Musselman & Hall Contractors · 1 day ago
Equipment Director
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expMusselman & Hall Contractors is seeking an Equipment Director to provide strategic leadership and long-term planning for their equipment fleet and operations. The role involves overseeing equipment acquisition, financial management, and ensuring that equipment needs are met for both current and future business demands.
Real Estate
Hiring Manager
Samantha St. Clair
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a long-term equipment strategy aligned with company goals, including lifecycle planning, replacement schedules, and growth planning
Approve all major equipment purchases, sales, and disposals
Monitor the overall equipment capital and operational budget, revenue, and costs, recommending and implementing adjustments as needed
Establish equipment rates and rental strategies; coordinate all major rentals and review related invoices
Establish and update equipment purchase standards and specifications
Approve all equipment-related expenditures, including invoices, Visa transactions, and fuel purchases, investigating and resolving issues
Oversee and provide leadership to the Equipment Manager, ensuring alignment between daily operations and strategic objectives
Build and maintain strategic vendor and supplier relationships to secure favorable pricing, service agreements, and access to specialized equipment
Monitor utilization data and provide regular reports to leadership on fleet efficiency and cost performance
Lead the development of equipment-related SOPs, training programs, and risk management policies
Represent M&H at industry events, trade shows, and vendor meetings to keep informed of new technologies and market trends
Work directly with operations leadership to forecast and meet equipment needs for upcoming projects
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
7–10 years of experience in equipment management, construction operations, or related field required
Proven experience leading and developing teams
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and in accordance with Musselman and Hall policies and values
Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
In-depth knowledge of diesel engines, automotive, and construction equipment acquisition, maintenance, and lifecycle management
Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets
Ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite and ability to quickly learn M&H's ERP and reporting systems
Ability to speak and hear
Ability to regularly attend work in an office environment and visit shop and yard facilities
Ability to navigate active job sites and equipment yards as needed
Full-time hours required; most work performed on weekdays during normal business hours
Travel between KC and St. Louis locations required, with occasional travel for vendor and industry events
Must be able to gain approval to drive an M&H vehicle
Preferred
Certified Equipment Manager (CEM) strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree in automotive technology, construction management, business administration, or related field strongly preferred
Master's in Business Administration preferred
Company
Musselman & Hall Contractors
We install, repair and maintain railroad sidings, rail yards and a bit of main line work too.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Adam Porter, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Kyle Van Slyke
Chief Operating Officer
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