Materials Manager

Talentify; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 128,943,000 - 157,046,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Fund

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Materials Manager in Austin, TX for a 12-month contract. The role oversees receiving, storage, and transfer of client-procured materials to subcontractors across project sites, with technical oversight of Field Materials Coordinators and cross-team collaboration to keep shipments on schedule.

The position requires T&D materials management experience, with travel up to 20%, and onsite work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 11 years of direct materials management experience in the engineering and construction industry.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; able to work with teams and manage subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage receiving, inspection, storage, and transfer of client-procured materials and equipment to subcontractors at project sites.
• Direct and oversee the Field Materials Coordinator, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Analyze and present material status reports to ensure shipments are on schedule.
• Advise Procurement on developments impacting cost, schedule, and client relationships.
• Coordinate delivery schedules between job site and procurement.
• Oversee receiving for all incoming shipments.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Primavera

Job description

Materials Manager

Location: Austin, TX

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $45.00–$55.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Up to 20%; expense reimbursement provided; fleet truck provided
• Conversion: Contract-to-hire potential for the right candidate
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

Responsible for managing material receiving, inventory, storage, and distribution across an evolving T&D and substation program. Requires T&D materials management experience, with responsibility for overseeing subcontractors, coordinating with the client and project teams, and ensuring materials are tracked, controlled, and available to support ongoing construction activities as projects are added to the program.

The Materials Manager is responsible for managing the receiving, inspection, storage, and transfer of all client-procured materials and equipment to subcontractors at the various project sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the receiving, inspection, storage, and transfer of all client-procured materials and equipment to subcontractors at the various project sites.
• Direct and oversee the work of the Field Materials Coordinator, providing guidance, mentorship, and facilitating their development.
• Analyze and present material status reports to validate and verify all shipments are delivered on schedule.
• Advise the Procurement team of any developments that may impact the project cost, schedule, and client relationship.
• Coordinate delivery schedules and timing between the job site and procurement.
• Direct and oversee the receiving process for all incoming shipments of materials and equipment.
• Implement, oversee, and administer all project materials reporting processes and procedures, including Material Receiving Reports (MRR) and Over, Short, and Damaged reports (OS&D), and distribute to the designated project and/or client personnel.
• Perform inspections of all materials delivered to the project site.
• Develop site logistics plans.
• Develop, maintain, and oversee all project site warehouse facilities.
• Develop, maintain, and oversee all project laydown yards.
• Oversee the storage and maintenance of all materials and equipment as required by the specific project contract.
• Assist the Quality Assurance/Quality Control manager with preventive maintenance and associated recordkeeping of all material and equipment in storage.
• Oversee the transfer of custody of materials and equipment to the designated subcontractors at the project site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Required Skills

• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Primavera scheduling reports and other material/submittal tracker reports.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Must be team-oriented with good management skills and the ability to be self-motivated with little or no supervision.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Required Experience

• 11 years of direct materials management experience in the engineering and construction industry.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Up to 20% travel required.
• Expense reimbursement provided.
• Fleet truck provided.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This infrastructure engineering and construction firm has been designing and building essential city and critical infrastructure since 1898 — more than 125 years of continuous operation. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and operating from 75 offices across the country and internationally, the firm has grown to more than 14,500 employee-owners generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue, serving sectors including energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare. What sets this organization apart is its 100% employee-ownership model through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which aligns professional incentives with company performance and has earned the firm a 4.2 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor across more than 1,800 reviews, with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace. Teams here include civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, and program management professionals who engage with complex, consequential, and often one-of-a-kind projects — from designing major airport expansions to building large-scale energy infrastructure.