Capital Tool Manager
Interstates is looking for a Capital Tool Manager to help lead a major tool program that directly supports our field teams and jobsites across the country. In this role, you’ll bring structure, consistency, and smart decision-making to a capital tool inventory valued at approximately $20 million — helping make sure the right tools are in the right place, at the right time.
If you enjoy solving problems, building better processes, and making decisions that create real impact, this is a great opportunity to grow your career with a team that values dependability, trust, quality, and family.
What you’ll do
Manage the full lifecycle of capital tools, including acquisition, deployment, repair, depreciation, retirement, donation, and sale
Make informed repair-versus-replace decisions based on cost, safety, downtime, and remaining service life
Track repair costs and maintenance trends to support budgeting and replacement planning
Oversee the annual capital tool budget, forecasts, and related financial reporting
Monitor inventory accuracy, availability, and location across warehouse and jobsite assignments
Coordinate shipping, returns, and reallocation as project needs change
Lead tool standardization efforts and help identify approved tool models and preferred vendors
Partner with Safety, Operations, Procurement, and project teams to ensure tools support field and compliance needs
Stay current on recalls and product advisories and take appropriate action when needed
Develop and maintain SOPs that improve consistency, accountability, and efficiency
What we’re looking for
Experience in tool management, equipment management, fleet management, operations, or a related field
Strong financial acumen and comfort managing budgets, forecasts, and lifecycle cost decisions
Experience with inventory control and asset tracking
Ability to evaluate product quality, safety, and serviceability
Strong organization, problem-solving, and communication skills
A collaborative mindset when working with field, operations, safety, and procurement teams
Preferred qualifications
Experience managing a large capital tool or equipment program
Familiarity with depreciation, capital expense planning, and asset retirement processes
Experience building SOPs and standardizing operational processes
Background in construction, industrial services, or multi-site field operations
Experience working with vendors and evaluating tool technologies
Compensation: The base pay range for this position is $110,000–$130,000. Our salary ranges are determined by the experience and education required, as well as the level of responsibility. The range posted for this role represents what Interstates, in good faith, believes it is willing to pay at the time of posting. Final pay is determined by job-related skills, training, education, and experience.
Location: This position can be based in our Des Moines, IA; Omaha, NE; or Sioux Center, IA office.
Travel: This role requires travel up to 50% or more of the time, depending on business needs.
Benefits of working at Interstates
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability, group life insurance, and more
Company discount perk program with access to discounts from recognized brands
Paid time off and holiday pay
Flexible schedule to support work/life balance
Bonus incentives, including end-of-fiscal-year incentives and merit increases
A family and safety culture where people are valued as whole individuals
Company-sponsored holiday events, team celebrations, and community outreach volunteer time
Advancement opportunities aligned with your long-term goals
Career coaching and support for continued growth
Why Interstates
At Interstates, we value dependability, integrity, trust, quality, and family. You’ll join a team that works together to solve problems, support one another, and build something that lasts — for our people, our customers, and our communities.