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STRAWSER CONSTRUCTION INC Barrett Industries Fleet Manager / Assistant Equipment Manager Hamilton, OH in Hamilton, Ohio
Barrett Paving Materials Inc. is a leader in heavy civil construction, specializing in aggregate production, asphalt plants, paving services, and road construction. With our people-first culture, we uphold the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct. As part of the Colas Group, the global leader in transportation infrastructure, we are committed to excellence. Learn more at
www.barrettpaving.com
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Barrett Paving, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.
Job Summary
The Fleet Manager / Assistant Equipment Manager is responsible for supporting the effective management, maintenance, compliance, and lifecycle planning of Barrett Industries' fleet and equipment assets across all divisions. Primary focus of this role will be for fleet vehicles, mobile construction/ manufacturing equipment, but will be involved as needed for liquid terminals, asphalt, aggregate and concrete operations. This role oversees systems and processes related to equipment data, preventive maintenance scheduling, fleet telematics, procurement coordination, compliance programs, and regional equipment support. This position works closely with regional operations, shops, accounting, procurement, and corporate teams to ensure equipment readiness, safety, accuracy of records, and cost control. This position reports directly to the Equipment Manager and will be based out of our Hamilton, OH (Or Syracuse, NY) office.
Fleet Strategy & Financial Management Support (core of the role)
- Manage, streamline, and update processes, including data collection from telematics, inspections, and repair orders.
- Lead and/or support financial forecasting and budgeting for equipment utilization, revenue recovery, maintenance/repair spend, and logistics/transfer costs; support monthly/quarterly review cadence and variance narratives.
- Build and maintain demand forecasts (near-term scheduling + longer-range pipeline), identifying risk periods (peaks, gaps, and regional constraints) and recommending mitigation (moves, vendor coverage, and timing adjustments).
- Support business case development for fleet additions/replacements (capital planning, utilization assumptions, lifecycle and total-cost framing) to improve future investment decisions.
- Support capital approval workflows, ROI preparation, and leadership presentations.
- Provide training and best practice guidance as needed.
Shop Support and Maintenance Execution
- Strategic development and implementation of maintenance programs aligned with business goals.
- Ensure compliance with DOT regulations and other safety/environmental standards.
- Coordinate monthly shop meetings.
- Support communication, training, and compliance tracking across the Company.
- Track and analyze maintenance costs.
Procurement, Inventory & Asset Controls
- Partner with Procurement and Regional teams on RFQs including rentals, fuel, maintenance and stock items
- Issue purchase orders per company policies; manage work orders, invoice reconciliation, and related administrative duties.
- Assist regions with maintaining active fuel fleet cards
Qualifications/Requirements:
B.S. or equivalent experience in mechanical, industrial or civil engineering preferred.
3-5 years experience in equipment fleet management, maintenance operations, or a related field.
Strong understanding of equipment lifecycle planning, compliance, and maintenance processes.
Familiarity with JDE- Oracle, telematics, CMMS platforms, or similar systems highly preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI, i