Assistant Construction Logistics Manager

Jobtailor; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced logistics professional in Louisiana to manage material handling, inventory control, and tool tracking on a large-scale construction site. You will coordinate unloading, staff scheduling, and deliveries to keep field teams productive.

Responsibilities include inspecting materials, tracking rentals, tagging items, and ensuring timely returns. A safety mindset and OSHA 30 certification are valuable assets in this fast-paced role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5-10 years of experience in large scale logistical management.
• OSHA 30 is a plus.
• Knowledge of jobsite operations.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing and HVAC material, equipment, and tools.
• Ability and experience driving a forklift.
• Knowledge of supply operations, sequence and flow.
• High level and consistent organizational skills.
• Ability to oversee large crew, plan their work and verify tasks are being completed within the allotted time.
• Maintained lay down yard.
• Understanding and knowledge of materials (cast Iron, PVC, Copper, Pex and equipment).
• Timely order pulling and deliveries.
• Works with sense of urgency.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Versed in the industry and the Company’s competitors.
• Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Unload equipment and materials safely with the Logistics team.
• Ensure correct staff is available based on delivery schedule.
• Distribute materials and prefabrication to keep field teams productive.
• Inspect materials/equipment for damage or discrepancies with delivery tickets.
• Inspect and track tools; coordinate returns to Fabrication Shop.
• Track rental tools with Admin and schedule returns.
• Fill fuel cans and fuel jobsite equipment; deliver water coolers.
• Receive material deliveries; check accuracy and backorders; notify logistics.
• Confirm material status with Superintendent; address overdue items.
• Inspect and verify materials against orders and tickets; report discrepancies.
• Tag outgoing materials with area, name, and date; organize storage areas.
• Maintain stock of consumables; schedule bottle refills.
• Return unused materials to vendors when appropriate; prepare inventory reports.
• Inspect tools before they go out; obtain vendor confirmations.

Skills

Logistical Management

Forklift Operation

OSHA 30 Certification

Material Inspection

Organizational Skills

Effective Communication

Self-Motivated

Multitasking

Leadership Skills

Sense of Urgency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Works with the Logistics team to unload equipment and materials from venders and suppliers in a safe manor.


• Works to ensure the correct staff is available to unload based on the delivery schedule for equipment, pre-fabrication, and materials.


• Preforms the distribution of materials and prefabrication to keep the field teams productivity working.


• Performs the first step in the quality control with the inspection of materials and equipment to confirm the products match what has been submitted, and products are not damaged.


• Orders, inspects, and tracks tools. Prepares and schedules tools that are no longer needed to be shipped back to the Fabrication Shop.


• Works with Admin to track rental tools and return them when no longer needed.


• Fills fuel cans for job and fuel jobsite equipment.


• Delivery of water coolers.


• Cleans water coolers thoroughly and ensures the date is displayed on the outside.


• Receives material deliveries and checks them for accuracy and tracks back-ordered materials for delivery dates. Checks delivery of material for discrepancies and notify the Logistics Manager and or the superintendent.


• Confers with Superintendent to determine overdue material and parts and to inform Superintendent of material status including backorder items.


• Examines materials received, verify materials, and check for discrepancies between the delivery ticket and the Tool and Material order form. Check for damaged or unmarked parts.


• Compares work ticket specifications to materials used at work stations to verify appropriate assignment.


• Tags all material going out to the field with Area, Name and Date.


• Tags all material not being used as assigned to a Storage Area at the yard to be delivered at a later date and notify the foreman.


• Checks all consumable materials daily and keeps adequate stock.


• Keeps up with empty oxygen and acetylene bottles and schedules bottle refills with the Superintendent or Project Manager.


• Keeps all storage areas clean and materials organized.


• Returns materials not being used to vendor when appropriate.


• Prepares and submits an inventory report of items to be returned to the Project Manager first.


• Checks and verifies rented equipment with the vendor, obtain a confirmation number.


• Inspects tools before they go out to the jobsite.


• Gets tool report from the Project Manager, set monthly date and hold inventory monthly after normal hours of operation.


• Checks for out of order tools and extension cords.


• Brings back to the yard any damaged tools or extension cords.


• Submits report of inventory and findings to project management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• 5-10 years of experience in large scale logistical management.


• OSHA 30 is a plus.


• Knowledge of jobsite operations.


• Basic knowledge of plumbing and HVAC material, equipment, and tools.


• Ability and experience driving a forklift.


• Knowledge of supply operations, sequence and flow.


• High level and consistent organizational skills.


• Ability to operate with little daily supervision and self-motivated.


• Ability to oversee large crew, plan their work and verify tasks are being completed within the allotted time.


• Maintained lay down yard.


• Understanding and knowledge of materials (cast Iron, PVC, Copper, Pex and equipment).


• Timely order pulling and deliveries.


• Works with sense of urgency.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills.


• Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.


• Versed in the industry and the Company’s competitors.


• Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in logistical management, including material inspection, inventory control, and tool tracking. Proficient in jobsite operations with a strong focus on safety, organization, and effective communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Logistical Management


• Forklift Operation


• OSHA 30 Certification


• Material Inspection


• Organizational Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Material Inspection


• Inventory Control


• Tool Tracking


• Order Pulling


• Jobsite Operations


• Plumbing Knowledge


• HVAC Knowledge


• Driving Forklift


• Timely Deliveries


• Detail Orientation

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication


• Self-Motivated


• Ability to Multitask


• Leadership Skills


• Sense of Urgency

Certifications & Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Certification

Industry Keywords

• Logistics


• Supply Operations


• Material Management


• Construction


• Jobsite Safety