Equipment / Materials Manager

Baker Construction•Inola, OK

11d

About The Position

The Materials Manager plans, coordinates, and controls site material management activities for assigned power generation construction projects. The role supports civil construction scopes that include deep foundations, underground utilities such as piping and electrical systems, and concrete foundations. It ensures purchased materials are received, inspected, stored, tracked, issued, and documented to support safe, efficient, and timely project execution. Serving as the primary site lead for material control and inventory management, the Materials Manager works closely with Project Management, Procurement, Construction Operations, Quality Control, Safety, vendors, and client representatives to ensure materials are available and comply with project requirements. The position also promotes safety, maintains organized storage areas, supports material traceability and quality documentation, and reports material status to project leadership.

Requirements

At least 5 years of material management, warehouse, logistics, or inventory control experience on industrial or heavy civil construction projects.
High school diploma or GED.
Strong understanding of construction material control processes and procedures.
Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and work packages.
Ability to read packing slips, purchase orders, shipping documents, and material certifications.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and material tracking software systems.
Strong organizational and documentation skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
Excellent communication and coordination skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
Commitment to safety, ethical behavior, and high standards of personal and professional conduct.
Professional demeanor and ability to communicate and present complex issues to management, customers, subcontractors, and other third parties.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, walk long distances over uneven terrain on active construction sites, lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally, and climb ladders and access elevated work areas as needed.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and shift schedules as project demands require.

Nice To Haves

Power generation, industrial, or EPC project experience.
Experience supporting civil construction scopes including deep foundations, underground piping systems, underground electrical systems, concrete foundations, and embedded materials and anchor systems.
Experience with material tracking systems and construction documentation.
Associate or bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Promote and enforce Baker Power & Process safety policies and procedures, and ensure material handling and storage comply with project safety requirements.
Participate in site safety meetings, audits, and inspections; support quality requirements for material traceability and documentation; and maintain housekeeping in storage and laydown areas.
Coordinate incoming deliveries and verify shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, bills of lading, and approved submittals.
Inspect and document received materials for quantity, condition, damage, and specification compliance; report discrepancies, shortages, damage, and non-conforming materials and coordinate their resolution.
Ensure received materials are tagged, labeled, entered into project tracking systems, and supported by receiving logs and documentation.
Develop and maintain organized laydown yards, warehouses, and storage areas, and ensure materials are stored and preserved in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, contract requirements, and quality standards.
Monitor storage conditions for sensitive materials, maintain inventory records, conduct routine audits and cycle counts, coordinate material transfers, and track consumables, bulk materials, and engineered equipment.
Coordinate and process material issue requests for field installation, verify materials against approved IFC drawings, work packages, and installation requirements, and document issuance transactions.
Support craft supervision and field engineers with material availability and shortages, coordinate just-in-time deliveries, and maintain traceability from receipt through installation when required.
Maintain material control records and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly material status reports for project leadership.
Track open purchase orders, pending deliveries, backorders, and critical shortages; maintain inspection, non-conformance, storage inspection, and issuance records.
Support project turnover documentation, material reconciliation, owner reporting, and audit documentation.