Material Lead

Kiewit • Town of Utica, WI

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About The Position

The Material Lead oversees all project materials management activities to ensure materials are procured, delivered, tracked, stored, and distributed in time to support project execution. The role partners with Procurement, Construction, Engineering, Suppliers, Expediting, Logistics, and Project Management teams to align material availability with project schedules, budgets, and operational requirements.

The position is part of Kiewit Supply Network, which provides procurement services to construction and engineering clients across markets including transportation, water and wastewater, power, oil, gas and chemical, building, and mining. The group focuses on ensuring equipment, materials, and services are appropriately estimated and procured, meet quality expectations, and are delivered on schedule and in compliance with client specifications.

The role is sought for Kemmerer, Wyoming, or Houston, Texas. The employee must be willing to work where the work is, now and in the future, and may work at various locations and under varying conditions. Overtime and weekends may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 7+ years of experience in materials management, supply chain, procurement, logistics, warehouse operations, or project controls.
• Experience supporting large-scale EPC, industrial, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, or construction projects.
• Knowledge of material lifecycle management, inventory control, warehousing, logistics, and supplier coordination processes.
• Proficiency with ERP and materials management systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent platforms.
• Must be willing to work where the work is, now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead project materials management activities from project kickoff through closeout.
• Develop and maintain material management plans, workflows, and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, and Construction teams to identify material requirements and priorities.
• Monitor material status from requisition through delivery and installation.
• Coordinate with suppliers, expeditors, logistics providers, and site personnel to ensure material availability supports project schedules.
• Track material shortages, delays, and risk items and drive mitigation plans.
• Manage material receiving, storage, inventory control, preservation, and issuance processes.
• Oversee implementation and use of material management systems and tracking tools.
• Maintain accurate records of material commitments, receipts, inventory levels, transfers, and surplus materials.
• Analyze material status reports and communicate critical updates to project leadership.
• Support forecasting and planning to optimize inventory levels while minimizing excess material.
• Resolve material discrepancies, damaged shipments, and supplier delivery issues.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, project requirements, safety standards, and quality expectations.
• Coordinate material closeout activities, including surplus disposition and final inventory reconciliation.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and project teams.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance; work productively and meet deadlines.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively, and 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 deadlines, and 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 plans.
• Retirement plans with matching.
• Generous paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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