Material Coordinator

Kiewit; Barnard (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Materials Coordinator to manage and track project materials through procurement, receipt, storage, and issuance. You will work with Procurement, Construction, Warehouse Operations, Logistics, Suppliers, and Project Management to ensure materials are available for execution.

The role emphasizes maintaining accurate inventory, monitoring deliveries, and supporting receiving, inspections, and distribution to the field in a fast-paced project environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, Construction Management, Engineering, or related.
• 2+ years' experience in materials management, inventory control, logistics, or construction projects.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Track materials from purchase order release through delivery, receipt, storage, and issuance.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Construction, Engineering, Suppliers, and Logistics teams to align with schedules.
• Monitor material deliveries and communicate shortages, delays, or risks.
• Support receiving activities by verifying quantities and documentation against purchase orders.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and perform cycle counts and reconciliations.
• Ensure proper material storage, handling, and distribution to the field.

Skills

Materials management

Inventory control

Logistics coordination

Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

Job description

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Barnard, MO, US Houston, TX, US Wichita, KS, US Point Pleasant, WV, US

Requisition ID:182492

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:DHO Kiewit Supply Network

Department:Supply Chain Management

Market:Corporate Home Office

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

The Materials Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and tracking project materials throughout the material lifecycle, from procurement and receipt through storage, inventory control, issuance, and final installation support. This role works closely with Procurement, Construction, Warehouse Operations, Logistics, Suppliers, and Project Management teams to ensure materials are available when needed to support project execution.

The Materials Coordinator plays a critical role in maintaining accurate inventory records, monitoring material deliveries, supporting receiving and inspection activities, and ensuring materials are properly stored, preserved, and distributed to the field. The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

District Overview

Kiewit Supply Network group 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 an appropriate level of quality and ensure materials and services are delivered on schedule and in compliance with the client’s specifications and expectations.

Location

Currently we are looking for people to support projects in the following locations:

• Point Pleasant, West Virginia
• Houston, Texas

Must be willing to go where the work is, both now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Track materials from purchase order release through delivery, receipt, storage, and issuance.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Construction, Engineering, Suppliers, and Logistics teams to ensure material availability aligns with project schedules.
• Monitor material deliveries and communicate potential shortages, delays, or other supply chain risks.
• Support receiving activities by verifying quantities and documentation against purchase orders and shipping records.
• Assist with material inspections and resolution of receiving discrepancies, damaged shipments, and inventory issues.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, material locations, and transaction documentation within company systems.
• Perform inventory audits, cycle counts, and physical inventory reconciliations.
• Coordinate material storage, preservation, handling, and distribution activities.
• Prepare and maintain material status reports, inventory reports, and other project-related documentation.
• Support warehouse operations, laydown yard activities, and material issuance processes.
• Assist with the resolution of logistics, transportation, and material control issues.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, quality requirements, and material management procedures.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and inventory optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years' of experience supporting materials management, inventory control, logistics, warehouse operations, procurement, or construction projects.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.

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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.