Material & Logistics Manager - Kiewit Supply Network

Overview

Manage procurement, material control, and logistics for large construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• freight coordination
• vendor management
• material control
• logistics scheduling
• purchasing oversight
• project reporting

Tasks

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

Requirements

• bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years
• microsoft office
• sap
• purchasing
• leadership

What You Bring

-Team player who can also work independently to meet intense deadlines, goals and objectives -Ability to travel and relocate for short- and long-term assignments -Knowledge of purchasing and materials management for large scale construction operations -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 -Regular, reliable attendance -Must have 5+ years of experience in construction, infrastructure, or marine transport -Detail-oriented, flexible and highly motivated with a strong work ethic and professional demeanor -Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment -Must possess leadership and people management skills -Work productively and meet deadlines timely -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 -Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel). SAP experience is a plus

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Benefits

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

About Kiewit

-It evolved into a massive employee‑owned network operating across North America, delivering projects valued in the billions. -Today it specializes in transportation, water/wastewater, power, oil, gas & chemicals, building, industrial, marine and mining sectors. -Signature projects include New York’s 63rd Street Tunnel, Baltimore’s Fort McHenry Tunnel, T‑Mobile Park in Seattle, and major renewable energy sites. -Its marine division undertakes dredging, coastal resiliency and naval base work, while energy teams deliver gas, power delivery and renewables. -With deep roots in engineering‑led construction, it is known for tackling the kind of ‘impossible’ projects that reshape cities and industries.

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