Senior Materials & Inventory Manager - Construction Projects

Kiewit

Lee's Summit (MO)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

43 hours ago

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Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Senior Materials Manager to lead the materials program for assigned projects. You will ensure planning, procurement, receiving, storage, and delivery activities align with project schedules and safety standards.

You will guide site materials teams, develop processes, drive inventory accuracy, andWork with procurement, logistics, and field operations to optimize material availability and mobilization. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Business, Engineering, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
8+ years of progressive experience in materials management, supply chain, logistics, procurement, warehousing, inventory management, or related disciplines.
Experience managing materials programs on large industrial, infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, transportation, or EPC projects.
Strong understanding of materials planning, inventory control, warehouse operations, logistics coordination, and field material management.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and effectively collaborate across multiple functional groups.
Experience supporting project mobilization and demobilization activities.
Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to analyze material data, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
Experience utilizing ERP systems, inventory management systems, and materials tracking tools.
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across project teams.
Willingness to travel or relocate based on project needs.

Responsibilities

Manage the overall project materials program from project startup through closeout.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all site materials management activities and construction-related material concerns.
Lead project mobilization and demobilization activities for materials management operations.
Develop project materials management plans, procedures, staffing strategies, and warehouse operations plans.
Coordinate closely with Procurement, Construction, Project Controls, Engineering, Logistics, and Project Management to ensure material requirements are understood and executed.
Oversee material receiving, warehousing, inventory control, preservation, issuance, and surplus material management activities.
Monitor material status and proactively identify risks that could impact project schedules or field productivity.
Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of material deliveries, inventory levels, shortages, and critical material requirements.
Lead materials status meetings and communicate material readiness to project stakeholders.
Manage warehouse operations and field material teams to ensure safe, organized, and efficient work execution.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, logistics providers, and project teams.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, warehouse efficiency, and material availability.
Resolve complex materials-related issues and provide recommendations to project leadership.
Ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards, and project requirements.
Develop, mentor, and empower materials personnel through coaching, accountability, and leadership.
Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, ownership, and operational excellence.