Materials Coordinator - Kiewit Supply Network

Kiewit; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit’s Materials Coordinators oversee procurement, tracking, storage, and distribution of materials for our dynamic construction projects. This critical role ensures inventory control, logistics coordination and strong supplier relationships. A fly-in/out position with rotational travel may be required.

Experience in materials management within construction or industrial sectors is valued, and candidates thrive in fast-paced, safety-focused environments with teamwork at the core.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years in industrial construction relevant role.
• Ability to manage and maintain material handling software/databases.
• Knowledge of site purchasing, execution, estimating and impact on material mgmt.
• Track equipment, materials, labor budgets, trends and forecasts.
• Coordinate and lead small crews for safe material handling.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety-first mentality and culture.
• Control receipt, storage, and issuance of project materials.
• Assist in project mobilization/demobilization efforts.
• Assist Material Manager with field material handling activities.
• Prepare and distribute material management reports (Daily Doc, OSD&E, MRR, PO).
• Communicate material management procedures to project team.
• Perform receiving and processing on varied project sizes.
• Provide project support interfacing with site management and vendors.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Team coordination

Reporting skills

Material planning

Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree OR 5 years experience in industrial construction

Job description

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Materials Coordinator - Kiewit Supply Network

Location: Edmonton, AB, CA Squamish, British Columbia, CA

Requisition ID:181581

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:DHO Kiewit Supply Network

Department:Supply Chain Management

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit'sMaterials Coordinatorsarehighly organized and proactive in overseeingthe 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 theconstruction 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 onensuring equipment, materials and services are consistently estimated and procured at the right price. We strive tooffer an appropriate level of quality and ensure materials and services are delivered on schedule and in compliance with the client’s specifications and expectations. #LI-RP1

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.

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 statusreports
• 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:

• 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.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.