Material Coordinator

Requisition ID: 182725

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial District

Department: Supply Chain Management

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Material Coordinator is responsible for supporting the planning, tracking, receiving, storage, and distribution of materials required for construction activities at the Frontier project. This role serves as the liaison between procurement, suppliers, logistics providers, field supervision, and craft teams to ensure materials are available when and where they are needed to support project execution safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

The Material Coordinator plays a key role in inventory management, material forecasting, warehouse operations, and issue resolution related to material availability, delivery, and utilization.

District Overview

The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors, including data centers, mineral processing, energy and water, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects.

We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world-class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction.

If you’re ready to take on complex, high-impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.

Location

This position is based on-site in Abilene, Texas.

Responsibilities

Materials Management

• Coordinate the receipt, inspection, storage, and distribution of construction materials and equipment.
• Track material status from purchase order through delivery and installation.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and material tracking systems.
• Monitor material shortages, backorders, and critical-path deliveries.
• Assist with forecasting material needs based on construction schedules.

Logistics & Warehouse Operations

• Coordinate deliveries with suppliers, vendors, and site logistics personnel.
• Ensure materials are properly received, documented, and stored according to project requirements.
• Support warehouse organization and inventory cycle counts.
• Facilitate material movement between laydown yards, warehouses, and work fronts.
• Monitor surplus, damaged, or excess materials and coordinate disposition.

Project Coordination

• Partner with Field Engineers, Superintendents, Project Engineers, and Procurement teams to align material availability with construction priorities.
• Attend planning and coordination meetings to understand upcoming material requirements.
• Proactively identify and communicate material risks that may impact project schedules.
• Assist with material expediting activities as needed.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain receiving reports, delivery documentation, material transfer records, and inventory logs.
• Generate reports related to material status, shortages, inventory levels, and upcoming deliveries.
• Ensure proper documentation is maintained within project systems and databases.
• Support audits and reconciliation efforts.

Safety & Quality

• Promote and adhere to Frontier and Kiewit safety standards.
• Verify materials received meet project specifications and quality requirements.
• Ensure warehouse and laydown areas remain safe, organized, and compliant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or related field; OR equivalent construction experience.
• 2+ years of experience in construction materials management, warehouse operations, logistics, procurement, or field operations.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and material tracking systems.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

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 fulltime 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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