Expediter

Talentify; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Flexible schedules

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation seeks an Expediter to support project teams with mildly complex expediting tasks, with potential expansion to more complex work across multiple projects.

You’ll work as an individual contributor within the procurement function, under general supervision. Requires 2 years of relevant experience and a BA/BS in a related field, with strong attention to detail and communication skills. Hybrid work options may be offered after 90 days.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience.
• BA or BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, Technical / Engineering, Construction Management or related field (preferred).
• Proficient attention to detail.
• Proficient communication - written and oral.
• Proficient computer skills - databases and MS Office.
• Basic contract comprehension.
• Proficient data entry.
• Basic mathematics.
• Proficient organizational skills.
• Basic problem solving.
• Basic project process management.
• Basic schedule and planning understanding.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of project requirements from initiation and support development of the expediting plan.
• Proficient in expediting tools to track vendor performance and deliverables.
• Coordinate and lead tracking with project, supply chain, engineering and receiving teams.
• Review vendor schedules to identify discrepancies with project requirements.
• Maintain liquidated damages positions per contract articles.
• Prepare status reports and present to project management.
• May train others in expediting functions.
• Follow corporate and project filing rules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

MS Office

Data entry

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

BA or BS in Supply Chain, Business, Technical / Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Job description

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 116853

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands‑on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee‑owned company, employees share in the long‑term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity

As an Expediter, you will have the opportunity to perform mildly complex expediting activities to support project teams, which may expand to more complex activities or support across multiple projects. In this role, you may be required to support other procurement duties and will work under general supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Knowledge of project requirements from initiation, is proactive on the information available and is able to support the development of the project expediting plan
• Proficient in the functions of the expediting tools used to track vendor performance and deliverables
• Coordinates and leads the tracking process through appropriate communications with the project and supply chain, and collaborates with engineering and material receiving regarding tracked submittals and equipment status
• Reviews and evaluates Vendor schedules (production planning, shop workflow, material acquisition, assembly, shipment) to identify discrepancies in regards to established project requirements
• Calculates, tracks and maintains liquidated damage (or other, as required) positions, following contracted agreed articles
• Prepares status reports and presents to project management
• May receive, organize and upload equipment shipping details to field material receiving system, or coordinates this information with the field for upload
• Understands relevant contract responsibilities as they pertain to order delivery and expediting activities
• May train others in the function of an Expediter
• Files appropriate record documents and follows
• Corporate and project filing rules
• May be responsible for shop visits to monitor / check progress and shop position . Individual contributor with no subordinates

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications

• BA or BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, Technical / Engineering, Construction Management or related field (preferred)
• Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree
• Proficient Attention to Detail
• Proficient Communication - Written and Oral
• Proficient Computer Skills - Databases and MS Office
• Basic Contract Comprehension
• Proficient Data Entry
• Basic Mathematics
• Proficient Organizational Skills
• Basic Problem Solving
• Basic Project Process Management
• Basic Schedule and Planning Understanding

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Travel may be required. When traveling, normal jobsite environment or normal vendor manufacturing environment.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Salary Plan

PCR: Procurement

Job Grade

013

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work‑life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company‑matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP‑owned company. As employee‑owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long‑term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

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