HEAD – CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & FLEET MANAGEMENT(HIGHWAY EPC&HAM)

Role Purpose

Udit Group of Companies Limited is strengthening its corporate team to support the execution of large highway and infrastructure projects across India.

We are seeking an experienced professional to lead the management, planning, and utilisation of construction equipment and machinery across multiple project sites.

The role will oversee the company’s fleet of heavy equipment including earthmoving, road construction, and material handling machinery, ensuring optimal utilisation, preventive maintenance, and operational efficiency.

Effective equipment management plays a critical role in project productivity, cost control, and timely project completion, making this a key operational leadership role within the organisation.

Key ResponsibilitiesEquipment Planning & Deployment

• Plan equipment requirements for new and ongoing highway projects
• Coordinate mobilisation and demobilisation of machinery between project sites
• Ensure adequate equipment availability aligned with project schedules

Fleet Management

Manage the company’s fleet of highway construction equipment such as:

• motor graders
• pavers
• soil compactors and rollers
• excavators
• loaders
• dumpers and tippers
• batching plants and crushers

Ensure efficient allocation and utilisation across projects.

Equipment Utilisation Monitoring

• Track equipment productivity and utilisation rates
• Identify idle or underutilised machinery
• Improve operational efficiency through better equipment planning

Preventive Maintenance

• Develop preventive maintenance schedules for all machinery
• Monitor breakdown reports and repair cycles
• Ensure timely servicing to minimise equipment downtime

Fuel Consumption Monitoring

• Monitor fuel consumption across project sites
• Identify abnormal fuel usage patterns
• Implement fuel efficiency measures

Coordination With Project Teams

• Work closely with project managers and site engineers to assess equipment needs
• Resolve equipment shortages and breakdown issues quickly
• Provide technical support for machinery-related challenges

Vendor & Service Coordination

• Coordinate with equipment suppliers and service providers
• Manage equipment AMC contracts where applicable
• Ensure timely availability of spare parts and service support

Mandatory Skills

Candidates must demonstrate strong expertise in:

• management of construction equipment for highway projects
• preventive maintenance systems for heavy machinery
• equipment productivity analysis
• fleet deployment across multiple project sites

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have practical knowledge of equipment used in highway construction, including:

• earthmoving machinery
• asphalt paving equipment
• soil compaction machinery
• aggregate crushing plants
• batching plants

Experience Requirement

12–20 years in construction equipment management or plant & machinery operations.

Candidates must have managed equipment fleets for highway or large civil infrastructure projects valued above ₹100 crore.

Preferred Candidate Background

Suitable candidates may currently be working as:

• Equipment Manager – Highway Projects
• Plant & Machinery Head – Infrastructure Projects
• Fleet Manager – Construction Equipment
• Mechanical Manager – EPC Construction

Experience with companies such as:

• Dilip Buildcon
• PNC Infratech
• KNR Constructions
• Ashoka Buildcon
• GR Infraprojects

will be strongly preferred.

Key Qualities We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• strong practical understanding of highway construction equipment
• ability to optimise machinery utilisation
• strong coordination with site teams and project managers
• problem-solving capability in high-pressure operational situations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹65,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid sick time

Application Question(s):

• Describe the largest highway project where you managed construction equipment, including:

• project value
• equipment types involved
• your responsibilities.
• What is the typical equipment combination required for large-scale earthwork operations in highway construction?
• How do you monitor and improve equipment utilisation across multiple project sites?
• Describe a situation where equipment breakdown significantly affected project progress and how you resolved it.

Work Location: In person