Field Material Coordinator

NES Fircroft; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft Canada seeks a Materials Controller to coordinate procurement, deliveries, storage, and inventory control for construction projects. You will verify tickets, align with WBS, cost codes, and project controls standards.

You will support cost reporting, earned value tracking, forecasting, and month-end activities, producing reports on labor hours, equipment use, and subcontractor performance.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Business, Accounting, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in material coordination, project controls, cost control, field administration, or construction support.
• Experience with LEMS, ERP systems, inventory management, and subcontract administration.
• Strong Excel skills; Power BI experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of WBS/CBS structures, cost coding, earned value, and contract administration.
• Strong organization, communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in fast-paced construction and industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate material procurement, deliveries, storage, and inventory control.
• Maintain material tracking systems and inventory records.
• Validate daily labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor tickets (LEMS).
• Ensure alignment with WBS, cost codes, contracts, and project controls standards.
• Verify contract rates, markups, T&M documentation, and change work.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to materials, costs, and field reporting.
• Maintain accurate records, audit trails, and document control requirements.
• Support cost reporting, earned value tracking, forecasting, accruals, and month-end activities.
• Produce reports on labor hours, equipment utilization, material consumption, and subcontractor performance.
• Collaborate with project teams, procurement, accounting, and contractors to support project execution.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Business/Accounting/SCM/Engineering

Tools

LEMS

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

Summary Responsible for coordinating materials, equipment, and field cost tracking activities to support construction projects. Ensures accurate inventory management, material delivery, labor/equipment reporting, cost coding, and documentation while supporting project controls, forecasting, and reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate material procurement, deliveries, storage, and inventory control.
• Maintain material tracking systems and inventory records.
• Validate daily labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor tickets (LEMS).
• Ensure alignment with WBS, cost codes, contracts, and project controls standards.
• Verify contract rates, markups, T&M documentation, and change work.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to materials, costs, and field reporting.
• Maintain accurate records, audit trails, and document control requirements.
• Support cost reporting, earned value tracking, forecasting, accruals, and month-end activities.
• Produce reports on labor hours, equipment utilization, material consumption, and subcontractor performance.
• Collaborate with project teams, procurement, accounting, and contractors to support project execution.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Business, Accounting, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in material coordination, project controls, cost control, field administration, or construction support.
• Experience with LEMS, ERP systems, inventory management, and subcontract administration.
• Strong Excel skills; Power BI experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of WBS/CBS structures, cost coding, earned value, and contract administration.
• Strong organization, communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in fast-paced construction and industrial environments.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.