Material Manager (On-site) - Texas

mullins; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mullins Mechanical is seeking a Material Manager to lead the material management function for large-scale construction projects, directing Material Coordinators and Expediters to ensure timely field deliveries.

You will oversee the complete material lifecycle, maintain real-time inventory, coordinate with procurement and field operations, and implement efficient storage and laydown processes to minimize loss and delays.

Job description

Mullins Mechanical is a leader in industrial and large commercial mechanical, plumbing, HVAC construction projects. Our projects are often in the industrial and manufacturing environments, such as manufacturing facilities, automotive plants, chemical plants, distribution centers, warehouses, and other large commercial facilities. We are a self-performing specialty contractor specializing in design-build applications, HVAC systems, plumbing, process piping systems, boiler and chiller systems, equipment installation and rigging, plant relocation and maintenance, and metal fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the material management function for large-scale construction projects, including oversight and daily direction of Material Coordinators and Material Expediters.


• Oversee the complete material lifecycle from receiving through installation, ensuring materials are received, inspected, documented, stored, issued, tracked, and delivered to the field as required.


• Manage shipping and receiving activities, including delivery coordination, unloading, verification of packing slips and purchase orders, discrepancy resolution, and documentation of damaged or missing materials.


• Maintain accurate, real-time inventory records for materials and equipment and ensure material status is consistently updated in company systems, spreadsheets, and project tracking tools.


• Develop and maintain organized inventory, laydown, warehouse, and storage processes that support efficient material flow and minimize loss, damage, theft, or unnecessary handling.


• Implement inventory control procedures, conduct routine audits and cycle counts, reconcile discrepancies, and maintain accurate records for reporting and auditing purposes.


• Develop and implement project-specific material management and logistics plans aligned with project schedules, procurement activities, fabrication needs, and field installation priorities.


• Coordinate with Project Management, Field Operations, Procurement, Project Services, vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to identify material requirements and ensure materials are available when needed.


• Track material from order and shipment through receipt, staging, issuance, and installation; proactively identify shortages, delays, missing items, or other risks that could impact the project schedule.


• Manage delivery schedules, site logistics, laydown areas, storage locations, and material distribution to ensure safe and efficient movement of materials across the project site.


• Use spreadsheets and company systems to enter, organize, track, and report material quantities, locations, delivery status, inventory levels, and installation progress.


• Provide regular updates to project leadership regarding inventory status, upcoming deliveries, material shortages, logistics constraints, and potential schedule impacts.


• Communicate with suppliers and vendors to resolve shipping, receiving, quality, quantity, and documentation