Strong written communication skills, including preparing reports and business correspondence.
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Effective presenter capable of addressing project managers, superintendents, clients, customers, and the general public.
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Ability to present information to senior leadership, public groups, and boards of directors.
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Strong analytical skills with the ability to calculate and interpret financial and operational metrics.
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Solid problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret written, verbal, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
Education and Experience
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Associate degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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5 years of relevant fleet experience within a power contractor environment and/or rental house operations.
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Certified Equipment Manager (CEM) preferred.
Pre-Employment Requirement
Candidates who accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam ensures that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position. Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.
Candidates who accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam ensures that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position. Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.
Email: recruiting@phillipsinc.com
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