Assistant Expeditor - Construction (Kansas City)
Burns & McDonnell · Kansas City, MO · 1 mo ago
ManufacturingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Support the expediting of deliverables for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects from receipt of an approved purchase order through project closeout.
- Assist in the receipt, review, approval, and return of all deliverables required by the project.
- Expedite suppliers' production schedules and monitor them to ensure milestones are met.
- Update material status reports and other reports required by the project team.
- Notify the project team of potential fabrication or shipment delays.
- Ensure suppliers provide timely transportation and lifting plans and communicate these plans to the jobsite.
- Assist with scheduling deliveries at multiple sites.
- Help the site identify and report discrepancies to the supplier.
- Assist in obtaining final documentation to facilitate completion of payment milestones.
- Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, or a related field (or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement).
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Team‑oriented with the ability to work with limited supervision.
Schedule
- Full‑time
- Travel: 25 % of the time
Primary location: Kansas City, Missouri, USA.
Hire type: New Grad.