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Lead Project and Logistics Manager, Specialty - ROS

United Rentals

Stamford, CT

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Business Performance Management, Campaigns, Coaching, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Emergency Response, Equipment Rentals, Establish Priorities, Front-End Loading (FEL), High School Diploma, Leadership, Logistics, Logistics Analysis, Logistics Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Plan Meetings, Problem Solving Skills, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Execution, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Rentals, Sales, Staff Motivation, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Vehicle Fleets, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Stamford, CT
POSTED
1 day ago
Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

If you'd like the chance to make your mark with the world's largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!

As a Lead Logistics Project Manager, you will provide leadership, supervision and support to ensure a special event, entertainment or other large project involving substantial specialty region products and applications, runs smoothly and efficiently to optimize customer service. You will oversee a team of Project Logistics Managers (PLM), provide fleet, service and operational expertise to execute large projects and events, including natural disasters, emergency response, and other major events requiring rapid and substantial fleet deployment. You'll also focus on driving service excellence, which will facilitate project execution, including OECNA reduction, technician training and development, fluid equipment and asset movement and other service enablers of project or event success.

What you'll do:
  • Manage PLM team to ensure projects and events are executed in a timely and coordinated manner, and provide leadership and supervision needed to consistently deliver World-Class service to external customers at the project site
  • Evaluate, recruit, hire and manage the performance of PLMs throughout the Region, conduct annual performance evaluations; Recommend PLM training and development
  • Work with field staff to arrange for proper project or event coverage, including product and application needs, staffing, fleet and service requirements
  • Leading PLMs, promote a culture of safety and discipline through leadership, exemplary personal compliance, accountability and communication
  • Lead Region-wide strategic fleet service and safety campaigns
  • Spearhead training of Service Managers or service leads to maximize branch service excellence for large project capabilities
  • Participate in pre-project planning meetings and strategy sessions for unforeseen natural disasters or events requiring rapid mobilization of assets and staffing
  • Meet with high level customer representatives as needed to plan for large project or event
  • Meet with high level customer representatives during project or event to ensure their needs being met; address issues if required
  • Act as region leader to oversee largest region projects and events, in concert with PLMs; Be onsite for projects and events as necessary;
  • Other duties assigned as needed


Requirements:
  • High School Diploma; Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • 3+ years of service, operational and project or event based oversight
  • Solid leadership and communication skills to motivate and maximize employee performance
  • High level technical knowledge of applicable specialty region products and applications, with strong customer service and relationship skills
  • Extensive logistics, project management and leadership experience in large scale projects/events
  • Sales experience a plus
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications and systems (Excel, Word, Outlook, RentalMan)
  • Result oriented with ability to influence others
  • Demonstrated strengths in logistical planning, analysis, prioritizing and problem solving
  • Performance management and coaching skills
  • Up to 75% travel throughout year to projects or events; may be required to remain at project or event for its duration

Why join us?

We don't just "talk the talk!" We're an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026) that truly cares about our people - That's why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer:

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • United Compassion Fund
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
  • Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)
  • Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • An inclusive and welcoming culture


Explore our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings

For Canadian benefits, click here

United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email careers@ur.com for assistance.

At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service-leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork-are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we're ready to help you transition into a rewardingcareer.

United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.

About the Company

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United Rentals

Founded in 1997, United Rentals is the largest equipment rental company in the world, with a store network nearly three times the size of any other provider, and locations in 49 states and 10 Canadian provinces. Building a better future is our commitment to the people and communities we serve. United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the world. The company has an integrated network of 1,186 rental locations in North America and 11 in Europe. In North America, the company operates in 49 states and every Canadian province. The company’s approximately 18,500 employees serve construction and industrial customers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners and others. The company offers approximately 3,800 classes of equipment for rent with a total original cost of $14.18 billion. United Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, the Barron’s 400 Index and the Russell 3000 Index® and is headquartered in Stamford, Conn. Additional information about United Rentals is available at unitedrentals.com. Our Customers Our diverse customer base includes construction and industrial companies, utilities, municipalities, government agencies and independent contractors. Most of our customers align with three categories: approximately 50% are non-construction, such as industrial; 46% are non-residential construction; and 4% are residential. We provide every customer with access to the best people, equipment and solutions in the industry. Our Mission Deploy the best people, equipment and solutions to enable our customers to safely build a better and stronger future. Our Values Safety First Act, and require others to act, in a manner that puts the safety of our employees, customers and communities first. A Passion For People Build a diverse workplace that challenges all employees to grow professionally and embrace teamwork. Visible Leadership Lead by example in every business decision and action, with a sense of humility and responsibility. Customer-Driven Support the best interests of our customers and develop better ways for them to succeed at their jobs. Absolute Integrity Always do the right thing, honor commitments and ensure appropriate corporate governance. Community-Minded Be an outstanding corporate citizen and a good neighbor in every sense by being helpful, respectful, law-abiding and friendly. Continuous Innovation Contribute to a culture of innovative thinking that empowers employees to improve quality, efficiency and customer service. Sustainability Engage in practices that lead to positive change by encouraging social accountability and environmental responsibility.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Rental Services
WEBSITE
http://www.unitedrentals.com

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