Materials Manager

Responsibilities

• Provide project/district management with support, standard methodologies, strategies, and estimates for change notices on material management, logistics, facilities, site services, construction equipment and indirect workforce.
• Review of requests for proposals (RFP) and contract documents to assist in development of preliminary material management plans.
• Work with internal/external teams to reach agreement, gain acceptance, and implement project plans.
• Provide input to district office and is involved with developing standard item libraries for project use and analyze data in the material/tool management system to ensure integrity and modifies as required.
• Oversight of material planning and storage on projects and identifies the best method for supply and sets rules on requisition lead times and frequencies.
• Audit to ensure facilities are set up and functioning according to approved plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and/or under-graduate diploma/degree in a related field (e.g., supply chain management, procurement, logistics, warehouse distribution).
• 8 years of dynamic and related proven experience in supply chain management, procurement, logistics, and/or warehouse distribution on large/very large construction projects preferred.
• 5 years of progressive leadership and management experience.
• In-depth knowledge of commonly used construction materials, permanent/nonpermanent materials, services, tools, and equipment.
• Works with project/district management to implement improvements to material supply on the project.
• Thorough understanding of project logistics, tool crib, warehouse, laydown setup, organization, and standard methodologies.
• Can forecast overall project requirements, and design layouts and incorporate them into project plans.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Able to present to the internal and external project and district leaders.
• Can deal with people sensitively, considerately, and respectfully.
• Demonstrated conflict-resolution skills, professional judgement, strong negotiating skills, and awareness of the impact on the company and projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key partners and decision-makers.
• Strong drive, time management, and a sense of priority. Ability to assist in prioritization of shifting priorities for self and others in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Sophisticated use of critical thinking skills.