Assistant Expeditor - Construction (Houston)

Burns & McDonnell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Houston is seeking an Assistant Expeditor to support expediting deliverables for EPC projects from approved purchase orders through project closeout. You will help receive, review, approve, and return required deliverables, while monitoring supplier production and milestone adherence.

The role requires a bachelor degree in a related field or applicable experience, strong communication, and solid MS Office skills; US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Distribution, Business, Construction Management or a related field required.
• Or applicable experience may substitute for the degree.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Must be 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 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 milestones are 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.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

MS Office

Team orientation

Work authorization (US)

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor degree in supply chain/manufacturing/related field

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.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Procurement

Primary Location

US-TX-Houston

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time