Material Coordinator 1 4P/407

Material Coordinator

Location: Calera, AL (On-site) Contract- 2 Years

Client- Alabama Power

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Material Coordinator to support Alabama Power's Power Delivery Distribution and overhead fiber make-ready work. This role will be based full-time at the General Services Complex in Calera, AL, with occasional visits to material yards across the state. The Material Coordinator will play a critical role in ensuring that materials are ordered, tracked, and delivered accurately and on time to meet construction schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Material Planning & Ordering

  • Review engineering prints and project documents to determine material needs.

  • Requisition and order materials to support construction and make-ready work.

• Logistics & Coordination

  • Coordinate material deliveries to ensure alignment with project schedules.

  • Communicate regularly with suppliers, storerooms, and field teams by phone and email.

• Inventory & Records Management

  • Track inventory, material orders, and project data using spreadsheets, Maximo, TEAMS, and other internal systems.

  • Conduct periodic reviews of material levels at yards statewide.

  • Redline field changes and update records to ensure data accuracy.

• Collaboration & Reporting

  • Provide timely updates on material status to field and project management teams.

  • Support compliance with organizational standards for documentation and reporting.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking and reporting.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook for documentation and communication.

• Strong computer skills and ability to quickly learn and use internal applications such as Maximo, TEAMS, and JETS.

• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in utility field work (electrical overhead distribution) or storeroom logistics.

• Familiarity with utility material management processes and construction workflows.

• Ability to adapt to changing project schedules and requirements.

Work Environment

• Office-based at Calera, AL (General Services Complex).

• Occasional field visits to material yards across Alabama.

• Dynamic, fast-paced environment with regular collaboration across engineering, suppliers, and construction field teams.