Project Manager

  • United Rentals
  • Lafayette, Indiana
  • Full Time

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

If youd like the chance to make your mark with the worlds largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!

As a Project Logistics Manager at a United Rentals Mobile Storage branch, you will provide leadership, supervision and support to Mobile Storage products and applications, run smoothly and efficiently to optimize customer service. Youll manage modular building projects (including major fleet modifications and refurbishment). You are the onsite project lead who will optimize and coordinate equipment and staffing logistics. Youll deploy and oversee the work of Service Technicians and all onsite employees, and acts as the primary customer contact for the duration of the project.

What you'll do:

  • Participate in pre-project planning meetings and strategy sessions. Involve region and local leadership in project logistics and staffing plan.

  • Effectively lead, develop and manage a cross functional team consisting mainly of vendors and subcontractors.

  • Direct building manufacturing process

  • Direct permitting process and vendor management

  • Coordinate transportation and site installation and services

  • Manage project team logistics team day-to-day activities, including scheduling, equipment setup/deployment, and breakdown.

  • Staff each project or event adequately based on skills and workload.

  • Ensure all equipment is ready for operation and safety checks are performed. Responsible for optimization of equipment performance and overseeing any troubleshooting.

  • Provide leadership and supervision needed to consistently deliver World-Class service to external customers at the project site.

  • Responsible for performance management of project employees; Identify and provide necessary skills training and regular coaching both in one-on-one sessions and in team meetings to motivate performance.

  • Promote a culture of safety and discipline through leadership, exemplary personal compliance, accountability and communication.

  • Other duties assigned as needed

Requirements:

  • High School diploma; Bachelors degree preferred

  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

  • High level technical working knowledge of Mobile Storage products and applications, with strong customer service and relationship skills

  • Extensive logistics, project management and leadership experience in large scale projects/events using Mobile Storage products

  • Sales experience a plus

  • Proficient in Microsoft applications and systems (Excel, Word, Outlook, RentalMan)

  • Strong leadership and communication skills

  • Up to 75% travel throughout year to projects or events; must remain at project or event for its duration

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals policies and procedures.

Why join us?

We dont just talk the talk! Were an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2023) that truly cares about our people - Thats 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

Learn more about our full US benefit offerings 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 serviceleadership, discipline, integrity, and teamworkare the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, were ready to help you transition into a rewarding career.

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.

Job ID: 488453002
Originally Posted on: 8/7/2025

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