Materials Manager - BESS - NC

Black & Veatch Corporation; Mount Holly (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation in Mount Holly, NC, seeks a Field Materials Controller to manage receiving, inspection, storage and issuance for the project schedule. This field-based role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and timely material flow on site.

You will coordinate with engineering and procurement, maintain the Material/Inventory Management System, and ensure compliance with site procedures while supporting continuous improvement and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Seven years of relevant experience required (without a degree).
• BA or BS in Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide field-level materials receiving, inspection, storage and issuance to support the construction schedule.
• Maintain and manage the Material/Inventory Management System and ensure timely, compliant handling of materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written & oral communication

MS Office

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain or related

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Date: Aug 29, 2026

Location:

Mount Holly, NC, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company :Black & Veatch Corporation

Opportunity Type :Staff

Project Only Hire :Yes

Why Black & Veatch?

Join the Overland Contracting (a Black & Veatch company) construction team andbuild with pride. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — youownyour work, your impact, and your future. We lead withcare, andsafety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.

From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity toshape what comes next.

Why Black & Veatch

Join the Black & Veatch Construction team and build with pride. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care, and safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.

From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to shape what comes next.

Job Summary

Provides support to the project team with complex materials functions such as material receiving, inspection, storage, maintenance and issuance to ensure project equipment and materials are avaible to support the construction schedule. Responsible for integrity and use of the Material/Inventory Management System.

This is a field-based role in Mount Holly, NC.

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Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the physical receipt, inspection and documentation of incoming/outgoing project materials and equipment. Responsible for completing the project specific Materials Management Procedure. Plans, organize, implements and maintains project specific Site Receiving Rules, Laydown Areas and Warehouse Space. Manages and allocates warehouse/laydown areas, ensures proper housekeeping is maintained and inventory counts are completed as needed. Ensures all materials are received, inspected, stored, maintained and issued in a timely and compliant manner. Trains employees, staff and/or craft labor on proper receiving, storage and maintenance procedures. Liaisons with appropriate engineering and procurement personnel to ensure timely delivery of project materials and equipment. Manages the OS and D process with supply vendors and coordinates with procurement as needed. Ensures proper creation, filing, and dissemination of all Material related paperwork. Maintains the Material/Inventory Management System used by the project. Ensures preventive maintenance is tracked and completed on a timely basis to support warranty protection if applicable. Monitors the collection of surplus, scrap and salvageable materials. Tracks materials returned to vendor. Responsible for metric reporting on inventory, issues, location, OS and D's, Preventive Maintenance, Equipment Usage, Receiving and Spare Parts. Records and tracks material issues from storage area to construction. Establishes goals and measure performance of the project materials organization. Ensures field compliance with appropriate corporate and field specific procedures that insure that sound construction and business practices are maintained. Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.
• List supervised positions: Field Materials Controller and Field Materials Clerk.May also oversee craft personnel on a direct hire project under the direct supervision of discipline superintendent.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum seven (7) years relevant experience without a degree. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA or BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, Technical / Engineering, Construction Management or related field (preferred)
• Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree
• Global experience preferred
• Preferred Skills: . Basic Analytics - Creation and Interpretation . Strong Attention to Detail . Strong Communication - Written and Oral . Strong Computer - Database and MS Office . Strong Contract Comprehension . Strong Data Entry . Proficient Mathematics . Strong Organizing Data . Strong Problem Solving . Proficient Project Process Management . Proficient Schedule and Planning Understanding

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Typical construction site or office environment. Able to work in a fast paced environment. Able to work extended work weeks at project's discretion. Relocation may be required.

Courage

Directs work

Interpersonal savvy

Organizational savvy

Salary Plan

PCR: Procurement

Job Grade

016

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