Field Material Controller

Jacobs; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Stock purchase program

Paid time off (PPTO)

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Field Material Controller for Advanced Manufacturing at a Saint Francisville, LA site. You will manage field material control activities for major capital equipment and materials under supervision, coordinating with project teams and procurement leads to ensure timely deliveries.

The role requires hands-on site experience, familiarity with MM software, and the ability to work in a team, with potential growth into Construction Management or Procurement paths.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in business, construction, supply chain, operations management or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of experience in capital equipment material control preferred.
• 2+ years of hands-on site experience in large-scale construction environments.
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Certificate (OSHA 30 preferred).
• Experience with Materials Management software and purchasing systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Interest in pursuing Construction Management or Procurement.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of material control processes, procedures, and tools.
• Review shipment release requests and ensure authorization per PO terms.
• Advise stakeholders on shipment releases and authorization processes.
• Administer MRRs, MIRs, and OS&D reports.
• Maintain a materials preservation register.
• Maintain material control documentation in a repository.
• Identify material control risks and coordinate OS&D resolution.
• Work under close supervision with no direct reports.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Career interest in Construction/Proc

MS Office / Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, construction, supply chain, operations management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Smart Materials

MS Excel

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we’re not just building structures,we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state‑of‑the‑art Advanced Manufacturing facilitiesthat are changing our world.

As a Field Material Controller for Advanced Manufacturing at our Saint Francisville, LA location, you will be responsible for performing materials management activities of major capital equipment and materials while under close supervision or under clearly defined procedures.

Join a knowledgeable and supportive team as you perform field material control transactions associated with purchased materials and/or equipment as assigned. The Associate Material Controller demonstrates basic knowledge and understanding of materials management concepts, principles and practices, and techniques of ensuring task completion.

The Field Material Control Professional reports directly to the Manager of Material Control, Advanced Manufacturing. While supporting Jacobs’ Projects, the Field Material Controller will report indirectly to the assigned Project Procurement Manager (PPM) or Materials Lead.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi‑tasking in a fast‑paced environment and we will help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together!

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Develop an understanding of material control processes, procedures, and tools, basic procurement principles and practices, techniques of ensuring task completion, project delivery processes, and supplier relationship expectations
• Utilize established policies, procedures, systems, and tools.
• Review Shipment Release Request related Supplier documentation and ensure that Shipment Authorizations are approved in accordance with terms and conditions agreed within the purchase order and the Material Control Execution Plan.
• Advise stakeholders how to create & initiate shipment releases and help them in understanding the overall shipment authorization process.
• Administer Material Receiving Reports (MRRs), Material Issue Requests (MIRs) and Over shipment / Under shipment / Damaged Reports (OS&Ds)
• Maintain a register of Materials requiring preservation activities to be performed.
• Evaluate facts surrounding material control related problem areas and apply remedies to resolve them
• Maintain material control documentation in a repository
• Identify and advise management of material control related risks
• Participate in the coordination of OS&D resolution
• Work under close supervision. No direct reports or supervision responsibilities
• Coordinate with project or departmental personnel in performance of the material control activities.

Here’s what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in business, construction, supply chain, operations management, or equivalent project experience
• 2-5 years of experience in capital equipment material control is preferred.
• 2+ years of hands‑on site experience within complex, large‑scale construction environments.
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Certificate. OSHA 30 preferred.
• Experience in Advanced Manufacturing (or related industry) projects is ideal.
• Experience using MS Office tools, including intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills.
• 2+ years of experience using Materials Management software &/or Enterprise Purchasing Systems, including hands‑on expertise with inventory control and procurement processes (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Smart Materials) is preferred
• An expressed interest in pursuing a career in Construction Management or Procurement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work and thrive in a team environment.
• Strong problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• A drive to solve complex and challenging problems.
• Ability to work on-site in Saint Francisville, LA.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about.

• Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave.
• And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $61,700.00 to $84,800.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on July 08, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.