Material Coordinator

Kiewit; Point Pleasant (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Materials Coordinator to oversee the material lifecycle on projects, from procurement to final installation support. You will work with Procurement, Construction, Warehouse Operations, Logistics, Suppliers, and Project Management to ensure materials are available when needed.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, with a degree in a related field and at least 2 years of materials management experience, proficient in Excel, and able to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in materials management, logistics, or procurement.
• 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 independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Track materials from purchase order release through delivery, receipt, storage and issuance.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Construction, Engineering, Suppliers and Logistics to align material availability with schedules.
• Monitor material deliveries and communicate shortages or delays.
• Support receiving activities by verifying quantities and documentation.
• Assist with material inspections and resolution of discrepancies.
• Maintain inventory records, material locations, and transaction documentation.
• Perform inventory audits, cycle counts, and reconciliations.
• Coordinate storage, preservation, handling, and distribution activities.
• Prepare material status and inventory reports and project documentation.
• Support warehouse operations and material issuance processes.
• Assist with logistics issues and process improvements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Bachelors in SCM or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

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:

• Barnard, Missouri
• Wichita, Kansas
• 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.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• 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.