Material Coordinator

Kiewit • Medford, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Coordinator provides project-specific support for all material management activities at the jobsite. This role will support the Material Manager on a large project or occasionally from a central location. Requirements include significant interaction with construction staff, handling and maintaining materials, and proficiencies with advanced software. Long-term relocation and short-term field assignments are a requirement of this position. The position is operational in nature, dealing significantly with field issues at an active jobsite.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree OR a minimum of 2 years’ experience in industrial construction related role.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage and maintain advanced material handling software and databases.
• Introductory knowledge of site purchasing and its impact to material management
• Knowledge of the project goals and how to contribute to those goals.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety-first mentality and culture.
• Control and involvement of receipt, storage, and issuance of project materials.
• Assist in the completion of project mobilization and/or demobilization effort.
• Assist Material Manager on field material handling activities.
• Prepare and distribute material management specific reports to project staff. (Daily Doc, OSD&E, MRR, PO, etc.)
• Promote material control plan and communicate material management procedures to project team.
• Perform receiving and processing functions on varying size of projects.
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• Life insurance
• Disability
• Retirement plans with matching
• Generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level