Equipment & Fleet Manager (Heavy Construction Equipment)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Equipment & Fleet Manager to lead the management, maintenance, and optimal use of heavy construction equipment on a large‑scale highway and earthworks project in Oyo State. The role is critical to ensuring equipment uptime, operational efficiency, cost control, and strict safety compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a fleet of excavators, bulldozers, graders, compactors, loaders and dump trucks, planning deployment and utilization for maximum productivity.
• Develop and enforce preventive and corrective maintenance schedules, supervise repairs and breakdown recovery, and coordinate with OEMs and workshops.
• Monitor fuel consumption, maintenance costs and overall equipment operating expenses, implementing cost‑optimization strategies.
• Supervise equipment operators, mechanics and support staff, allocating tasks and ensuring adherence to procedures.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards, conducting routine safety checks on machinery and operator practices.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment usage, maintenance history, spare‑parts inventory and detailed asset registers.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to forecast equipment needs, support budgeting and procurement planning.

Required profile

• 7‑10+ years of experience managing heavy construction equipment fleets.
• Proven track record in equipment maintenance, cost control and safety compliance.
• Strong leadership skills with experience supervising operators and technical staff.
• Ability to work onsite in a fast‑paced construction environment.

Required skills

• Preventive and corrective maintenance planning
• Fuel consumption monitoring
• Equipment performance tracking
• Inventory and spare‑parts management
• Heavy equipment operation knowledge

What we offer

• Competitive gross monthly salary ranging from ₦300,000 to ₦650,000+
• Full‑time, site‑based position on a major infrastructure project
• Opportunity to lead a large fleet of heavy construction machinery