Expediter

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Olathe, KS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference. As a Expediter you will have the opportunity to perform mildly complex expediting activities to support project teams, which may expand to more complex activities or support across multiple projects. May be required to support other procurement duties. Receives general supervision.

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

BA or BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, Technical / Engineering, Construction Management or related field (preferred)
Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree
Proficient Attention to Detail
Proficient Communication - Written and Oral.
Proficient Computer Skills - Databases and MS Office.
Basic Contract Comprehension.
Proficient Data Entry.
Basic Mathematics.
Proficient Organizational Skills.
Basic Problem Solving.
Basic Project Process Management.
Basic Schedule and Planning Understanding

Responsibilities

Knowledge of project requirements from initiation, is proactive on the information available and is able to support the development of the project expediting plan
Proficient in the functions of the expediting tools used to track vendor performance and deliverables.
Coordinates and leads the tracking process through appropriate communications with the project and supply chain, and collaborates with engineering and material receiving regarding tracked submittments and equipment status.
Reviews and evaluates Vendor schedules (production planning, shop workflow, material acquisition, assembly, shipment) to identify discrepancies in regards to established project requirements.
Calculates, tracks and maintains liquidated damage (or other, as required) positions, following contracted agreed articles.
Prepares status reports and presents to project management
May receive, organize and upload equipment shipping details to field material receiving system, or coordinates this information with the field for upload.
Understands relevant contract responsibilities as they pertain to order delivery and expediting activities.
May train others in the function of an Expediter.
Files appropriate record documents and follows Corporate and project filing rules.
May be responsible for shop visits to monitor / check progress and shop position . Individual contributor with no subordinates