Materials Coordinator - Kiewit Supply Network

Requisition ID: 173384

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: DHO Kiewit Supply Network

Department: Supply Chain Management

Market: Water/Wastewater

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit's Materials Coordinators are highly organized and proactive in overseeing the efficient procurement, tracking, storage, and distribution of materials for our dynamic construction projects. This critical role ensures project success by maintaining proper inventory control, managing logistics, and fostering strong supplier relationships. If you have experience in materials management within the construction or industrial sectors, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and value safety and teamwork, apply to this role. This is a fly-in/out position requiring rotational travel.

District Overview

Kiewit Supply Network group specializes in providing comprehensive procurement services to clients across the construction and engineering industries in multiple markets, including transportation; water/wastewater; power; oil, gas and chemical; building; and mining. Our key objectives are to offer clients a world-class service focused on ensuring equipment, materials, and services are consistently estimated and procured at the right price. We strive to offer an appropriate level of quality and ensure materials and services are delivered on schedule and in compliance with the client’s specifications and expectations.

Location

This position is site-based supporting a construction project in Elkford, BC. Rotational travel is required: a Shuttle from Calgary is available and Camp Accommodations are provided.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety-first mentality and culture.
• Control and involvement of receipt, storage, and issuance of project materials.
• Assist in the completion of project mobilization and/or demobilization effort.
• Assist Material Manager on field material handling activities.
• Prepare and distribute material management specific reports to project staff. (Daily Doc, OSD&E, MRR, PO, etc.)
• Promote material control plan and communicate material management procedures to project team.
• Perform receiving and processing functions on varying size of projects.
• Provide project support for staff interfacing with site management and vendors, subcontractors, and service providers.
• Represent the company in logistical negotiations and coordination with suppliers.
• Track and coordinate OSD&E resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree OR minimum of 5 years’ experience in an industrial construction related role.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage and maintain advanced material handling software and databases.
• Working knowledge of site purchasing, execution, estimating, and their impact on material management.
• Knowledge of the project goals and how to contribute to those goals.
• Ability to participate in project work planning.
• Working knowledge of prime contract requirements for project execution.
• Possess the ability to track equipment, materials, labor budgets, trends, and forecasts.
• Ability to utilize reporting skills including monitoring progress curves, developing material and equipment status reports.
• Possess the ability to coordinate and lead small crew for the safe execution of material handling activities.
• Must possess strong leadership and management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work in teams.

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.