Material Coordinator III - Kiewit Supply Network
Boston, MA, US Waltham, MA, US Lenexa, KS, US The Woodlands, TX, US Kansas City, KS, US Denver, CO, US Houston, TX, US Seattle, WA, US Pittsburgh, PA, US Spokane, WA, US
Requisition ID: 147240
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: DHO Kiewit Supply Network
Department: Procurement
Market: Corporate Home Office
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
The Material Coordinator III provides project specific support and management for material management and control of all materials at the site. A Material Coordinator III may support the Material Manager on a large project or be the leader of the material operations on a smaller project. Requirements of this position include significant interaction with construction staff, capabilities for handling and maintaining materials, and proficiencies with advanced software. The position is operational in nature dealing significantly with field issues at active projects.
District Overview
Kiewit Supply Network group specializes in providing comprehensive procurement services to clients across the construction and engineering industries in multiple markets, including transportation; water/wastewater; power; oil, gas and chemical; building; and mining. Our key objectives are to offer clients a world-class service focused on ensuring equipment, materials and services are consistently estimated and procured at the right price. We strive to offer an appropriate level of quality and ensure materials and services are delivered on schedule and in compliance with the client’s specifications and expectations.
Location
This position is based out of a Warehouse located in either Boston, MA OR Seattle, WA.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and support the activities of personnel engaged in buying materials, equipment, machinery and supplies.
- Responsible for keeping quantities of electrical bulk commodities stocked for distribution to multiple projects.
- Lead project support staff interfacing with site management and equipment vendors, subcontractors and service providers.
- Implement policies and procedures in the areas of procurement and inventory control.
- Manage the completion of a large project mobilization and/or demobilization effort.
- Represent the company in logistical negotiations and coordination with suppliers.
- Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.
- Implement and monitor site-specific purchasing and material control plan.
- Communicate and train material management procedures to project team.
- Manage and maintain material related software on projects of varying size and scope.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience in a supply chain and/or construction related role.
- Demonstrated capacity to manage and maintain advanced material handling software and databases.
- Basic knowledge of site purchasing, execution, estimating and their impact on material management
- Ability to participate in project work planning
- Knowledge of the project goals and how to contribute to those goals
- Working knowledge of prime contract flow downs for suppliers and subcontractor terms and conditions
- Demonstrated ability to track equipment, materials, labor budgets, trends and forecasts
- Ability to utilize reporting skills including monitoring progress curves, developing procurement status reports, developing material and equipment status reports, and completing budget and actual reports
- Risk evaluation, mitigation and claims management skills
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work in teams
- Ability to relocate for long and short-term field assignments
Additional Requirements:
- Absent an approved exemption, due to federal, state, local, provincial and/or client-requirements, this position may require an individual to be fully vaccinated by an FDA-approved or authorized COVID-19 vaccine or undergo weekly testing upon hire and as a condition of continued employment.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including 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, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Nearest Major Market: Boston
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