Material Coordination Supervisor

Job Details

• Requisition
• Relocation Authorized:
  National - Family
• Telework Type:
  Part-Time Telework
• Work Location:
  Chandler, AZ

Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is a growing business serving the increasing demand for EPC services in the semiconductor, electric vehicle, synthetic materials, and data center markets. M&T delivers projects with agility, innovative technologies, and world‑class talent.

In this role you will support business lines and project team members regarding Material Planning and/or Material Coordination for assigned projects. Planning involves providing strategy, work process, and system expertise during early project development and execution stages. Coordination includes providing process and tools to project teams that communicate material availability, accuracy, and timeliness to ensure the required materials to complete the project are available.

Assignment in the Design office is designated as part‑time telework with at least three days of in‑person attendance per week at the assigned office or project site. Assignment at the job site is designated full‑time office per our global telework policy and the requirements of the job site.

• Implements the Material Management Plan and coordinates with Engineering and Construction to specify, identify, and quantify materials during front‑end project execution.
• Supports Project Scheduling and Supply Chain in developing the project schedule.
• Follows guidelines to optimize materials planning processes for key commodities.
• Works with functional project groups to determine the best strategy for major fabricated bulk commodities.
• Ensures consistent material identification and clearly defined responsibilities between project functions, enabling efficient and economical purchase, supply, and accurate distribution of materials according to construction priorities.
• Assists Engineering in implementing component numbering for bulk materials and spares and identifies any special or lengthy requirements that could impact the timely issuance of key engineering deliverables.
• Coordinates with Engineering and Expediting to identify critical supplier design drawings and data needed for timely issuance of design deliverables or construction needs.
• Verifies material requisitions include required pay items and sufficient detail for shipping, storage, and control prior to construction installation.
• Maintains direct working relationships with Project Controls, Discipline Engineers, Supply Chain, Automation Support, and Material Coordinators at the site to ensure construction personnel have needed materials.
• Monitors Engineering and Supply Chain deliverable schedules to ensure alignment with construction timelines.
• Monitors material component aspects and data integrations related to the project Automation Plan for assigned discipline or commodity areas.
• Acts as liaison between Project Supply Chain (for planning and reporting undelivered materials), Field Supply Chain (for received and stored materials), and Construction personnel (for constructability reporting).
• Coordinates with responsible groups to ensure timely and sufficient material provision for construction completion.
• Implements planned construction activities and work packaging through coordination with Field Engineering, Construction, (Sub)
  Contractors, and Project Controls.
• Ensures accurate distribution of materials to construction and subcontractor installation locations.
• Implements inventory control mechanisms, such as min‑max and bag‑and‑tag, and uses Field Supply Chain automation tools to meet construction material requirements.
• Identifies and reports excess materials for potential re‑incorporation or disposition.
• Coordinates material availability for design revisions, rework, contingency, or work‑around plans.
• Participates in construction and (sub) contractor planning meetings to stay informed of changes in installation plans and priorities.
• Prepares site constructability reports with 30, 60, and 90‑day material forecasts and coordinates constructability look‑ahead meetings.

Requires bachelor’s degree (or…