Material Manager

Kiewit; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Senior Material Manager to provide leadership for large heavy construction projects. You will manage staff and craft employees and interact with site management, equipment vendors, subcontractors and service providers. Travel and relocation for long-term and short-term field assignments are required.

The role focuses on purchasing and material control, developing policies, overseeing material receipt, storage and issuance, and delivering on project schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• BA degree and 8+ years in power or industrial construction.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all material management functions.
• Working knowledge of site purchasing, execution, estimating and their impact on material management.
• Ability to lead others and manage complex processes.
• Capable of relocating for long-term and short-term field assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead material management team including both craft and staff personnel.
• Oversee receipt, storage, and issuance of project materials.
• Develop and maintain policies for material control with minimal outside assistance.
• Manage projections, financial planning, delivery schedules and reporting.
• Coordinate site security, temporary facilities and related logistics.
• Supervise mobilization/demobilization of large projects.
• Negotiate and coordinate with suppliers on material acquisitions.
• Track OSD&E resolution and ensure procedures are followed.
• Provide training and audits for material management processes.
• Enforce material management procedures within the project team.

Skills

SME

Leadership

Purchasing

Material control

Budgeting

Project management

Education

BA degree

Job description

Requisition ID: 178553
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: DHO Kiewit Supply Network
Department: Supply Chain Management
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Material Manager, you provide leadership and management for large heavy construction projects. This position manages staff and craft employees and interacts with senior site management, equipment vendors, subcontractors and service providers. You must must possess experience in both purchasing and material control, and must be able to travel and relocate for long-term and short-term field assignments. This position is operational in nature dealing significantly with field issues at active projects.

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

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, Seminole, TX (West TX)

Must be willing to "go where the work is" now and in the future!

Responsibilities

• Ensure project specific safety plan is followed by material management group while promoting a safety-first mentality and culture site wide.
• Develop and direct material management team including both craft and staff personnel.
• Implement and maintain policies and procedures for material control with minimal outside assistance.
• Oversee receipt, storage, and issuance of project materials.
• Responsible for projections, financial planning, delivery schedules and material management reporting.
• Manage project support functions such as site security, portable toilets, temporary fencing, dumpsters, trailer setup, etc.
• Supervise the completion of large project mobilization and/or demobilization.
• Represent company in negotiations and coordination with suppliers.
• Verify OSD&E resolution is being tracked.
• Provide training and conduct material management related audits to ensure procedures are followed.
• Communicate and enforce material management procedures to project team.

Qualifications

• BA degree and/or eight plus years’ experience in power or industrial construction role.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all material management functions.
• Working knowledge of site purchasing, execution, estimating and their impact on material management.
• Ability to lead others and manage complex processes.
• Capable of gaining buy in cross functionally and organizationally at all levels.
• Proven ability to plan and execute project work.
• Working knowledge of prime contract requirements for project execution.
• Prior experience with tracking equipment, materials, labor budgets, trends and forecasts.
• Effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Team player who can also work independently to meet goals and objectives.
• Ability to manage, train and coach purchasing and material control staff.
• Must possess strong leadership and management skills.
• Ability to relocate for long-term and short-term field assignments as required.

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.