Materials Manager

PCL Construction • North Slope, AK

18d • Onsite

About The Position

PCL Industrial Construction Co. is hiring a Materials Manager to work on project sites in North Slope, Alaska. The role coordinates material management and related resources to support complex construction projects. It provides project and district management with planning, standards, strategies, and estimates for material management, logistics, facilities, site services, construction equipment, and indirect workforce needs. The manager reviews proposals and contracts, develops and implements preliminary material management plans with internal and external teams, and supports standards and data integrity in material and tool management systems.

The position oversees project material planning, storage, supply methods, requisition schedules, facility setup, and surplus-material mitigation. It evaluates client requirements, company procedures, and project risks, and provides direction, training, guidance, and mentorship to assigned material staff and other project personnel. The role audits facilities to confirm they are established and operating according to approved plans. Work location mobility is often required.

PCL describes itself as a 100% employee-owned company and highlights career growth, learning, and development opportunities. Its listed total rewards may include employee ownership, discretionary performance bonuses, retirement matching, insurance and health benefits, paid parental leave, care support, spending accounts, wellness resources, mentorship, and training.

Requirements

• High school diploma and/or an undergraduate diploma or degree in a related field such as supply chain management, procurement, logistics, or warehouse distribution.
• Five years of progressive leadership and management experience.
• Advanced construction knowledge across specifications, drawings, bills of material, methods, and procedures.
• In-depth knowledge of commonly used construction materials, permanent and nonpermanent materials, services, tools, and equipment.
• Thorough understanding of project logistics, tool cribs, warehouse and laydown setup and organization, and standard methodologies; ability to forecast project requirements, design layouts, and incorporate them into project plans.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present to internal and external project and district leaders.
• Highly developed social skills and ability to deal with people sensitively, considerately, and respectfully.
• Demonstrated conflict-resolution skills, professional judgment, strong negotiating skills, and awareness of impacts on the company and projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key partners and decision-makers.
• Strong drive, time management, and prioritization skills; ability to help manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Sophisticated critical-thinking skills.
• Work location mobility is often required.

Nice To Haves

• Eight years of dynamic, related experience in supply chain management, procurement, logistics, and/or warehouse distribution on large or very large construction projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide project and district management with support, standard methodologies, strategies, and estimates for change notices involving material management, logistics, facilities, site services, construction equipment, and indirect workforce.
• Review requests for proposals and contract documents and help develop preliminary material management plans; coordinate with internal and external teams to reach agreement, gain acceptance, and implement plans.
• Provide input to the district office, help develop standard item libraries for project use, and analyze data in the material/tool management system to maintain data integrity and make modifications as needed.
• Oversee material planning and storage on projects, identify suitable supply methods, and establish requisition lead times and frequencies.
• Assess contract documents for facility supply responsibilities, site management, and surplus-material mitigation.
• Evaluate client processes and system requirements, company procedures, and related materials and storage risks.
• Direct, train, guide, and mentor assigned material staff and other project staff, trade supervision, and tradespeople on department procedures, project plans, and systems as required.
• Audit facilities to ensure they are set up and functioning according to approved plans.

Benefits

• Employee ownership opportunities
• Annual discretionary performance bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave and family care support
• HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care, and transportation
• Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
• Career growth pathways, leadership development, and mentorship programs
• Training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
• Opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles, and grow across sectors and regions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED