Expeditor - Industrial Market

Kiewit; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Expeditor in Houston, TX to help project teams obtain equipment, materials, and supplier data needed to keep construction moving. Under coaching, you will learn how engineering documents, manufacturing progress, inspections, and shipping affect delivery dates.

You will own follow-ups within an established plan, growing responsibility as proficiency increases while supporting supplier communication and record keeping.

Qualifications

• No exp editing entry level role; demonstrates follow-through, organization and accuracy.
• Ability to track dates, quantities, and document progress with clear questions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office for data updates and reporting.
• Willingness to learn contracts, engineering docs, and manufacturing sequences.
• Strong written and verbal communication and professional interaction.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and delivery requirements with guidance; identify contacts and milestones.
• Contact suppliers for updates; prepare for calls and record commitments and due dates.
• Maintain dates, quantities, status comments, and records in expediting system.
• Track items in schedules; follow up on late submissions and submittals.
• Compare progress with milestones; raise missed dates or incomplete information.
• Support shipping readiness by collecting material status and inspection dates.
• Follow up on delivery status with logistics and site material control.
• Keep action lists current and support contract closeout and payment review.

Skills

Follow-through

Organization

Accuracy

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Email

AI assistants/LLMs

Communication

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, construction management

Certificate in supply chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Email

Job description

Job Level:Entry Level

Home District/Group:DHO Kiewit Supply Network

Department:Supply Chain Management

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Build a career helping Kiewit project teams get the equipment, materials, and supplier information they need to keep construction moving. As an Entry Level Expeditor, you will support assigned supplier packages from contract award through delivery and closeout. With coaching from experienced expeditors, you will learn how engineering documents, manufacturing progress, inspections, and shipping activities affect delivery dates. Your work will give the team reliable information, timely follow-up, and early visibility of potential delays.

A supplier package is equipment or material covered by a contract or a group of related contracts. You will own assigned follow-up and records within an established plan, with guidance from an experienced expeditor or designated lead. Complexity and independence will increase as you demonstrate proficiency.

District Overview

Kiewit Supply Network specializes in providing comprehensive procurement services to clients across the construction and engineering industries in multiple markets, including transportation; water/wastewater; power; oil, gas and chemical; building; and mining. Our key objectives are to offer clients a world-class service focused on ensuring equipment, materials and services are consistently estimated and procured at the right price. We strive to offer high quality and ensure materials and services are delivered on schedule and in compliance with the client’s specifications and expectations.

Location

This position will be based out of our Houston, Texas office.

Responsibilities

• Review assigned contracts and delivery requirements with guidance. Identify key contacts, required supplier documents, milestone dates, and the project's material need dates.
• Contact suppliers for scheduled updates, document submissions, contract acknowledgments, and supporting progress information. Prepare for supplier calls and record commitments, action owners, and due dates.
• Maintain accurate dates, quantities, status comments, and supporting records in the designated expediting system. Keep supplier forecasts separate from verified actual dates and flag inconsistent or missing information.
• Track assigned items in the Supplier Deliverables Schedule and supplier Master Document List. Follow up on late submissions, internal review returns, and resubmittals with the responsible team members.
• Compare reported progress with agreed milestones. Promptly raise missed dates, unanswered requests, missing material, or other concerns that could affect fabrication, testing, shipment, or site arrival.
• Support manufacturing and shipment-readiness checks by collecting material status, progress evidence, inspection dates, packing lists, and shipping documents. Participate in supplier-shop visits as assigned.
• Follow up with Logistics and Site Material Control on delivery status, receiving reports, and overages, shortages, or damage. Track assigned exceptions to closure or an agreed handoff.
• Keep action lists and expediting files current. Collect milestone, receiving, and final-document evidence for Contract Management's payment review and contract closeout. Apply feedback to improve your work.

Qualifications

• No prior expediting experience is required. Demonstrated follow-through, organization, and accuracy through education, training, employment, or other practical experience.
• Ability to compare dates and quantities, recognize discrepancies, maintain organized records, and ask clear questions when information is incomplete.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and email, for maintaining data and preparing clear updates. Ability to use AI assistants and large language models (LLMs) to streamline daily tasks, support routine automation, and check outputs for accuracy.
• Professional written and verbal communication and the confidence to follow up respectfully with suppliers and coworkers.
• Ability to manage several assigned deadlines, work collaboratively, accept coaching, and raise concerns promptly.
• Interest in learning contracts, engineering documents, manufacturing sequences, project schedules, and Kiewit's systems and processes.

Preferred qualifications

• Coursework, a certificate, or an associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, construction management, or a related field. Equivalent practical experience is valued; a degree is not required.
• Internship or work experience in procurement, manufacturing, logistics, construction, materials coordination, document control, or a related military specialty.
• Exposure to material management systems and the ability to learn unfamiliar platforms.

Other Requirements:

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.