Equipment Solutions Manager - Fleet Management

Mortenson is seeking a strategic and operationally focused Equipment Solutions Manager - Fleet Management to lead the governance, lifecycle management, compliance, cost performance, and continuous improvement of Mortenson’s company vehicle fleet. This role will serve as the centralized business owner for vehicle fleet operations, helping establish standardized processes, improve data visibility, strengthen DOT and regulatory compliance, optimize vehicle utilization, and support scalable growth across Mortenson’s operating groups.

The Fleet Manager will provide enterprise-level leadership across vehicle procurement, replacement planning, utilization, maintenance coordination, vendor management, licensing, telematics, fuel programs, insurance coordination, and fleet-related reporting. This position will partner closely with Equipment Solutions, Operations, Finance, Risk Management, Legal, HR, vendors, and field leadership to ensure Mortenson’s vehicle fleet supports project execution, safety, cost discipline, and long-term business needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Fleet Governance & Strategy 

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve enterprise standards, procedures, and operating controls for Mortenson’s vehicle fleet.
• Establish consistent processes for vehicle requests, specifications, procurement, assignment, transfer, utilization, maintenance coordination, and disposal.
• Partner with Equipment Solutions and operating group leadership to align vehicle fleet strategy with business growth, field operations, and project needs.
• Support the continued development of a scalable fleet operating model, including role clarity, service expectations, reporting cadence, and stakeholder accountability.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for vehicle fleet operations, providing guidance to field leaders, project teams, Finance, Risk Management, and other internal partners.

Asset Lifecycle Management

• Oversee the full lifecycle of company vehicles, including planning, acquisition, deployment, reassignment, replacement, and disposal.
• Build and maintain lifecycle replacement models that balance depreciation, maintenance risk, safety, utilization, operational need, and total cost of ownership.
• Analyze fleet utilization, maintenance trends, mileage, downtime, replacement timing, and vehicle suitability to improve asset performance.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure vehicles are properly specified, ordered, delivered, upfitted, registered, and ready for business use.
• Support field leadership with vehicle allocation and planning decisions based on business priorities and operating needs.

Education & Experience

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5+ years of fleet, transportation, logistics, asset management, equipment, or operations experience.
• Demonstrated experience with compliance, cost control, vendor coordination, and operational process improvement.

Preferred:

• Construction or heavy equipment industry experience.
• Fleet certification or DOT compliance training.
• Prior leadership experience or experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience working with enterprise fleet management partners or outsourced fleet programs.

Working Conditions / Travel:

• This position may be based at a Mortenson office, preferred location of Minneapolis, MN.
• Periodic travel may be required to operating group offices, equipment facilities, vendor locations, or project sites.
• Some overnight travel may be required.
• Project site visits may involve exposure to active construction environments, outdoor weather conditions, uneven surfaces, dust, noise, and required PPE.

A few benefits offered include:  

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week) 

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage  

• Dental plan  

• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match  

• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves  

• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance  

• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources 

• Tuition reimbursement  

• Adoption Assistance   

• Gym Membership Discount Program   

The base pay range for this role is $109,300 - $164,000. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%). 

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.  This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. 

Please make note: Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.  

ABOUT MORTENSON 

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.  

Let’s Redefine Possible®  

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category. 

Other Items to Note 

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement. 

• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.