Sr Material Manager

Home District/Group: DHO Kiewit Supply Network Department: Supply Chain Management Market: Power Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview As a Senior Material Manager, you will provide specific leadership and management for large heavy electrical, heavy mechanical type 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. 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 to be based at our Homer City, PA project. Responsibilities Direct and coordinate activities of personnel both at the site and district office, engaged in 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, etc. Perform and supervise the completion of a large project mobilization and/or demobilization effort. Represent company in negotiating and formulating policies with suppliers. Responsible for projections, financial planning, expediting, delivery schedules and project reporting. Direct, schedule, and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in purchasing, material management, and project support craft. Provide training and conduct material management related audits to ensure procedures are followed. Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers. Implements and monitors the site specific purchasing/material control plan. Communicate and enforce material management procedures to project team. Qualifications Ability to travel and relocate for short‑ and long‑term assignments Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel). SAP experience a plus. Must have a BA/BS 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 or equivalent work/field/military experience. Must have existing knowledge of purchasing and materials management for large scale construction operations. Possess knowledge of equipment and materials common in the construction industry. Detail oriented. Flexible and highly motivated. Have a strong work ethic and professional demeanor. Effective time management and organizational skills. Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Must be a team player, but able to work independently to meet intense deadlines, goals and objectives. Willingness to travel to project assignments. Ability to manage, train, and coach purchasing / material control staff. Demonstrates leadership potential. Must possess leadership and people management skills Other Requirements: 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. Kiewit is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements. Job Segment: Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain, Inspector, Warehouse, Wastewater, Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering Manage Consent Preferences Always Active #J-18808-Ljbffr Kiewit