Material Coordinator 1 - Kiewit Supply Network

Kiewit•Point Pleasant, WV

About The Position

The Material Coordinator provides project-specific support for material management activities at a jobsite, supporting a Material Manager on a large project or occasionally from a central location. The role involves significant interaction with construction staff, handling and maintaining materials, and using advanced software. It is operational in nature and addresses field issues at active jobsites. Long-term relocation and short-term field assignments are required. Current project locations include Barnard, Missouri; Point Pleasant, West Virginia; Houston, Texas; and Wichita, Kansas, and candidates must be willing to go where the work is now and in the future. Kiewit Supply Network provides procurement services to clients across construction and engineering markets, including transportation, industrial, water and wastewater, power, oil, gas and chemical, building, and mining. Its objectives include estimating and procuring equipment, materials, and services at the right price and quality, and ensuring delivery on schedule and in compliance with client specifications and expectations.

Requirements

Familiarity with advanced material-handling software and databases.
Introductory knowledge of site purchasing and its impact on material management.
Knowledge of project goals and how to contribute to them.
Basic knowledge of prime-contract flow-downs for suppliers and subcontractor terms and conditions.
Basic ability to track equipment, materials, trends, and forecasts.
Basic risk evaluation, mitigation, and claims-management skills.
Strong leadership and management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work in teams.
Ability to relocate for long- and short-term field assignments.
Regular, reliable attendance.
Ability to work productively and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
Ability to perform work safely and effectively and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment-use directions, and other policies.
Ability to work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within deadlines, and to work overtime and weekends as required.
Ability to work at various locations where conditions may vary.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Promote a safety-first mentality and culture.
Control and participate in the receipt, storage, and issuance of project materials.
Assist with project mobilization and/or demobilization.
Assist the Material Manager with field material-handling activities.
Prepare and distribute material-management reports to project staff, including Daily Doc, OSD&E, MRR, and PO reports.
Promote the material control plan and communicate material-management procedures to the project team.
Perform receiving and processing functions on projects of varying sizes.