Senior Material Manager - Field Construction & Procurement

Kiewit; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Senior Material Manager to provide leadership for large heavy construction projects. You will manage staff and craft employees and interact with site management, equipment vendors, subcontractors and service providers. Travel and relocation for long-term and short-term field assignments are required.

The role focuses on purchasing and material control, developing policies, overseeing material receipt, storage and issuance, and delivering on project schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• BA degree and 8+ years in power or industrial construction.
• 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 relocating for long-term and short-term field assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead material management team including both craft and staff personnel.
• Oversee receipt, storage, and issuance of project materials.
• Develop and maintain policies for material control with minimal outside assistance.
• Manage projections, financial planning, delivery schedules and reporting.
• Coordinate site security, temporary facilities and related logistics.
• Supervise mobilization/demobilization of large projects.
• Negotiate and coordinate with suppliers on material acquisitions.
• Track OSD&E resolution and ensure procedures are followed.
• Provide training and audits for material management processes.
• Enforce material management procedures within the project team.

Skills

SME

Leadership

Purchasing

Material control

Budgeting

Project management

Education

BA degree

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Senior Material Manager to provide leadership for large heavy construction projects. You will manage staff and craft employees and interact with site management, equipment vendors, subcontractors and service providers. Travel and relocation for long-term and short-term field assignments are required.

The role focuses on purchasing and material control, developing policies, overseeing material receipt, storage and issuance, and delivering on project schedules and budgets.