Material Manager ( Traveling)

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the material management function for large-scale construction projects, including oversight and daily direction of Material Coordinators and Material Expediters.
• Oversee the complete material lifecycle from receiving through installation, ensuring materials are received, inspected, documented, stored, issued, tracked, and delivered to the field as required.
• Manage shipping and receiving activities, including delivery coordination, unloading, verification of packing slips and purchase orders, discrepancy resolution, and documentation of damaged or missing materials.
• Maintain accurate, real-time inventory records for materials and equipment and ensure material status is consistently updated in company systems, spreadsheets, and project tracking tools.
• Develop and maintain organized inventory, laydown, warehouse, and storage processes that support efficient material flow and minimize loss, damage, theft, or unnecessary handling.
• Implement inventory control procedures, conduct routine audits and cycle counts, reconcile discrepancies, and maintain accurate records for reporting and auditing purposes.
• Develop and implement project-specific material management and logistics plans aligned with project schedules, procurement activities, fabrication needs, and field installation priorities.
• Coordinate with Project Management, Field Operations, Procurement, Project Services, vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to identify material requirements and ensure materials are available when needed.
• Track material from order and shipment through receipt, staging, issuance, and installation; proactively identify shortages, delays, missing items, or other risks that could impact the project schedule.
• Manage delivery schedules, site logistics, and material distribution to ensure safe and efficient movement of materials across the project site.
• Communicate with suppliers and vendors to resolve shipping, receiving, quality, quantity, and documentation discrepancies.
• Ensure materials are properly identified and stored and comply with project specifications, quality requirements, safety regulations, and applicable industry standards.
• Adhere to company policies, OSHA regulations, and site-specific safety protocols.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in material management, logistics, warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, inventory control, or a related role
• Previous experience leading and managing a material, logistics, warehouse, or inventory team
• Strong logistics, shipping and receiving, inventory management, and material tracking experience
• Advanced organizational skills
• Strong computer literacy and ability to quickly learn and consistently use company systems and digital tracking tools
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and spreadsheets
• Experience with Procore or similar construction management software is a plus
• Experience in the mechanical, plumbing, process piping, HVAC, or