Assistant Expeditor - Construction (Houston)

Burns & McDonnell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Expeditor to support EPC project deliverables from PO receipt through closeout. You will assist in reviewing, expediting supplier production schedules, and updating status reports.

You will help coordinate deliveries across multiple sites and ensure timely transportation plans are provided to the jobsite. The role requires a Bachelor degree or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required or applicable experience may substitute for degree.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• MS Office proficiency required.
• Team oriented with ability to work with limited supervision.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country where this position is located.

Responsibilities

• Assist in receipt, review, approval and return of all project deliverables.
• Assist in expediting supplier's production schedule and monitor milestone achievement.
• Update material status reports and other reports required by the project team.
• Notify project team of potential fabrication or shipment delays.
• Ensure supplier provides timely transportation and lifting plans and communicate to the jobsite.
• Assist with scheduling deliveries at multiple sites.
• Assist site in identifying and reporting discrepancies to supplier.
• Assist in obtaining final documentation to facilitate payment milestones.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor degree in related field or applicable experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Assistant Expeditor supports the expediting of deliverables for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects upon receipt of an approved purchase order through the closeout of the project.

• Assist in the receipt, review, approval and return of all deliverables required by the project.
• Assist in expediting supplier's production schedule and monitor schedules to ensure milestone are being met.
• Update material status reports and other reports required by the project team.
• Notify project team of potential fabrication or shipment delays.
• Ensure supplier provides timely transportation and lifting plans and communicate these plans to the jobsite.
• Assist with scheduling deliveries at multiple sites.
• Assist the site in identifying and reporting discrepancies to the supplier.
• Assist in obtaining final documentation to facilitate completion of payment milestones.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Distribution, Business, Construction Management or a related field required.
• Or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
• Must be team oriented with the ability to work with limited supervision.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Procurement

Primary Location US-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time