Regional Director of Fleet Operations

NPL Construction, Co • Chicago, IL, US • 2d ago

Pay Range: $150k- $180k, depending on job related factors such as experience and qualifications

Centuri companies consider several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, training and skills, and geographic location.

Who We Are

Connecting People to Possibility
As a publicly traded company (NYSE: CTRI) with $3 billion in revenue, Centuri leads the way in utility and energy infrastructure across North America. What sets us apart is our local agility, resources to scale, and comprehensive solutions for a dynamic energy market.

Whether in the field or providing essential behind the scenes support, Centuri offers professional growth opportunities where you can thrive and make a difference. Join a culture where safety, sustainability, and teamwork come first, with training and benefits that truly care for your well-being."

The Regional Director of Fleet Operations is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational performance, and financial optimization of the company’s fleet of vehicles and equipment supporting utility construction operations. This role oversees fleet acquisition, maintenance, compliance, lifecycle management, and vendor strategy to ensure safe, reliable, and cost effective asset availability across all operating regions.

The Director partners closely with Construction Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, ESG, Safety, and IT to align fleet strategy with project demands, capital plans, and long term business objectives.

What You'll Do

Fleet Strategy & Leadership
• Develop and execute a comprehensive fleet strategy supporting transmission, distribution, gas, telecom, and related utility construction work.
• Lead and mentor regional fleet managers, maintenance teams, and fleet support staff across multiple locations.
• Establish fleet standards for vehicles, heavy equipment, tooling, upfitting, and specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on uptime, utilization, cost efficiency, and safety.
Asset Lifecycle & Capital Planning
• Own fleet lifecycle management from specification and acquisition through disposal.
• Create and manage annual and long range CapEx and replacement plans aligned with business growth and project forecasts.
• Evaluate lease vs. buy decisions, asset redeployment, and utilization optimization.
• Partner with Finance on depreciation strategy, residual value management, and ROI analysis.
Maintenance & Reliability
• Ensure effective preventive and corrective maintenance programs to maximize fleet availability and reliability.
• Standardize maintenance practices, PM intervals, and inspection processes across all regions.
• Oversee in house and third party maintenance programs, ensuring quality, cost control, and compliance.
• Implement telematics and data driven insights to reduce downtime and improve asset performance.
Safety, Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure compliance with all DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, EPA, CARB, and applicable state and local regulations.
• Oversee fleet safety programs including driver qualification, training, inspections, and accident management.
• Partner with Safety and Risk Management on incident investigations, claims reduction, and corrective actions.
• Ensure equipment certification, aerial device compliance, and jobsite readiness.
Vendor & Supply Chain Management
• Lead OEM, dealer, upfitter, fuel, tire, and maintenance supplier relationships.
• Negotiate pricing, service levels, warranties, and national agreements.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain on sourcing strategies, lead time mitigation, and inventory controls.
• Evaluate and onboard new technologies and vendors that improve fleet performance.
Technology, Data & ESG
• Leverage telematics, maintenance systems, and ERP tools to drive visibility and performance measurement.
• Establish KPIs and dashboards (uptime, utilization, cost per mile/hour, dormancy, emissions, safety).
• Partner with ESG and Sustainability teams on emissions tracking, fuel strategy, and alternative energy pilots.
• Support electrification and low emission initiatives where operationally feasible.

What You'll Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Transportation, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 10+ years of fleet or equipment management experience, including leadership at a regional or national level.

• Extensive experience with heavy equipment and vocational fleets (bucket trucks, digger derricks, cranes, line trucks, service bodies, trailers).

• Strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and fleet compliance requirements.

• Proven experience managing large CapEx budgets and multi state operations.

• Advanced vendor negotiation and contract management skills. Experience in utility or infrastructure construction environments preferred.

• Familiarity with telematics platforms, maintenance systems, and Power BI or similar analytics tools preferred.

• Experience supporting ESG initiatives, fuel transition strategies, or electrification pilots preferred.

What You'll Get

• Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401K w/ Company Match
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays
• Potential Bonus Opportunities
• Career Development Opportunities
• Employee Discounts
• Weekly Payroll

Work Environment

• This is a remote opportunity for those residing in the North Midwest

• Work is performed in a typical indoor office environment

• Flexibility to work different schedules and stay late with little or no notice
• Must be able to read documents, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing
• Mobility required within an office, warehouse and construction site environments
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds

Legal Stuff

• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
• Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results

Our Commitment to Opportunity

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.

Centuri is a Department of Transportation regulated employer. Certain safety-sensitive positions are covered under the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations, 49 CFR Part 40. It is important to note that marijuana remains a drug listed in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. It remains unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under the company’s Drug Free Workplace Policy to use or test positive for marijuana.

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