Material & Logistics Manager - Kiewit Supply Network

Description

• Perform and supervise the completion of large project mobilization and/or demobilization efforts.
• Oversee purchasing, receipt, inspection, storage, care and maintenance, material issue, and all related paper functions involved in proper purchasing and material control.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Responsible for projections, financial planning, expediting, delivery schedules and project reporting.
• Scheduling & Planning: Develop and maintain detailed logistics schedules aligned with construction milestones and material availability.
• Freight Coordination: Oversee all freight hauling activities, including barge transport and truck deliveries, and intermodal transfers.
• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.
• Provide training and conduct material management related audits to ensure procedures are followed.
• Communicate and enforce material management procedures to project team.
• Relocate for long-term and short-term field assignments as required.
• Vendor Management: Liaise with barge operators, freight carriers, and third-party logistics providers to ensure compliance with safety, timing, and cost requirements.
• Direct and coordinate activities of personnel both at the site and district office; engaged in the process of buying materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
• Represent company in negotiation and formulation of policies with suppliers.
• Oversee project support responsibilities such as site security, recycling, temporary fencing, jobsite signage, dumpsters, trailer and dry-shack setup.
• Implement and monitor site specific purchasing and material control plan.
• Manage and control material in and out of warehouse, lay-downs, and project tool rooms.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

Requirements

• Detail-oriented, flexible and highly motivated with a strong work ethic and professional demeanor
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Must possess leadership and people management skills
• Ability to travel and relocate for short- and long-term assignments
• Team player who can also work independently to meet intense deadlines, goals and objectives
• Knowledge of purchasing and materials management for large scale construction operations
• Must have 5+ years of experience in construction, infrastructure, or marine transport
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel). SAP experience is a plus
• Effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately
• Ability to manage, train and coach purchasing and material control staff
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent degree and/or a minimum of 5 to 10 years’ experience of large construction project purchasing material control

Benefits

• Some positions may be eligible for additional pay premiums.
• 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.

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