RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the daily operation, organization, and security of the company tool crib, including structured systems for issuing, receiving, and tracking all tools and equipment.
• Pull, stage, and prepare tools, equipment, and deployment materials for project mobilization; coordinate closely with project managers and operations leadership to ensure full equipment readiness prior to deployment.
• Evaluate returned equipment condition and determine the right course of action (repair, redeploy, replace, retire) based on cost, lifecycle, and project demand.
• Maintain a centralized asset management system tracking all company tools, equipment, and operational assets by location, condition, assignment, and lifecycle status.
• Assign and manage asset tags, barcodes, or RFID tracking for all equipment; enforce tagging and check-in/check-out discipline across the organization.
• Assess competing project demands and make allocation and redistribution decisions, adapting plans when pipeline or schedule information is incomplete or changing.
• Forecast equipment needs from the project pipeline and historical precedent, adjust allocation plans as actuals diverge, and coordinate procurement with leadership and Procurement.
• Maintain inventory levels of essential tools, consumables, and operational supplies; conduct regular cycle counts and full inventory audits.
• Implement and manage preventative maintenance schedules for applicable tools and equipment; coordinate repairs with internal teams and external vendors and maintain repair history records.
• Lead the company-wide asset recovery program as the single point of accountability: retrieve tools and equipment from completed jobsites, audit recovery results, and analyze loss metrics to identify root causes and adjust the approach.
• Analyze loss rates, utilization, and lifecycle cost to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of asset assignments, inventory levels, and equipment movement; provide leadership with regular reporting on asset utilization, inventory accuracy, and cost savings initiatives.
• Ensure all equipment meets company safety requirements; maintain documentation for inspections, certifications, and compliance records.
• Partner with and advise Field Operations, Project Management, Procurement, and Print Systems leadership on equipment readiness, tradeoffs, and cost, adapting communication style to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Resolve unusual or non-standard inventory and asset discrepancies independently, escalating at critical decision points.
• Advise field and cross-functional teams on tagging, tracking, and inventory best practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related experience.
• 5+ years of experience in asset management, equipment management, logistics, or inventory operations.
• Experience managing tools, equipment, or operational assets in construction, industrial, or field-service environments.
• Demonstrated ability to implement or manage asset tracking systems or inventory management programs.
• Ability to influence and build relationships with senior internal and external partners, including vendors and project leadership, who may be unfamiliar with inventory and asset management practices.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information, identify root causes, and develop solutions independently.
• Strong organizational and process management skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple departments and concurrent projects.
• Adapts communication style across field crews, project managers, and executive leadership.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment where priorities shift with project schedules.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with asset tracking software, barcode systems, or RFID-based inventory management.
• Experience managing high-value equipment fleets or capital assets across multiple active project sites.
• Strong data tracking and reporting proficiency (Excel, asset management platforms, or ERP systems).
• Background in construction, field technology deployment, or industrial equipment operations.
• Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP/inventory systems.