Assets & Plant Officer - PMV

The Assets & Plant Officer optimizes the utilization, tracking, and financial performance of all heavy machinery, tower cranes, generators, and vehicle fleets within the construction PMV Division . This role manages asset lifecycles from mobilization to disposal, enforcing strict technical compliance, cost controls, and optimal site allocation to maximize project profitability. Key Responsibilities 1. Asset Allocation & Mobilization Logistics • Coordinate the timely mobilization and demobilization of heavy plant and machinery across multiple active construction sites. • Evaluate project resource requests against current PMV inventory layout charts . • Manage third-party transport logistics for extra-legal, heavy, or oversized equipment movements. • Inspect incoming and outgoing machinery to document technical conditions and baseline handovers. 2. Fleet Tracking & Lifecycle Management • Maintain the master Asset Register utilizing modern ERP or telemetry systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo). • Monitor real-time machinery utilization rates using GPS tracking and telematics data . • Identify underutilized, idle, or redundant assets and reallocate them to reduce operational bottlenecks. • Execute the complete asset disposal or scrap lifecycle for equipment reaching end-of-life status. 3. Cost Control & Financial Reporting • Analyze total operational expenditure (OpEx) , including internal hire rates, maintenance costs, and fuel consumption. • Track Return on Investment (ROI) and depreciation rates for heavy capital assets ( CapEx ). • Audit third-party equipment rental invoices and cross-reference them with actual site timesheets. • Prepare monthly utilization, fuel efficiency, and maintenance cost variance reports for management. 4. Compliance, Registration & Insurance • Manage timely renewals for machinery registration, road permits, and third-party certifications . • Ensure all tower cranes, generators, and earthmoving plants comply with local municipal safety codes. • Coordinate with insurance providers to process claims for damaged, vandalized, or lost machinery assets. Required Qualifications & Skills • Education : Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration , or a related discipline. • Experience : Minimum 3+ years of dedicated asset management experience within a construction PMV Division . • Technical Mastery : Deep familiarity with heavy construction machinery (e.g., excavators, concrete pumps, tower cranes, generators). • Software Skills : High proficiency in Asset Management Software, ERP systems, and MS Excel for financial data analysis. • Soft Skills : Strong negotiation and contract management skills to interface effectively with site managers and vendor suppliers.