Materials-Tooling Manager (Bird Electric)

Why Bird Electric

Join the Bird Electric (a Black & Veatch company) team and build with pride . As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you  own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with  care , and  safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision , ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.

From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to  shape what comes next.

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Job Summary

The Material/Tooling Manager provides support to the team with complex materials functions such as material receiving, inspection, storage, maintenance and issuance to ensure project equipment, tooling, and materials are avaible to support the construction schedule. Responsible for integrity and use of the Material/Inventory Management System.

This position requires work in the field throughout the year. 

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the physical receipt, inspection and documentation of incoming/outing materials and equipment .
• Responsible for completing the project specific Materials Management Procedure .
• Plans, organize, implements and maintains project specific Site Receiving Rules, Laydown Areas and Warehouse Space .
• Manages and allocates warehouse/laydown areas, ensures proper housekeeping is maintained and inventory counts are completed as needed .
• Ensures all materials and equipment are received, inspected, stored, maintained and issued in a timely and compliant manner .
• Trains employees, staff and/or craft labor on proper receiving, storage and maintenance procedures .
• Liaisons with appropriate personnel to ensure timely delivery of project materials and equipment .
• Ensures proper creation, filing, and dissemination of all Material related paperwork .
• Maintains the Material/Inventory Management System used.
• Ensures preventive maintenance is tracked and completed on a timely basis to support warranty protection if applicable .
• Monitors the collection of surplus, scrap and salvageable materials .
• Tracks materials returned to vendor .
• Responsible for metric reporting on inventory, issues, location, Preventive Maintenance, Equipment Usage, Receiving and Spare Parts .
• Records and tracks material issues from storage area to construction .
• Ensures field compliance with appropriate corporate and field specific procedures that insure that sound construction and business practices are maintained .
• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements .

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum seven (7) years relevant experience without a degree.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA or BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, Technical / Engineering, Construction Management or related field (preferred) 
• Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree 
• Preferred Skills: 
  • . Basic Analytics - Creation and Interpretation . Strong Attention to Detail . Strong Communication - Written and Oral . Strong Computer - Database and MS Office . Strong Contract Comprehension . Strong Data Entry . Proficient Mathematics . Strong Organizing Data . Strong Problem Solving . Proficient Project Process Management . Proficient Schedule and Planning Understanding 

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Typical construction site or office environment. Able to work in a fast paced environment. Able to work extended work weeks at project's discretion. Relocation may be required.