Senior Materials Manager – Large-Scale Construction

Kiewit; Rock Port (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Senior Materials Manager to lead the materials program across projects in the DHO Kiewit Supply Network. You will oversee planning, procurement, receiving, storage, issuance, tracking, and delivery to support safe, efficient project execution.

The role partners with construction, procurement, logistics, and field operations; you will drive inventory accuracy, develop materials management plans, and mentor teams while promoting safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in materials management or related disciplines.
• Experience managing materials programs on large projects (industrial, EPC).
• Strong knowledge of material planning, warehouse operations and logistics.
• Ability to lead teams and collaborate across functions.
• Willingness to travel or relocate as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall project materials program from startup through closeout.
• Serve as primary contact for site materials management and material concerns.
• Lead project mobilization and demobilization for materials operations.
• Develop materials management plans, staffing strategies, and warehouse plans.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Construction, Project Controls, Engineering, Logistics, and PM.
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, inventory control, preservation, issuance, and surplus management.
• Monitor material status and identify risks that could impact schedules.
• Ensure tracking and reporting of material deliveries, inventory levels, shortages, and critical material requirements.
• Lead materials status meetings and communicate readiness to stakeholders.
• Mentor materials personnel and promote safety and operational excellence.

Skills

Materials management

ERP systems

Team leadership

Inventory control

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP software

Inventory management systems

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Senior Materials Manager to lead the materials program across projects in the DHO Kiewit Supply Network. You will oversee planning, procurement, receiving, storage, issuance, tracking, and delivery to support safe, efficient project execution.

The role partners with construction, procurement, logistics, and field operations; you will drive inventory accuracy, develop materials management plans, and mentor teams while promoting safety and operational excellence.