Expeditor - Houston

Burns & McDonnell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Houston is looking for an Expeditor to manage the expediting deliverables for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in business or construction management and 3 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include tracking deliverables, monitoring production schedules, preparing status reports, and ensuring smooth communication between suppliers and job sites. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 3 years direct experience in project procurement expediting required.
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Basic knowledge of scheduling reports is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Track the receipt and approval of all deliverables required by the contract.
• Monitor the supplier's production schedule to ensure milestones are met.
• Prepare and present schedule updates and status reports to the project team.
• Consult with suppliers to ensure timely transportation and lifting plans.
• Manage and schedule deliveries to multiple sites and liaise with suppliers.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Ability to multi-task

Team oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, construction management, or a related field

Tools

Primavera scheduling software

Material/submittal tracking software

Job description

Description

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

Responsibilities

• Track the receipt, inspection, approval and return of all deliverables required by the contract.
• Monitor and report the supplier's production schedule to ensure milestones are being met.
• Prepare and present schedule updates and other status reports to the project team.
• Assess potential fabrication or shipment delays and collaborate with the supplier to resolve to meet deliverables.
• Consult with the supplier to ensure timely transportation and lifting plans and communicate these plans to the jobsite according to construction sequencing parameters.
• Manage and schedule deliveries to multiple sites and serve as a liaison between the supplier and the site personnel.
• Manage material deliveries onsite and identify and report discrepancies to the supplier and recommend resolution of the discrepancies.
• Ensure final documentation is submitted for completion of payment milestones.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, construction management, or a related field, and 3 years direct experience in project procurement expediting, required. Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Basic knowledge of Primavera scheduling reports and the use of material/submittal tracking software is preferred.
• Ability to multi-task to support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be team oriented with the ability to work with limited supervision.

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