Site Materials Manager – Industrial Construction
Location: Abernathy, TX
Position Type: Full Time
Reports To: Project Manager on site; Manager of Procurement functionally
We’re seeking an experienced Site Materials Manager to lead materials, inventory, logistics, and equipment coordination for industrial construction projects.
In this role, you’ll ensure materials and equipment are available when needed, accurately tracked, properly stored, and distributed to support construction schedules. You’ll lead material coordinators, material handlers, equipment operators, and clerks while partnering with procurement, construction leadership, vendors, and QA/QC teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain material procurement and distribution plans aligned with construction schedules and field priorities.
- Coordinate with the Project Manager and construction team to anticipate upcoming material and equipment needs.
- Review purchase requisitions for alignment with project requirements and budgets.
- Partner with procurement to evaluate suppliers, coordinate purchases, and expedite deliveries.
- Work with vendors on pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
- Identify potential shortages, delivery delays, and supply issues, and coordinate timely solutions.
Inventory, Receiving & Logistics
- Oversee receiving, inspection, storage, tracking, and distribution of project materials and equipment.
- Maintain accurate inventory levels to prevent shortages, reduce excess stock, and minimize waste.
- Coordinate transportation and deliveries to and from the construction site.
- Ensure materials reach the appropriate work areas to support field execution.
- Conduct regular inventory audits and resolve discrepancies.
- Coordinate construction equipment utilization, maintenance, and scheduling.
Quality, Documentation & Reporting
- Work with QA/QC to verify incoming materials and equipment meet project specifications and quality requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of receipts, issues, transfers, and other material transactions.
- Keep material certifications, test reports, and supporting documentation current and organized.
- Receive and process available project invoices in Coupa.
- Update materials databases and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly status reports.
- Track material usage, waste, delivery performance, and inventory trends to identify improvements.
Team Leadership, Safety & Cost Control
- Direct daily activities for material coordinators, handlers, equipment operators, expeditors, and clerks.
- Assign resources based on project priorities and provide team training and guidance.
- Enforce site safety requirements for material handling, storage, and equipment operation.
- Support materials and equipment budgeting, expense tracking, and cost‑saving initiatives.
- Participate in project meetings and communicate material status, risks, and action plans.
- Improve materials management processes using project lessons learned and industry best practices.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 5–8 years of experience in materials management, logistics, or supply chain operations, including at least 2–3 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of materials management practices in industrial construction.
- Experience coordinating procurement, inventory control, receiving, storage, and jobsite logistics.
- Proven ability to lead field support teams and manage changing project priorities.
- Proficiency with materials management software and Microsoft Office.
- Strong organizational, communication, problem‑solving, and time‑management skills.
- Close attention to inventory accuracy, documentation, and project deadlines.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with construction teams, procurement, vendors, and project leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant certifications in materials management, logistics, or supply chain.
- Experience using Coupa for project invoice processing.