Vice President of Fleet Management

About the Company

RNGD is a rapidly scaling organization emerging as a nationally recognized leader in construction through our unique Renegade mindset focused on innovation, creativity, and culture. The team is made up of a highly engaged group of seasoned professionals and emerging leaders. We are creators who believe that what we build drives the growth of our cities and that to fulfill our mission, we must constantly challenge the old way of doing things. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, we thrive on building communities, building teams, building leaders, and growing the business throughout the Southeast region with additional offices in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama.

About the Role 

We’re looking for a Vice President of Fleet Management that will provide executive leadership and strategic oversight for RNGD’s diverse asset portfolio, including heavy yellow iron, lattice boom and hydraulic cranes, on-road utility vehicles, and stationary manufacturing and fabrication equipment. This role owns the full lifecycle of company assets—from acquisition through disposition—across multiple regions and operating divisions.

The Vice President of Fleet Management is responsible for transforming fleet and equipment operations from a traditional cost center into a strategic competitive advantage by driving uptime, safety, compliance, and capital efficiency. This role partners closely with Operations, Finance, Risk Management, and Executive Leadership to ensure equipment strategy directly supports project performance, growth, and profitability.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Asset Management

Develop and execute short- and long-term capital expenditure (CapEx) strategies, including 1–5 year fleet renewal and expansion plans aligned with operational demand and balance sheet objectives.

Own the P&L for the fleet and equipment division, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance reporting.

Establish and maintain internal equipment rental rates and charge-back models that accurately reflect true cost of ownership and support competitive project bidding.

Perform lifecycle and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis to determine optimal repair, rebuild, or replacement strategies for major assets.

Lead high-level procurement negotiations with OEMs and national vendors to secure favorable pricing, warranties, and service agreements.

Fleet Operations and Maintenance Oversight

Provide oversight and strategic direction for maintenance programs across multiple asset classes, including:

Crane fleets, ensuring compliance with ANSI and OSHA inspection and certification requirements.

Heavy civil equipment, with emphasis on undercarriage management and component rebuild strategies.

On-road and utility vehicle fleets, ensuring DOT compliance and operational reliability.

Manufacturing and fabrication plant equipment, supporting uptime and production continuity.

Standardize and enforce preventative maintenance (PM) programs across all regions to reduce unplanned downtime and extend asset life.

Leverage telematics, CMMS, and fleet management platforms to monitor utilization, idle time, fuel consumption, and maintenance trends.

Use data-driven insights to improve asset deployment, availability, and operational efficiency.

Logistics, Mobility, and Regulatory Compliance

Oversee equipment mobilization across state lines, including oversized and overweight permitting.

Ensure compliance with IFTA fuel tax reporting and IRP registration requirements.

Serve as the executive authority on DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and EPA fleet-related regulations.

Maintain audit-ready documentation for driver qualification files, inspections, certifications, and ELDs.

Provide oversight of lift planning protocols and third-party crane inspections.

Leadership and Talent Development

Lead and develop Equipment Directors, Shop Managers, Master Mechanics, and Logistics Coordinators.

Establish training pipelines including apprenticeships, OEM training, and internal development programs.

Champion a Safety Always culture within fleet operations and maintenance environments.

Ensure Lockout/Tagout procedures and shop safety standards are consistently enforced.

Align fleet strategy with operational execution, safety performance, and project delivery needs.

Preferred Qualifications

Fifteen or more years of progressive experience in construction fleet or equipment management.

Minimum of five years in a senior leadership role at the Director or Vice President level.

Demonstrated experience managing mixed fleets including cranes, heavy civil equipment, and on-road vehicles.

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.

MBA preferred.

Certified Equipment Manager (CEM) designation via AEMP strongly preferred.

Deep technical knowledge of heavy equipment systems, hydraulics, electronics, and diagnostics.

Expert knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA crane regulations.

Proficiency with CMMS platforms, fleet telematics, and ERP integrations.

Strong financial acumen including capital planning, depreciation strategies, and cost modeling.

Ability to travel approximately 25–40% to regional offices, yards, and jobsites.

Core Competencies

RNGD Values Alignment

Exemplifies RNGD’s core values: 

Renegade Mentality

Sweep Floors

Build Together

Honor Promises

Strategic Vision

Builds scalable, long-term fleet strategies that align with business growth and operational demand.

Anticipates future equipment, workforce, and regulatory needs.

Financial and Analytical Acumen

Provides decisive leadership during critical equipment failures or logistics disruptions.

Maintains clarity and control under pressure to protect people, projects, and assets.

Leadership and Talent Development

Develops high-performing teams through mentorship, accountability, and technical growth.

Creates clear expectations and empowers leaders at all levels of the organization.

Negotiation and External Partnering

Secures value through high-dollar procurement negotiations and service agreements.

Builds trusted relationships with OEMs, vendors, and regulatory agencies.

RNGD is an equal opportunity employer.