Full-Time
Director of Fleet & Equipment
Sargent Electric
201-500 employees
Electrical contractor with 24/7 storm response
No salary listed
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
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- At least 10 years of fleet, equipment, or operations leadership experience.
- Experience managing large-scale fleets valued at more than $10 million.
- Strong financial and analytical capabilities, including total cost of ownership modeling.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Department of Transportation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and Environmental Protection Agency compliance.
- Experience in electrical contracting, transmission and distribution, renewable energy, or heavy civil construction.
- Proven leadership of distributed teams.
- Strategic planning and execution, financial acumen, leadership and talent development, process improvement, vendor negotiation, technical equipment knowledge, digital and artificial intelligence-driven optimization, operational excellence, and compliance management.
- Develop and execute a long-term fleet strategy supporting utility, renewable energy, and commercial and industrial business lines.
- Create annual and multi-year fleet capital plans that balance operational needs, financing strategy, and return on investment.
- Standardize fleet specifications to optimize reliability, safety, and performance.
- Oversee the full lifecycle of more than 750 fleet assets, including vehicles, aerial lifts, digger derricks, trenchers, generators, cable pullers, tooling, and heavy equipment.
- Lead procurement, leasing, remarketing, and disposal to maximize asset value.
- Implement fleet replacement policies and lifecycle schedules.
- Manage annual fleet capital expenditure and operating expenditure budgets.
- Track and optimize fleet utilization, cost recovery, total cost of ownership, and charge-out rates.
- Negotiate national agreements with vendors, original equipment manufacturers, and rental partners.
- Use analytics to drive financial efficiency and improve operational predictability.
- Lead adoption of fleet technology, including telematics, global positioning systems, Internet of Things sensors, remote diagnostics, automated scheduling, and artificial intelligence-driven forecasting models.
- Deploy predictive maintenance platforms using machine learning and real-time asset data.
- Leverage artificial intelligence for spend analytics, vendor negotiations, and cost-saving insights.
- Integrate fleet systems with enterprise resource planning, safety platforms, and financial systems.
- Deploy digital inspection tools, mobile applications, and automated reporting workflows.
- Ensure compliance with Department of Transportation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, and state regulations.
- Develop policies and training to improve operator competency and reduce equipment-related incidents.
- Maintain documentation for inspections, audits, and insurance.
- Partner with Operations, Project Management, Safety, Finance, and Supply Chain.
- Forecast fleet requirements for specialty utility and renewable energy projects.
- Provide executive dashboards and decision-support analytics.
- A bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field is preferred.
- Familiarity with fleet management software, telematics, and artificial intelligence systems is preferred.
Sargent Electric is a diversified electrical contractor serving industrial, utility, commercial, wireless, and service markets. It conducts installation, maintenance, and emergency electrical work for clients such as power plants, utility companies, commercial businesses, and wireless providers. The company operates from its Pittsburgh base with offices in the Midwest and Northeast, and it distinguishes itself through its ability to respond to storm events nationwide, deploying crews and equipment 24/7 to handle severe weather and natural disasters. Revenue comes from long-term contracts for electrical projects and ongoing maintenance, as well as emergency response services. The company emphasizes safety and health through industry affiliations and wellness programs. Its goal is to provide reliable electrical contracting services while delivering rapid, nationwide emergency response and maintaining a strong safety record.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Founded
1907
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Sargent posted dozens of openings in 2026, signaling active project backlog and growth.
- Facebook on May 22, 2026 announced Constructel Visabeira acquisition, expanding cross-selling opportunities.
- 2026 NWIBRT honors and safety-week recruiting strengthen retention across Indiana and Ohio crews.
What critics are saying
- NLRB case 08-CA-391226 opened July 22, 2026, alleging discharge retaliation.
- Private-equity ownership under Constructel can squeeze margins if integration misses 2026 targets.
- Storm-response contracting concentrates revenue in disaster cycles; a quiet hurricane season hits utilization immediately.
What makes Sargent Electric unique
- Constructel Visabeira acquired Sargent Electric in 2024, adding global electrical-services scale.
- Sargent spans industrial, utility, commercial, wireless, and 24/7 storm-response work nationwide.
- Sargent won NECA Project Excellence for Carnegie Music Hall LED lighting in 2024.
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Company News
As the steel industry advanced and new target markets emerged, Sargent continued its expansion across the United States, opening offices in Maine, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, and another in Pennsylvania.