Next 150 Construction, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilbane Building Company, is seeking an Equipment Specialist II (Onsite).  The Equipment Specialist II will conduct day to day operations in support of the equipment & temporary services business for Next 150 Construction. This position will be required to work on a project in the Albany, NY area for a period of up to 5 years. After which a new assignment will be provided.

• Responsible for execution of a mega-site equipment rental program where Next 150 provides equipment rentals to all trade partners onsite.
• Possess a general understanding of all aspects of the equipment & services business as it applies to the Next 150 strategy and utilize key performance indicators for day-to-day decision making and recommendations to leadership.
• Utilize Next 150 processes to perform ongoing duties and transactions in purchasing, equipment fleet & inventory management, scheduling, billing, and customer relations.
• Partner with customers to provide suggestions & solutions to their equipment and service needs.
• Act as subject matter expert in selected product line(s) of equipment & temporary services.
• Prepare equipment and service bid packages as needed.
• Provide customers and vendors with pricing, availability, and specification details relating to equipment & service questions.
• Analyze and resolve equipment, inventory, service, and billing discrepancies for customers and vendors.
• Maintain records for location, maintenance, repairs, and warranty of equipment.
• Participate in the continuous improvement plan by identifying opportunities in the current process and documenting potential improvements.
• Identify opportunities to expand on business offerings and make suggestions to leadership.
• Responsible for contract review & coordination including communication with internal and external parties to agree on fair terms and conditions.
• Participate in and help support safety activities and training.
• All other responsibilities as assigned.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in equipment rental, warehouse, or construction
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team, internally and externally
• Solid problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask with strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of procurement and asset management software
• Ability to identify common construction equipment and materials
• Thorough knowledge of logistics operations including equipment, warehouse, storage, and safety from start to finish

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Travel: as needed (<15%)
• Normal jobsite & office environment, and may be exposed temporarily to extreme weather
• Frequent activities: sitting, standing, walking, viewing computer screens
• Occasional activities: bending, climbing, reaching above shoulder, pushing, pulling

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For Albany, NY this ranges from $73,000.00-$99,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

Next 150 Construction Services has an unwavering focus on safety, the environment and caring about everyone involved in our work.

Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Next 150 Construction Services is not accepting unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters at this time.

Next 150 Construction Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.