Materials Coordinator - Kiewit Supply Network

Kiewit; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm seeks a Materials Coordinator in Calgary, Alberta. The role involves overseeing procurement, distribution, and inventory control for construction projects. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, as well as expertise in material handling software. This is a site-based role with compensation ranging between $90,000 and $110,000 per year.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Retirement plans with matching

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree OR minimum of 5 years’ experience in industrial construction.
• Ability to manage advanced material handling software.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety-first mentality and culture.
• Control receipt, storage, and issue of project materials.
• Assist in project mobilization and demobilization efforts.
• Prepare and distribute material management reports.
• Represent the company in logistical negotiations.

Skills

Advanced material handling software

Site purchasing knowledge

Leadership and management skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or 5+ years experience

Tools

Material management software

Job description

Requisition ID:173384

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:DHO Kiewit Supply Network

Department:Supply Chain Management

Market:Industrial

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit's Materials Coordinators are highly organized and proactive in overseeing the efficient procurement, tracking, storage, and distribution of materials for our dynamic construction projects. This critical role ensures project success by maintaining proper inventory control, managing logistics, and fostering strong supplier relationships. If you have experience in materials management within the construction or industrial sectors, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and values safety and teamwork, apply to this role. This is a fly-in/out position requiring rotational travel.

District Overview

Kiewit Supply Network group specializes in providing comprehensive procurement services to clients across the construction and engineering industries in multiple markets, including transportation; water/wastewater; power; oil, gas and chemical; building; and mining. Our key objectives are to offer clients a world-class service focused on ensuring equipment, materials and services are consistently estimated and procured at the right price. We strive to offer an appropriate level of quality and ensure materials and services are delivered on schedule and in compliance with the client’s specifications and expectations.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom designed to meet our shared needs.

This position is site-based supporting construction of the Woodfibre LNG site in Squamish BC. Rotational travel is required. Camp Accommodations are provided.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety-first mentality and culture.
• Control and involvement of receipt, storage, and issuance of project materials.
• Assist in the completion of project mobilization and/or demobilization effort.
• Assist Material Manager on field material handling activities.
• Prepare and distribute material management specific reports to project staff. (Daily Doc, OSD&E, MRR, PO, etc.)
• Promote material control plan and communicate material management procedures to project team.
• Perform receiving and processing functions on varying size of projects.
• Provide project support for staff interfacing with site management and vendors, subcontractors and serviceproviders.
• Represent the company in logistical negotiations and coordination with suppliers.
• Track and coordinate OSD&E resolution

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree OR minimum of 5 years’ experience in industrial construction related role
• Demonstrate the ability to manage and maintain advanced material handling software and databases
• Working knowledge of site purchasing, execution, estimating and their impact on material management
• Knowledge of the project goals and how to contribute to those goals
• Ability to participate in project work planning
• Working knowledge of prime contract requirements for project execution
• Possess the ability to track equipment, materials, labor budgets, trends, and forecasts
• Ability to utilize reporting skills including monitoring progress curves, developing material and equipment status reports
• Possess the ability to coordinate and lead small crew for the safe execution of material handling activities
• Must possess strong leadership and management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work in teams

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

Compensation: $90,000 -$110,000/yr

Benefits & Compensation

• This position may be eligible for additional project uplifts, premiums, or camp allowances.
• Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location
• We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
• We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.