Staff Expeditor - Construction (Kansas City)

Staff Expeditor - Construction

Kansas City, MO

Job: Procurement

Primary Location: Kansas City, MO

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time

Req ID: 254388

Description

The Staff Expeditor is responsible for providing the expediting deliverables for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects upon receipt of an approved purchase order through the closeout of the project.

• Track the receipt, inspection, approval and return of all deliverables required by the contract.
• Monitor and report the supplier's production schedule to ensure milestones are being met.
• Prepare and present schedule updates and other status reports to the project team.
• Assess potential fabrication or shipment delays and collaborate with the supplier to resolve to meet deliverables.
• Consult with the supplier to ensure timely transportation and lifting plans and communicate these plans to the jobsite according to construction sequencing parameters.
• Manage and schedule deliveries to multiple sites and serves as a liaison between the supplier and the site personnel.
• Manage material deliveries onsite and identify and report discrepancies to the supplier and recommend resolution of the discrepancies.
• Ensure final documentation is submitted for completion of payment milestones.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, construction management or related field, and 3 years direct experience in project procurement expediting required.
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Basic knowledge of Primavera scheduling reports and the use of material/submittal tracking software is preferred.
• Ability to multi-task to support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be team oriented with the ability to work with limited supervision.