Job Description
Job Title: Asset Manager
Reports To: Regional Branch Manager
Direct Reports: None
Join Team Kline – Where you’re not just an employee, you’re an owner! When you join Team Kline you become an employee owner, sharing in our success as we continue to grow. Since wiring our first home in 2004, we’ve grown to around 400 team members across five locations: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Omaha, and Kansas City. We’ve expanded our services to include HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and more!
Job Summary: The Asset Manager is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of company assets, including construction equipment, tools, and facilities. This role ensures assets are acquired, utilized, maintained, and disposed of efficiently to maximize value, minimize downtime, and support project delivery, safety, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities: Asset Planning & Lifecycle Management - Develop and manage asset lifecycle strategies from acquisition to disposal
- Evaluate asset utilization and performance to support capital planning
Equipment - Maintain accurate asset registers for all equipment and tools
- Monitor utilization, availability, and condition of assets across job sites
- Implement preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and repair costs
- Coordinate repairs, inspections, and certifications in compliance with regulations
- coordinate procurement of equipment and assets aligned with project needs
Financial & Cost Control - Prepare and manage asset budgets, including CAPEX and OPEX
- Work with Accounting to track depreciation, leasing, and replacement schedules
- Analyze cost-benefit of owning vs. renting equipment
- Support audits, insurance valuations, and financial reporting
Compliance, Risk & Safety - Ensure assets meet safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
- Manage documentation for inspections, warranties, and licenses
- Identify and mitigate asset-related risks, theft, or misuse
Systems & Reporting - Implement and manage asset management software
- Generate reports on asset utilization, maintenance, and lifecycle costs
- Provide data-driven recommendations to leadership
Stakeholder Coordination - Work closely with project managers, site supervisors, procurement, and finance teams
- Train staff on proper asset use, tracking, and reporting procedures
- Liaise with vendors, service providers, and equipment suppliers
Minimum Qualifications: - 5+ years of asset or equipment management experience in construction or heavy industry
- Strong understanding of construction equipment and fleet operations
- Experience with asset management systems and maintenance planning
- Knowledge of health, safety, and regulatory requirements
- Must have reliable transportation.
Physical Requirements: - Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs regularly.
- Must stand and walk for long periods, typically during 8-hour shifts.
- Frequent bending, stooping, and squatting to organize and pick items.
- Ability to reach overhead and grasp items from various heights.
- Good hand-eye coordination for packing and sorting tasks.
- Occasionally climb ladders or step stools to access high shelves.
Work Environment: - Primarily in a shop setting with exposure to varying temperatures and noise levels.
- Use of PPE like gloves and safety shoes is required.
- May involve operating forklifts and pallet jacks; training will be provided.
- Collaborate with team members in a fast-paced environment.
Job Tags
Full time, Shift work,