Senior Material Manager – Construction Projects

Kiewit; Point Pleasant (WV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision plans

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Supply Network is seeking a Senior Material Manager to lead material management for large heavy construction projects across multiple locations in the United States. The role requires experience managing staff, coordinating with vendors and subcontractors, and traveling to field sites.

Strong leadership and SME knowledge in material control are essential. You will oversee procurement, storage, and issue of materials, develop schedules, and ensure compliance with client specifications.

Qualifications

• BA degree and/or eight plus years’ experience in power or industrial construction.
• SME on all material management functions.
• Knowledge of site purchasing, execution, and estimating implications.
• Ability to lead others and manage complex processes.
• Cross-functional buy-in and organizational influence.
• Proven project work planning and execution ability.
• Knowledge of prime contract requirements for project execution.
• Experience tracking equipment, materials, labor budgets, trends and forecasts.
• Strong time management, organization, and multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project safety plan is followed by material management group.
• Develop and direct material management team including craft and staff.
• Implement and maintain policies for material control with minimal outside assistance.
• Oversee receipt, storage, and issuance of project materials.
• Handle projections, financial planning, delivery schedules and reporting.
• Manage project support functions (site security, facilities, etc.).
• Supervise large project mobilization/demobilization.
• Represent company in supplier negotiations and coordination.
• Track OSD&E resolution and conduct audits for procedures.
• Train and coach purchasing and material control staff.

Skills

Leadership

Material mgmt

Purchasing

Project planning

Budget tracking

Contract knowledge

Team leadership

Relocation

Education

BA degree

Job description

Kiewit Supply Network is seeking a Senior Material Manager to lead material management for large heavy construction projects across multiple locations in the United States. The role requires experience managing staff, coordinating with vendors and subcontractors, and traveling to field sites.

Strong leadership and SME knowledge in material control are essential. You will oversee procurement, storage, and issue of materials, develop schedules, and ensure compliance with client specifications.