Assistant Expeditor - Construction (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Expeditor to support the timely delivery of project materials and documentation. This role involves assisting in the review and approval of deliverables, monitoring supplier schedules, and ensuring effective communication with the project team. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Business or Construction Management, along with strong communication and computer skills. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will help drive project success and ensure smooth operations across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Construction Management required.
• Effective communication skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in expediting deliverables for EPC projects.
• Monitor supplier schedules to ensure milestones are met.

Skills

Effective written communication

Effective verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor Degree in Business

Bachelor Degree in Construction Management

Related field 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 Business, Construction Management or a related field required.

• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

• 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.

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

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Procurement

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 251236

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