Material Manager

Kiewit; Mississippi; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to lead material management for large-scale construction projects. This role involves overseeing staff, managing purchasing processes, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols on-site. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in power or industrial construction and a BA degree. You'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on projects that enhance community infrastructure. Join a company committed to excellence and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports your professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Top-tier medical plans

Dental and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• BA degree and/or 8+ years’ experience in power or industrial construction.
• Subject Matter Expert on material management functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead material management for large construction projects.
• Ensure safety plans are followed and promote a safety-first culture.
• Oversee receipt, storage, and issuance of project materials.

Skills

Leadership

Material Management

Purchasing

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Communication

Project Planning

Teamwork

Education

BA degree

8+ years in construction

Job description

Homer City, PA, US Philadelphia, PA, US Clarksdale, MS, US Pittsburgh, PA, US Greenville, MS, US Meridian, MS, US

Requisition ID: 176104

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: DHO Kiewit Supply Network

Department: Supply Chain Management

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The position provides project specific leadership and material management for large construction projects. This position manages staff and craft employees and interacts with senior site management, vendors, subcontractors and service providers. Candidate must possess experience in both purchasing and material control. Travel or relocation for long-term and short-term field assignments will be required. The position is operational in nature dealing significantly with field issues at active projects.

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:

• 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.

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.