Material Coordinator (Fabrication) - Industrial West

Bird Construction; Nisku; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bird Construction seeks an experienced Materials Coordinator for its Nisku, AB location. You will coordinate material requirements with project teams and procurement, and ensure material availability across fabrication operations.

The role emphasizes inventory control, receiving and inspection, and accurate material traceability. Proficiency with ERP systems, Tekla PowerFab or SpoolFab, and MS Excel is preferred; forklift certification is a plus. This is a site-based position in Canada.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in materials management, warehousing, logistics, or fabrication operations.
• Experience within structural steel, modular fabrication, industrial construction, or process piping environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of material control, inventory management, and warehouse operations.
• Experience with ERP systems, inventory management software, and fabrication management platforms such as Tekla PowerFab or SpoolFab.
• Valid forklift certification considered an asset.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate material requirements with project managers, procurement personnel, and production teams.
• Review project schedules and fabrication priorities to ensure material availability.
• Monitor material shortages and proactively identify potential impacts to production.
• Support project execution teams with material status updates and reporting.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and material traceability.
• Oversee receiving, storage, handling, and issuance of materials.
• Conduct regular inventory counts and cycle counts.
• Manage material locations and warehouse organization to improve efficiency.
• Ensure proper storage and preservation of materials.
• Coordinate receipt of structural steel, piping, fittings, equipment, consumables, and other project materials.
• Verify received materials against packing slips, purchase orders, and specifications.
• Identify and document damaged, missing, or non-conforming materials.
• Coordinate with Quality Control personnel to ensure material certification and traceability requirements are met.

Skills

Materials management

ERP systems

Tekla PowerFab

SpoolFab

Forklift certification

Excel

Microsoft Office

Tools

Tekla PowerFab

SpoolFab

Job description

This position is based out of our Nisku, AB location.

What You Will Be Working On

• Coordinate material requirements with project managers, procurement personnel, and production teams.
• Review project schedules and fabrication priorities to ensure material availability.
• Monitor material shortages and proactively identify potential impacts to production.
• Support project execution teams with material status updates and reporting.

Inventory & Warehouse Management

• Maintain accurate inventory records and material traceability.
• Oversee receiving, storage, handling, and issuance of materials.
• Conduct regular inventory counts and cycle counts.
• Manage material locations and warehouse organization to improve efficiency.
• Ensure proper storage and preservation of materials.

Material Receiving & Inspection

• Coordinate receipt of structural steel, piping, fittings, equipment, consumables, and other project materials.
• Verify received materials against packing slips, purchase orders, and specifications.
• Identify and document damaged, missing, or non-conforming materials.
• Coordinate with Quality Control personnel to ensure material certification and traceability requirements are met.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum 5 years of experience in materials management, warehousing, logistics, or fabrication operations.
• Experience within structural steel, modular fabrication, industrial construction, or process piping environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of material control, inventory management, and warehouse operations.
• Experience with ERP systems, inventory management software, and fabrication management platforms such as Tekla PowerFab or SpoolFab,
• Valid forklift certification considered an asset.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

For Those Who Seek To Redefine

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people – where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving – we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

What We Believe In

We Put Safety First

A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.

We Lead With Honesty

We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.

We Are Stronger Together

Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.

We Are Driven To Do Great Work

We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.

We Create Opportunity

Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

At Bird, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization, and the industry as a whole. Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included, seen, and have a sense of belonging is core to Bird’s culture. We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values.