Senior Fleet Manager

Our Fleet team is currently looking to add a Senior Fleet Manager to our Transmission Lines team, based in Winnipeg, MB.Reporting to the Vice President, Transmission Operations, this position is responsible for the strategic, operational, and project-based management of fleet assets across transmission construction projects. It ensures fleet readiness, regulatory compliance, cost-effective operations, and alignment with organizational and project goals and acts as a key liaison between Fleet, Operations, and Project Management, overseeing equipment lifecycle, maintenance programs, and vendor relationships.Duties and ResponsibilitiesLead planning, acquisition, and lifecycle management of fleet assets including light-duty vehicles, heavy equipment, and specialized transmission toolsAlign fleet operations with project schedules, emergency response needs, and long-term organizational goalsDevelop and promote effective work programs incorporating life-cycle costing and capital budget optimization to support decision-making on equipment allocation and replacementManage fleet budgets including capital expenditures and operating costsCollaborate with Project and Construction Management to identify current and future equipment and maintenance personnel needsAct as the primary liaison between Fleet and Project teams to determine on-going needs and manage equipment requests / utilizationOversee, evaluate and enhance preventive and corrective maintenance programs across multiple shops (automotive, heavy duty, welding/fabrication, body, parts) while ensuring equipment reliability and availabilityEnsure compliance with Transport Canada, DOT, and utility-specific safety regulationsMaintain accurate records for inspections, certifications, and environmental standardsSupport company-wide safety initiatives related to fleet operationsMonitor idle time, downtime, and spare equipment costsSupervise fleet coordinators, mechanics, and logistics personnelNegotiate and manage contracts with equipment suppliers, leasing companies, and service providersOversee vendor compliance and quality control inspectionsImplement and manage fleet management software and GPS tracking systemsGenerate reports on fleet utilization, fuel efficiency, downtime, and compliance metricsRequirementsHigh school diploma (or equivalent)7 years of fleet management experience, ideally in utility, transmission, or construction environmentsExperience with unionized environments and multi-shop operationsProven knowledge of fleet maintenance programs, regulatory codes, and equipment typesExcellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skillsProficiency in MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and fleet management systemsPreferred Skills / QualificationsPost-secondary degree or diploma in Logistics, Business Administration, or related fieldTrade designation or equivalent experienceBenefitsWe offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including an RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing. About our BusinessValard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.