Construction Materials Coordinator

Mannik Smith Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

401K

Bonus program

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Professional development

Team environment

Job summary

Gonzalez Companies is seeking a Construction Materials Coordinator in Chicago, IL to manage procurement, delivery, and inventory of civil construction materials. The role supports project managers and field staff to ensure timely availability of resources, while maintaining documentation and QA/QC alignment.

The position emphasizes collaboration with suppliers and internal teams to meet project timelines. Ideal candidates hold relevant certifications or degrees and have 3+ years in materials

Qualifications

• 3+ years of materials coordination, procurement, or logistics in construction/engineering.
• Strong computer and organizational skills; attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ERP/PM software (e.g., Procore, Viewpoint, Primavera).
• Understanding of civil construction materials and specifications (concrete, aggregates, pipe, geotextiles).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement, delivery, and inventory of construction materials for civil engineering projects.
• Track material usage and delivery schedules to ensure timely availability on job sites.
• Forecast material needs with project managers and procurement teams.
• Review material specifications to ensure compliance with plans, codes, and standards.
• Maintain records of material orders, receipts, and deliveries.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor material storage, usage, and quality.
• Support QA/QC by ensuring material certifications and submittals are properly submitted and approved.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

Procore

Viewpoint

Primavera

Job description

Construction Materials Coordinator

Department: Construction/CEI

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chicago, IL

Compensation: $35.00 - $60.00 / hour

Description

Gonzalez Companies is a partner managed firm that provides comprehensive Planning, Design, and Construction Management Services to large and small Water, Sewer and Utility Districts; Departments of Transportation; and municipalities. We are currently seeking a Construction Engineer - Materials Coordinator to help serve our connection of clients and community. If you’re hungry for knowledge, ready to make a difference and dedicated to providing personalized attention to our clients, we want you on our team. This role is crucial in ensuring our project sites are equipped with the right materials at the right time, supporting the successful execution of our engineering and construction projects.

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

• Coordinate with the Contractor the procurement, delivery, and inventory of construction materials for civil engineering projects.
• Track material usage and delivery schedules to ensure timely availability of resources on job sites.
• Collaborate with project managers, field staff, and procurement teams to forecast material needs.
• Review material specifications and ensure compliance with project plans, codes, and standards.
• Maintain detailed records of material orders, receipts, and deliveries.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor material storage, usage, and quality.
• Support QA/QC efforts by ensuring material certifications and submittals are properly submitted, filed and approved.

What you'll need

• IDOT Aggregate Technician or Mixture Aggregate Technician Certification.
• IDOT Portland Cement Concrete Levels I and II Certifications.
• IDOT Hot Mix Asphalt Levels I and II Certifications.
• IDOT S-33 Soils Certification.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3+ years of experience in materials coordination, procurement, or logistics within the construction or engineering industry.
• Strong computer and organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with project management or ERP software (e.g., Procore, Viewpoint, Primavera).
• Understanding of civil construction materials and specifications (e.g., concrete, aggregates, pipe, geotextiles).
• Ability to communicate clearly with field crews, suppliers, and project managers.

Gonzalez Offers Competitive Benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Major medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401K
• Bonus program
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Professional developmentA team of creative and talented individuals to work alongside

Gonzalez is a rapidly growing, dynamic, professional services firm specializing in civil engineering, construction management, and construction inspection. Our clientele includes large and small water, sewer, and utility districts; departments of transportation and other public transportation agencies; and municipalities throughout the Midwest.

Working primarily in the Greater St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville metro areas, Gonzalez offers a great work environment, generous benefit packages, and opportunities to succeed in many professional disciplines.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gonzalez Companies, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Pay Transparency

The base salary (or hourly rate) range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.