Material Coordinator

Kiewit; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Material Coordinator to provide project-specific support for material management at the jobsite. You will assist the Material Manager on field activities, coordinate receipt, storage, and issuance, and help address site challenges on active projects.

The role requires interaction with construction staff, relocation for long and short-term field assignments, and proficiency with material handling software. Long-term opportunities and travel are expected.

Qualifications

• BA degree or 2+ years in industrial construction related role.
• Experience with advanced material handling software and databases.
• Introductory knowledge of site purchasing and its impact on material management.
• Strong project goals understanding and contribution.
• Basic knowledge of contract flow-downs for suppliers/subcontractors.
• Ability to relocate for long/short-term field assignments.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety-first mentality and culture.
• Control receipt, storage, and issuance of project materials.
• Assist in mobilization/demobilization on projects.
• Support Material Manager on field material handling.
• Prepare and distribute material management reports (Daily Doc, OSD&E, MRR, PO).
• Promote material control plans and procedures.
• Perform receiving and processing on varying project sizes.

Skills

Advanced material handling software

Leadership

Communication

Relocation willingness

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or 2+ years industrial construction experience

Tools

Material management software

Project reporting systems

Job description

Requisition ID: 179880
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: DHO Kiewit Supply Network
Department: Supply Chain Management
Market: Corporate Home Office
Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Material Coordinator provides project specific support for all material management activities at the jobsite. A Material Coordinator will support the Material Manager on a large project or occasionally from a central location. Requirements of this position include significant interaction with construction staff, handling and maintaining materials, and proficiencies with advanced software. Long-term relocation and short-term field assignments are a requirement of this position. The position is operational in nature dealing significantly with field issues at an active jobsite.

District Overview

Kiewit Supply Network 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 that ensures equipment, materials and services are consistently estimated and procured at the right price and delivered on schedule.

Location

At Kiewit, we believe in seizing opportunities wherever they may arise. Our project assignments, individual development plans, and career progression are customized to your skills, ambitions, and preferences. Your journey with Kiewit will be tailored to ensure a unique and rewarding career experience aligned with your professional goals.
Currently we are looking for people to support projects in the following locations: Wichita, KS, Homer City, PA & Seminole, TX (West TX)
Must be willing to \"go where the work is\" now and in the future!

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.

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

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.