Senior Materials Manager - EPC/EPCM Projects

WorleyParsons; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Materials Manager to lead planning, control, and delivery of project materials on large EPC/EPCM projects in Houston, TX. You will collaborate with engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and project management to develop and execute materials strategies that keep critical paths on track and costs under control.

You will oversee a materials management team, drive bulk procurement, implement data-driven reporting in AVEVA ERM, SAP, and MMS, and ensure safe,

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive experience in Materials Control or Materials Management within EPC or EPCM project environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading materials management teams on large, complex industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of EPC/EPCM materials management processes, systems, and industry best practices.
• Experience managing the complete materials lifecycle from planning through receipt, storage, distribution, preservation, and final disposition.
• Strong understanding of construction-driven materials planning and coordination across engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction functions.
• Experience supporting pipe, structural steel, and module fabrication activities.
• Working knowledge of Construction Work Packages (CWP), Advanced Work Packages (AWP), and Procurement Work Packages (PWP).
• Experience using enterprise materials management systems such as AVEVA ERM, SmartPlant Materials, SAP, Oracle, MMS, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze complex datasets and develop meaningful reports.
• Experience using reporting and visualization tools such as Power BI or other data analytics platforms.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse, multidisciplinary, and geographically dispersed teams.
• The ability to identify project risks early and implement practical solutions that support project success.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Flexibility to travel for project assignments and work adjusted schedules when project needs require.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of project materials management from planning through final disposition.
• Develop and implement project-specific Materials Management Strategies, Plans, Procedures, and Materials Responsibility Matrices.
• Manage day-to-day activities and workload of the materials management team.
• Ensure compliance with Worley policies, procedures, delegated authority requirements, and the Worley Code of Conduct.
• Coordinate materials management activities across engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, fabrication, and project management teams.
• Plan project material requirements by aligning engineering deliverables, construction priorities, procurement schedules, and project execution plans.
• Overseeing the safe receipt, preservation, storage, handling, security, issuing, and disposal of project materials.
• Develop bulk materials procurement and execution strategies that support project schedules and minimize waste.
• Identifying appropriate contingency requirements for bulk materials to effectively manage fabrication and construction losses.
• Monitoring material availability, shortages, delivery status, and inventory levels while proactively resolving supply chain challenges.
• Coordinating and supporting the development of Construction Work Packages (CWP), Advanced Work Packages (AWP), and Procurement Work Packages (PWP).
• Ensuring accurate and timely maintenance of materials management data within enterprise systems such as AVEVA ERM, SmartPlant Materials, SAP, Oracle, or MMS.
• Producing and analyzing materials reports, shortage reports, inventory reports, and performance metrics to support project decision-making.
• Participating in project risk assessments and identifying materials-related risks while developing practical mitigation strategies.
• Working closely with suppliers, procurement teams, and project stakeholders to ensure materials are delivered safely, efficiently, and according to project requirements.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives that enhance materials management processes, systems, and project performance.
• Coaching and developing team members while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment.
• Encouraging innovation and sharing best practices that improve materials management outcomes across projects.

Skills

Materials management

Leadership

EPC/EPCM

Lifecycle planning

Fabrication knowledge

Excel advanced

Power BI

ERP MMS SAP Oracle

Data reporting

Tools

AVEVA ERM

SmartPlant Materials

SAP

Oracle

MMS

Job description

Worley is seeking a Materials Manager to lead planning, control, and delivery of project materials on large EPC/EPCM projects in Houston, TX. You will collaborate with engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and project management to develop and execute materials strategies that keep critical paths on track and costs under control.

You will oversee a materials management team, drive bulk procurement, implement data-driven reporting in AVEVA ERM, SAP, and MMS, and ensure safe,