Material Controls Leader for Major Projects

Worley; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Manager, Material Controls to lead material planning, inventory control, and distribution for major construction projects. You will coordinate with procurement, logistics, engineering, and construction teams to prevent shortages and improve material visibility.

The role demands 10+ years in material controls or related fields, with EPC/EPCM exposure, and a strong track record in warehouse operations and ERP-driven processes. This is an on-site position in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Logistics, Operations Management, or related discipline.
• Typically 10+ years of experience in material controls, supply chain management, warehouse operations, logistics, procurement support, construction operations, or related project services functions.
• Demonstrated experience supporting EPC, EPCM, industrial, energy, chemicals, resources, infrastructure, manufacturing, or construction projects.
• Strong understanding of material control processes including receiving, storage, preservation, issuance, inventory management, and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Leading all project material control activities to support safe, efficient, and successful project execution.
• Developing and implementing material control strategies aligned with project schedules, construction plans, and business objectives.
• Managing material control personnel, warehouse teams, coordinators, and field material specialists.
• Ensuring all project materials and equipment are properly identified, quantified, requisitioned, tracked, and distributed in accordance with project requirements.
• Coordinating closely with Procurement, Logistics, Expediting, Engineering, Construction, and Project Controls teams.
• Establishing material management procedures, inventory controls, and reporting processes.
• Monitoring material availability and identifying potential shortages, delays, or supply chain risks that could impact project execution.
• Managing material receiving, inspection, storage, preservation, issuance, transfer, and inventory control activities.
• Ensuring warehouse operations comply with project requirements, company procedures, and quality standards.
• Supporting construction teams by ensuring timely delivery and availability of materials required for field execution.
• Reviewing material forecasts, inventory levels, consumption rates, and stocking requirements to optimize material utilization.
• Monitoring material management performance metrics and implementing improvements to enhance project execution.
• Supporting material reconciliation, inventory audits, surplus management, and project closeout activities.
• Identifying material-related risks and developing mitigation plans to support project objectives.
• Coordinating with vendors, suppliers, and logistics providers to resolve material delivery and inventory issues.
• Supporting project leadership with material status reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives related to warehouse operations, inventory management, material tracking systems, and construction readiness.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, customer expectations, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Safety and compliance

Inventory and logistics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Worley is seeking a Manager, Material Controls to lead material planning, inventory control, and distribution for major construction projects. You will coordinate with procurement, logistics, engineering, and construction teams to prevent shortages and improve material visibility.

The role demands 10+ years in material controls or related fields, with EPC/EPCM exposure, and a strong track record in warehouse operations and ERP-driven processes. This is an on-site position in the U.S.