Materials Manager

Quanta Services•Midland, TX

13h

About The Position

The Materials Manager at Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group (QISG) is responsible for overall project materials management including, sourcing, procurement, logistics and on-site contractor management for the Company.

Requirements

High school diploma (or equivalent) and 2+ years of relevant experience
Highly motivated, well organized, resourceful, and proactive with a tenacious and empowering team orientated style
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated problem solving experience with the ability to multi-task and apply a structured approach to complex situations
Ability to work irregular schedule and long hours required to meet required deadlines

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience
Relevant career experience in the construction industry and exposure to EPC projects in the electric power delivery sector is preferred

Responsibilities

Develops and manages industry best material management practices and resources with client
Works with customer approved local vendors to quickly obtain materials when expedited requests are needed
Works directly with procurement to ensure project materials adhere to construction and delivery schedules, and effectively communicate with client, project team and vendors to obtain the precise material required on time
Performs material take-offs and works with customer, engineering, project management and construction to determine necessary material for project completion
Manages lead times and material availability by identifying the material construction need dates, order by dates, and material decision points to be included in project schedules; including forecasting and reservation based on construction schedule or look ahead
Directly interfaces and oversees vendor shipments to ensure logistics and timely delivery of construction materials to the project
Continuously monitors changes to construction material requirements to ensure appropriate requisitions and/or revisions are efficiently addressed
Prepares Materials Management Execution Plan as needed
Manages all aspects of receiving and issuing of all materials, equipment, tools and consumables to ensure effective, timely and accurate receipt and issue for construction
Establishes layout of warehouse and or lay-down yard, using warehouse/material management industry best practices to safely maximize space and streamline operations to efficiently support construction efforts
Ensures all inventory is handled and stored safely, according to any requirements and engineering specifications
Manages and executes receiving, count, and inspection of materials delivered to construction/warehouse/ lay-down yard and addressing any discrepancy whether it be QA/QC, overage, shortage, damage, or other
Obtains and resolves material related questions and/or problems, directly coordinating between project manager, engineering, suppliers, fabricators, construction, project controls or other management
Plans, manages, and executes phase bundling, structure staging and kitting to help streamline materials for construction
Performs on-site material audits to ensure accuracy of inventory
Directly manages, controls, and performs data input for project materials within our inventory management system (ClearSpider), to provide real time and accurate inventory reporting
Directs, coordinates and supervises the off−loading and storage of materials as they are received or issued to construction
Performs project closeout for materials, purchase orders, and other contract requirements, including obtaining proper disposition instruction of excess materials
Acts as liaison between Project manager, customer, supplier, and construction management to resolve any material related issues
Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures
Performs special projects and completes other duties as assigned or requested