Brandon Schultek
Cove City,United States
Summary
Construction and equipment management professional with 7+ years of experience supporting utility-scale solar projects across the United States. Proven leader with expertise in heavy equipment management, fleet operations, mechanical construction, project execution, and field supervision. Experienced leading crews of up to 70 employees while managing multi million-dollar equipment fleets, vendor relationships, procurement, logistics, and project schedules. United States Marine Corps veteran recognized for strong leadership, accountability, safety, and operational excellence.
Overview
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Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Equipment Manager
RES America Construction
Cove City, United States
04.2024 - 07.2026
- Direct the sourcing, procurement, rental, transportation, transfer, maintenance, and disposal of heavy construction equipment.
- Negotiate equipment pricing, rental agreements, and transportation logistics to maximize cost savings and operational efficiency.
- Partner with project managers, procurement, vendors, and field leadership to ensure equipment is delivered on schedule while controlling project costs.
- Oversee the complete equipment lifecycle, including fleet utilization, maintenance coordination, off-rent management, and asset tracking.
- Manage fleet operations supporting multiple utility-scale solar construction projects throughout the United States.
- Utilize fleet management software and reporting tools to optimize equipment utilization and improve project performance.
- Develop standardized operating procedures that improve equipment tracking, communication, and documentation accuracy.
- Train and mentor Equipment Coordinators while promoting accountability, process improvement, and operational excellence.
- Resolve vendor, contract, invoicing, and equipment issues while minimizing project delays.
- Support CAPEX planning and equipment procurement for large-scale renewable energy construction projects.
- Ensure compliance with company safety standards, environmental requirements, and corporate equipment management policies.
General Foreman
J &B Solar and Electric
Cocoa, United States
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Directed daily construction activities for utility-scale solar projects while maintaining production schedules and quality standards.
- Led multiple pile-driving crews and heavy equipment operations across southeastern United States to ensure project efficiency.
- Planned labor, equipment utilization, and project sequencing to achieve production targets and budget objectives.
- Supervised and mentored foremen and field personnel, fostering high-performance work environments that supported team development.
- Diagnosed and resolved pile-driving equipment and survey system issues to minimize downtime.
- Coordinated with project management to complete projects safely, on schedule, and within budget, enhancing overall project delivery.
Mechanical Superintendent - Solar
RES Americas
Randolph, United States
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Directed all mechanical construction activities for utility-scale solar projects, ensuring work was completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
- Oversaw the installation of tracker systems, fixed-tilt racking, photovoltaic (PV) modules, torque tubes, bearings, drive systems, and associated mechanical components.
- Managed field supervisors, foremen, subcontractors, and craft personnel to achieve production goals and maintain project milestones.
- Coordinated daily work plans, manpower allocations, equipment use, and material deliveries to enhance productivity and mitigate project delays.
- Collaborated with project management, engineering, procurement, and quality teams to resolve field issues and maintain construction progress.
- Ensured compliance with project specifications, manufacturer requirements, OSHA regulations, and company safety policies.
- Monitored installation quality through inspections, punch list management, and corrective actions to ensure work met customer and quality standards.
- Identified opportunities to enhance construction methods and optimize labor and equipment resources, contributing to reduced rework and improved operational efficiency.
- Successfully led cross-functional teams through all phases of mechanical construction, delivering utility-scale renewable energy projects with a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Foreman/operator
Blattner Energy
Avon, United States
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Supervised pile driving operations for utility-scale solar projects, ensuring production goals, quality standards, and project schedules were consistently achieved.
- Led and coordinated pile driving crews, equipment operators, survey teams, and subcontractors in a safe and productive work environment.
- Managed the installation of steel H-piles and driven foundations in accordance with engineering specifications, survey layouts, and project tolerances.
- Planned daily work activities, coordinated manpower, and scheduled equipment to optimize operations and reduce downtime.
- Monitored pile alignment, embedment depth, plumbness, and refusal criteria to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality requirements.
- Collaborated with project management, engineering, survey, and quality control teams to resolve field challenges and maintain construction progress.
- Trained and mentored field personnel, promoting teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement in safety and performance.
- Identified and resolved field issues to maintain project milestones and minimize delays and rework.
- Successfully delivered pile installation operations that supported the timely construction of utility-scale renewable energy projects while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Military Service
United States Marine Corps
, United States
01.2011 - 06.2015
- Branch: United States Marine Corps
- Service Country: United States
- Rank: E-3
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Vance Granville Community College
Oxford, NC08-2022
Arts (AA) - Associate
Tennessee Technology Center
Skills
- Fleet optimization
- Equipment management systems
- Lifecycle management
- Quality assurance
- Safety practices
- OSHA expertise
- Workflow optimization
- Project coordination
- Cross-functional leadership
- Stakeholder coordination
- ERP system knowledge
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Fleet oversight
- Asset optimization
Certification
- ServSafe
- OSHA 30
Military Service
United States Marine Corps, United States, E-3, 01/01/11, 06/01/15
Timeline
Assistant Equipment Manager
RES America Construction
04.2024 - 07.2026
General Foreman
J &B Solar and Electric
08.2019 - 10.2020
Mechanical Superintendent - Solar
RES Americas
06.2018 - 03.2019
Foreman/operator
Blattner Energy
09.2015 - 06.2018
Military Service
United States Marine Corps
01.2011 - 06.2015
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Vance Granville Community College
Arts (AA) - Associate
Tennessee Technology Center