Senior Manager of Fleet

2 weeks ago

Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada Fowler Construction Full time

Fowler Construction is seeking a Senior Manager of Fleet to provide strategic leadership and oversight of a 400+ piece fleet supporting construction, highway maintenance, and materials operations. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, this role is accountable for fleet strategy, financial performance, lifecycle management, compliance, and operational readiness. The successful candidate will bring a strong blend of mechanical expertise, commercial acumen, and people leadership to ensure the fleet enables safe, efficient, and profitable operations across the organization.

Why work for us?

  • 100% Employer paid medical and dental benefits
  • Company Vehicle
  • Company paid cell phone and laptop
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Company perks
  • Annual Bonus, RRSP match

Key Duties:

· Provide strategic leadership over the company's fleet operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, operational demands, and long-term business strategy.

· Develop and execute fleet strategies encompassing asset lifecycle management, capital planning, utilization optimization, and replacement forecasting.

· Lead fleet-related budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control initiatives, ensuring strong financial discipline and return on investment.

· Oversee procurement, leasing, and disposal of fleet assets, negotiating with vendors and suppliers to achieve best value and service levels.

· Establish and enforce fleet governance, policies, and standards to ensure regulatory compliance, safety, and consistency across business units.

· Collaborate with Operations, Construction, Materials, and CDMC leadership to ensure fleet availability supports project schedules and contract requirements.

· Monitor fleet performance through KPIs, analytics, and reporting, using data to drive continuous improvement and risk mitigation.

· Provide senior oversight of maintenance strategies, preventative programs, and downtime reduction initiatives.

· Lead, mentor, and develop fleet management and supervisory staff, fostering accountability, succession planning, and high performance.

· Represent fleet operations at the senior leadership level, providing insights, recommendations, and reporting to executive management.

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of progressive leadership experience managing and developing teams.
  • 5+ years of fleet management experience, overseeing large, diverse fleets.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude, with working knowledge of light-duty vehicles, fleet trucks, and related equipment.
  • Experience with winter maintenance operations and regulatory environments.
  • Knowledge of or experience managing yellow iron and heavy equipment considered a strong asset.
  • Proven strengths in financial management, strategic planning, and vendor negotiation.
  • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
  • Proficiency with fleet systems and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Valid G driver's license required.

Work Conditions:

  • Travel to various sites may be required.
  • Indoor and outdoor environments in various weather conditions.

Fowler Construction values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

Experience:

  • Management: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Class G Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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