Rental and Transportation Manager

The Rental and Transportation Manager oversees equipment rentals, transportation logistics, and resource coordination across Kinkaid construction projects. This role ensures timely equipment availability, efficient fleet utilization, cost control, and safe, compliant hauling operations. The Manager works with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Equipment Management to support project schedules and productivity.

Equipment Rental Management

• Coordinate rental requests and equipment availability to meet project schedules.

• Negotiate rental pricing and terms; maintain dependable vendor relationships.

• Track rental durations, utilization, and returns to eliminate unnecessary charges.

• Verify rental invoices and accurate job and cost-code allocations.

Transportation & Logistics

• Schedule heavy equipment and material movements between jobsites and facilities.

• Coordinate drivers, trucks, trailers, and third-party hauling providers.

• Optimize routes and schedules; resolve transportation delays and competing priorities.

Fleet Utilization, Safety & Compliance

• Monitor equipment availability and utilization; coordinate maintenance needs with Equipment Management.

• Enforce DOT, load securement, permitting, and applicable transportation safety requirements.

• Report transportation incidents, equipment damage, and compliance concerns promptly.

Cost Control, Leadership & Coordination

• Monitor rental and hauling expenses against budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Maintain accurate movement records, rental documentation, and expense reporting.

• Supervise assigned transportation personnel and communicate clear performance expectations.

• Coordinate with project teams to forecast needs and improve service reliability.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in heavy civil construction, equipment rentals, transportation logistics, or fleet management.
• Previous supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of heavy construction equipment, hauling operations, and DOT regulations.
• Experience with vendor negotiations, budgeting, and operational cost control.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction management systems; HCSS experience preferred.
• CDL preferred but not required.