Field Materials Coordinator for Construction Projects

Kiewit; Point Pleasant (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan with match

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Material Coordinator to support material management at the jobsite, interacting with construction staff and handling materials. The role may involve long-term relocation and field assignments, with opportunities to assist on large projects in multiple districts.

The position emphasizes operating with advanced material handling software, reporting, and collaboration with the Material Manager to ensure smooth mobilization and demobilization processes.

Qualifications

• BA degree or at least 2+ years’ experience in an industrial construction related role.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage and maintain advanced material handling software and databases.
• Introductory knowledge of site purchasing and its impact to material management.
• Knowledge of the project goals and how to contribute to those goals.
• Basic knowledge of prime contract flow downs for suppliers and subcontractor terms and conditions.
• Basic ability to track equipment, materials, trends, and forecasts.
• Basic risk evaluation, mitigation and claims management skills.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work in teams.
• Ability to relocate for long and short-term field assignments.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety-first mentality and culture.
• Control and involvement of receipt, storage, and issuance of project materials.
• Assist in the completion of project mobilization and/or demobilization effort.
• Assist Material Manager on field material handling activities.
• Prepare and distribute material management specific reports to project staff. (Daily Doc, OSD&E, MRR, PO, etc.)
• Promote material control plan and communicate material management procedures to project team.
• Perform receiving and processing functions on varying size of projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Relocation willingness

Safety awareness

Education

BA degree or 2+ years’ experience in an industrial construction related role

Tools

Material handling software

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an Entry Level Material Coordinator to support material management at the jobsite, interacting with construction staff and handling materials. The role may involve long-term relocation and field assignments, with opportunities to assist on large projects in multiple districts.

The position emphasizes operating with advanced material handling software, reporting, and collaboration with the Material Manager to ensure smooth mobilization and demobilization processes.