Tool and Equipment Manager

For over 100 years, UMC has solved the region's toughest mechanical challenges. From a small heating and plumbing shop in the early 1900s, we've grown into a leading full-service mechanical partner, offering preconstruction, design-build, energy, automation, fabrication, and facility services that remove complexity and let clients focus on what they do best.

At UMC, our people are the foundation of our success. We invest in your growth through mentorship, leadership training, certifications, and education partnerships, creating an inclusive culture where hard work leads to long-term advancement. Join a team that values craftsmanship, accountability, and collaboration, and build your career here with the support to go further.

Application Process:

UMC uses an electronic application process for open positions. Required documents may include a resume, cover letter, references, and work authorization confirmation. Online assessments may be included as part of the candidate evaluation process.

Benefits Summary:

UMC offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including:

1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance
2. 401(k) plan with company match
3. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
4. Company-paid life and disability insurance (STD/LTD)
5. Paid Time Off (PTO) beginning at 120 hours annually for full-time employees
6. Seven paid holidays plus one floating holiday
7. Employee Assistance Program
8. Professional development support and tuition reimbursement
9. Employee referral program
10. Wellness program and employee events

Paid Time Off:

Eligible employees begin accruing PTO on their date of hire. PTO combines vacation and sick leave, starting at 15 days per year for full-time employees.

Starting Salary: $92,000 - $110,000; depending on experience

Location: Everett, WA

Classification: Exempt

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. - Sponsorship not available

Position Overview:

The Tool and Equipment Business Manager leads UMC's tool and equipment operation as an internal business unit supporting field execution, jobsite readiness, and cost recovery. This role owns the daily performance and long-term development of the Tool and Equipment team, including eight direct reports made up of union and non-union tool coordinators and specialists.

This is a working business manager role for an ambitious operator who wants end-to-end ownership of a high-impact function. The Tool and Equipment Business Manager is responsible for organizing the overall system, improving operational discipline, developing the team, and managing an internal rental operation with $6 million in annual internal rental revenue and related business volume.

The ideal candidate will bring experience from inventory control, logistics, warehouse operations, or a similar environment. Hands-on tool knowledge is preferred, but the stronger requirement is leadership ability, inventory discipline, system ownership, and the desire to grow into broader logistics and operations leadership at a company preparing to double in size in 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the Tool and Equipment team in daily execution, including work planning, prioritization, coaching, follow-up, and performance management.
2. Own the tool and equipment operation as an internal business unit, with accountability for service quality, system accuracy, business volume, and internal rental charge discipline.
3. Monitor and track tools and equipment by job site on a weekly and monthly basis.
4. Maintain accurate service logs to ensure timely maintenance, repairs, and replacement of equipment.
5. Keep tool and equipment pricing current in the ToolWatch system.
6. Communicate regularly with Project Managers, Forepersons, and field leaders regarding tools currently rented to their projects.
7. Drive on-time request completion, inventory accuracy, and accurate tool charge dollar value.
8. Identify opportunities to improve tool availability, return discipline, repair cycle time, inventory control, and overall customer service to jobsites.
9. Build scalable processes that support company growth, improve accountability, and reduce waste.

Required Skills and Abilities:

1. Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach, develop, and hold team members accountable.
2. Ability to lead both daily execution and long-term team development.
3. Ability to manage a high-volume service function with competing priorities and time-sensitive requests.
4. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate system records.
5. Ability to use data, operating metrics, and field feedback to identify root causes and improve performance.
6. Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to look around corners, identify future needs, and recommend practical innovations.
7. Ability to maintain respectful and collaborative working relationships with union employees, non-union employees, field leaders, and union representatives.
8. Ability to communicate clearly with Project Managers, Forepersons, vendors, and internal leadership.
9. Willingness to learn and adapt to new software, procedures, and policies.
10. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Supervisory Responsibility:

1. Lead daily work assignment and prioritization.
2. Set clear expectations and performance standards.
3. Coach team members and develop future capability.
4. Own hiring decisions for the Tool and Equipment team.
5. Lead corrective action and disciplinary follow-up in partnership with HR.
6. Support a respectful, safe, productive, and accountable work environment.
7. Build team routines that improve communication, service quality, and execution

Preferred Education and Experience:

1. Two years of experience in a warehouse setting preferred.
2. Two years of experience in inventory or returns management preferred.
3. Experience in tool room operations, inventory control, logistics, warehouse operations, or construction support preferred.
4. Hands-on familiarity with tools and equipment preferred.
5. Forklift or PIT experience preferred, but not required.

Required Licensing and Other Certifications:

1. Maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Success Measures

The Tool and Equipment Business Manager will be evaluated primarily on:

1. On-time request completion.
2. Inventory accuracy.
3. Tool charge dollar value.
4. Team execution and accountability.
5. Quality of communication with field leaders and internal customers.
6. Process improvement and scalability as the company grows.

Why This Role Matters

UMC is growing quickly, and the tool and equipment operation is a critical part of field readiness. This role is not just about tracking tools. It is about leading a team, running a business process, improving the system, and building a scalable operation that supports project execution across the company.

For the right candidate, this is a strong step into broader logistics and operations leadership.

Affirmative Action:

UMC is committed to a culture of inclusion and connectedness. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents who we are as a company and what we believe in. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

EEO Policy:

UMC's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, presence of physical, sensory or mental disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy is not tolerated. UMC is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. Affirmative action plans are developed annually to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company's obligations as a contractor to the United States government.