Materials Manager

Materials Manager

Location:

Arabi, LA

Onsite Flexibility:
Onsite

Contract Details:

• Position Type:
  Contract
• Contract Duration: 10 months
• Pay Rate: $45.00–$55.00 / Hour (USD)
• Per Diem:
  Yes — $150/day
• Driving Required (MVR):
  Yes
• Contract to Hire:
  Conversion to permanent employment offered for the right candidate
• Work Authorization:
  Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary:

The Materials Manager is responsible for managing material receiving, inventory, storage, and distribution for GFS Food & Beverage projects. This role coordinates closely with ASR, subcontractors, and the project team to ensure materials are properly tracked, controlled, and available to support construction activities and project schedules. GFS experience is a plus but not required; an OGC background will work.

The Field Materials Manager is responsible for managing the receiving, inspection, storage, and transfer of all company- and client-procured materials and equipment to subcontractors at the various project sites. The Field Materials Manager may also direct the work of the Field Materials Coordinator, provide guidance, mentorship, and facilitate their development. This role analyzes and presents material status reports to validate and verify all shipments are delivered on schedule, and advises the Procurement team of any developments that may impact the project cost, schedule, and client relationship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate delivery schedules and timing between the job site and procurement.
• Direct and oversee the receiving process for all incoming shipments of materials and equipment.
• Implement, oversee, and administer all project materials reporting processes and procedures including Material Receiving Reports (MRR) and Over, Short and Damaged reports (OS&D) and distribute to the designated project and/or client personnel.
• Perform inspections of all materials delivered to the project site.
• Develop site logistics plans.
• Develop, maintain, and oversee all project site warehouse facilities.
• Develop, maintain, and oversee all project laydown yards.
• Oversee the storage and maintenance of all materials and equipment as required by the specific project contract.
• Assist the Quality Assurance/Quality Control manager with preventive maintenance and associated recordkeeping of all material and equipment in storage.
• Oversee the transfer of custody of materials and equipment to the designated subcontractors at the project site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Required Skills:

• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Primavera scheduling reports and other material/submittal tracker reports.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Must be team oriented with good management skills and the ability to be self-motivated with little or no supervision.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Required Experience:

• 11 years of direct materials management experience in the engineering and construction industry required.

Work Environment /

Physical Requirements:

• Position is based at a project field site in Arabi, LA.
• Driving is required; MVR check will be conducted.
• Flex scheduling is not eligible for this position.

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client:

This client is a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering, architecture, and construction firm with more than 125 years of experience building critical infrastructure across the energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare sectors. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and operating from 75 offices across the U.S. and internationally, the firm has grown to more than 14,500 employee-owners generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue.

Every full-time employee is an owner through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a structure that aligns professional incentives with company performance and has earned the organization a 4.2 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor across more than 1,800 reviews, with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace and multiple Glassdoor Best Places to Work designations. Teams here include civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, materials and procurement professionals, and program management specialists who engage with complex, consequential, and often one-of-a-kind projects worldwide.

About GTT:

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-12798

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