Materials Coordinator - Kiewit Supply Network

Position Overview

Material Coordinators manage and control construction materials at a Kiewit jobsite. This involves 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.  Long-term relocation and short-term field assignments are a requirement of this position. 

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. #LI-RP1

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom designed to meet our shared needs.

This position is site-based supporting a construction project in Elkford, BC. Rotational travel is required: a Shuttle from Calgary is available and Camp Accommodations are provided.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety-first mentality and culture. 
• Control and involvement of receipt, storage, and issuance of project materials. 
• Assist in the completion of project mobilization and/or demobilization effort. 
• Assist Material Manager on field material handling activities.
• Prepare and distribute material management specific reports to project staff. (Daily Doc, OSD&E, MRR, PO, etc.) 
• Promote material control plan and communicate material management procedures to project team.
• Perform receiving and processing functions on varying size of projects. 
• Provide project support for staff interfacing with site management and vendors, subcontractors and service providers.
• Represent the company in logistical negotiations and coordination with suppliers.
• Track and coordinate OSD&E resolution 

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree OR minimum of 5 years’ experience in industrial construction related role
• Demonstrate the ability to manage and maintain advanced material handling software and databases
• Working knowledge of site purchasing, execution, estimating and their impact on material management
• Knowledge of the project goals and how to contribute to those goals
• Ability to participate in project work planning
• Working knowledge of prime contract requirements for project execution 
• Possess the ability to track equipment, materials, labor budgets, trends, and forecasts
• Ability to utilize reporting skills including monitoring progress curves, developing material and equipment status reports 
• Possess the ability to coordinate and lead small crew for the safe execution of material handling activities
• Must possess strong leadership and management skills 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work in teams