Staff Expeditor - Construction

Burns & McDonnell; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Akron, OH is seeking a Staff Expeditor to support EPC procurement as orders are released through project closeout. You will track deliverables, monitor supplier production schedules, prepare status reports, resolve delays, coordinate transportation and lifting plans with site teams, and ensure on-site deliveries and final documentation align with payment milestones.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in business or construction management and at least 3 years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Construction management or related field and 3 years direct experience in project procurement expediting required.
• Or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Basic knowledge of Primavera scheduling reports and the use of material/submittal tracking software is preferred.
• Ability to multi-task to support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be team oriented with the ability to work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Track the receipt, inspection, approval and return of all deliverables required by the contract.
• Monitor and report the supplier's production schedule to ensure milestones are being met.
• Prepare and present schedule updates and other status reports to the project team.
• Assess potential fabrication or shipment delays and collaborate with the supplier to resolve to meet deliverables.
• Consult with the supplier to ensure timely transportation and lifting plans and communicate these plans to the jobsite according to construction sequencing parameters.
• Manage and schedule deliveries to multiple sites and serves as a liaison between the supplier and the site personnel.
• Manage material deliveries onsite and identify and report discrepancies to the supplier and recommend resolution of the discrepancies.
• Ensure final documentation is submitted for completion of payment milestones.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills (MS Office)

Multi-tasking

Team oriented

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or construction management

Tools

Primavera scheduling reports

Material/submittal tracking software

Job description

Description

The Staff Expeditor is responsible for providing the expediting deliverables for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects upon receipt of an approved purchase order through the closeout of the project.

• Track the receipt, inspection, approval and return of all deliverables required by the contract.
• Monitor and report the supplier's production schedule to ensure milestones are being met.
• Prepare and present schedule updates and other status reports to the project team.
• Assess potential fabrication or shipment delays and collaborate with the supplier to resolve to meet deliverables.
• Consult with the supplier to ensure timely transportation and lifting plans and communicate these plans to the jobsite according to construction sequencing parameters.
• Manage and schedule deliveries to multiple sites and serves as a liaison between the supplier and the site personnel.
• Manage material deliveries onsite and identify and report discrepancies to the supplier and recommend resolution of the discrepancies.
• Ensure final documentation is submitted for completion of payment milestones.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Construction management or related field. and 3 years direct experience in project procurement expediting required.
• Or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Basic knowledge of Primavera scheduling reports and the use of material/submittal tracking software is preferred.
• Ability to multi-task to support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be team oriented with the ability to work with limited supervision.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Procurement

Primary Location US-OH-Akron

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 265160

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DNI #CDB