Director of Fleet

About Plote and this opportunity: The Plote Family of Companies is a fine example of the American dream realized through over 60 years of hard work, sacrifice and a deep understanding of the value of focused individual effort, performed in concert, to achieve the goal of entrepreneurial success. At Plote we bring expertise, quality, depth of resources, and cutting edge equipment and technology together to deliver exceptional services in excavation, aggregates, asphalt paving, concrete paving, civil heavy engineering, sustainable materials, commercial development, environmental services, and snow removal. If you’re a strategic thinker who loves the roar of engines and the precision of planning, this is your kind of challenge. You’ll lead the charge in managing our fleet of heavy equipment, trucks, and semis — optimizing utilization, keeping operations running smoothly, and ensuring every machine earns its keep. From overseeing shop operations and maintenance to guiding equipment acquisitions and aligning fleet performance with company goals, this role is at the heart of how we build. Responsibilities: Budgeting & Financial Oversight Manage the fleet department’s budget, ensuring expenses are controlled, and performance targets are met. Oversee the establishment and regular adjustment of equipment cost rates for ownership and operation, ensuring they align with company financial goals and industry standards. Work with the estimating department and accounting to ensure that equipment expenses are accurately incorporated into estimates and project budgets, ensuring full recovery of all equipment fleet department related expenses on an annual basis. Develop cost analyses and provide recommendations for reducing ownership, operating, maintenance and repair, and overhead costs related to fleet management. Fleet Operations & Utilization Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to fleet usage, equipment availability, and cost per hour of operation. Develop and implement software and strategies to ensure the optimal tracking, utilization and preventative maintenance of heavy equipment, light trucks, and semis. Leverage Equipment usage forecasts based on bid data and job schedules from the Estimating and PM teams to identify potential over/under allocations within the lookahead period and work with Operations to make necessary adjustments or pursue rentals to ensure project schedule demands are met. Manage and track rental equipment, negotiate competitive rates and help to ensure proper rental utilization. Equipment Purchases & Sales: Establish and maintain a logical data driven system to inform the decision-making trade-off between disposing/ replacing, maintaining, or leasing every asset in the fleet. Collaborate with ownership when purchasing new equipment, ensuring that all acquisitions meet project requirements, budget constraints, and long-term company objectives. Execute the sale of surplus or obsolete equipment, ensuring that assets are properly depreciated, and the company receives maximum value. Evaluate market conditions and emerging equipment technologies to make recommendations for equipment upgrades or replacements. Shop Operations Oversight Provide high-level oversight of shop managers and provide strategic direction for the company’s fleet maintenance and repair operations. Ensure that fleet maintenance practices support operational readiness, cost-efficiency, and compliance with safety standards. Support and empower shop management in executing preventive maintenance programs and repair workflows. Union Workforce Strategy & Leadership Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and performance among the fleet operations team through indirect leadership and strategic guidance. Lead overall workforce strategy for union fleet personnel in collaboration with shop managers and HR. Ensure that staffing levels, skills, and labor practices align with project demand and contractual obligations. Support labo…

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