Material Manager

Material Manager

As a Material Manager, you provide leadership and management for large heavy construction projects. This position manages staff and craft employees and interacts with senior site management, equipment vendors, subcontractors and service providers. You must possess experience in both purchasing and material control, and must be able to travel and relocate for long-term and short-term field assignments. This position is operational in nature dealing significantly with field issues at active projects. At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative. We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals they're the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won't find just anywhere. We're always pushing new limits. You can too.

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.

This position is based out of Kiewit Business Center at 12720 I Street in Omaha, NE. This is a shared service environment in a professional office setting. OR This position is based out of our office in Lenexa, KS / Englewood, CO / The Woodlands, TX, and requires travel and relocation for short- and long-term assignments.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate activities of personnel both at the site and district office; engaged in the process of buying materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies. Oversee purchasing, receipt, inspection, storage, care and maintenance, material issue, and all related paper functions involved in proper purchasing and material control. Manage and control material in and out of warehouse, lay-downs, and project tool rooms. Oversee project support responsibilities such as site security, recycling, temporary fencing, jobsite signage, dumpsters, trailer and dry-shack setup. Perform and supervise the completion of large project mobilization and/or demobilization efforts. Represent company in negotiation and formulation of policies with suppliers. Responsible for projections, financial planning, expediting, delivery schedules and project reporting. Provide training and conduct material management related audits to ensure procedures are followed. Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers. Implement and monitor site specific purchasing and material control plan. Communicate and enforce material management procedures to project team. Relocate for long-term and short-term field assignments as required.

Qualifications

Ability to travel and relocate for short- and long-term assignments 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 Knowledge of purchasing and materials management for large scale construction operations Detail-oriented, flexible and highly motivated with a strong work ethic and professional demeanor Effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately Team player who can also work independently to meet intense deadlines, goals and objectives Ability to manage, train and coach purchasing and material control staff Must possess leadership and people management skills

Working Conditions

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• 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.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.