Senior Materials Manager - Construction Projects

Kiewit; Point Pleasant (WV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Senior Materials Manager to lead the materials program for assigned projects, ensuring planning, procurement, receiving, storage, issuing, tracking, and delivery align with project schedules. This role serves as the primary conduit between construction, procurement, logistics, suppliers, and field operations.

The position requires strong leadership to develop and coach materials teams, drive inventory accuracy, and support mobilization/demobilization across projects and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in supply chain, construction, business, engineering, logistics, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in materials management, supply chain, logistics, procurement, warehousing, inventory management, or related disciplines.
• Experience leading materials programs on large industrial, infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, transportation, or EPC projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall project materials program from startup through closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for site materials management and related material concerns.
• Lead project mobilization and demobilization activities for materials management operations.
• Develop project materials management plans, procedures, and staffing strategies for warehouse operations.
• Coordinate 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory tracking tools

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Senior Materials Manager to lead the materials program for assigned projects, ensuring planning, procurement, receiving, storage, issuing, tracking, and delivery align with project schedules. This role serves as the primary conduit between construction, procurement, logistics, suppliers, and field operations.

The position requires strong leadership to develop and coach materials teams, drive inventory accuracy, and support mobilization/demobilization across projects and