Material Coordinator 1 - Confidential Client Supply Network
The Material Coordinator supports material management activities at construction jobsites, working closely with the Material Manager and project teams to ensure timely receipt, storage, and issuance of materials. This role requires strong communication, leadership, and proficiency with material handling software, along with the flexibility to relocate for field assignments and contribute to project goals while promoting a safety-first culture.
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Position Overview
The Material Coordinator (Entry level) supports project-specific material management activities at active construction sites. You will work closely with the Material Manager and construction teams to receive, store, track, and issue materials, produce material reports, and help ensure materials arrive on schedule and meet project specifications. This role is operational and field-focused and often requires short-term or long-term relocation and travel to project sites. The employer is listed here as Confidential Client.
District Overview
Confidential Client’s Supply Network group delivers procurement and material-management services across engineering and construction markets. The team focuses on sourcing, tracking, and delivering equipment and materials to meet project schedules, quality standards, and contractual requirements. This role contributes directly to maintaining high standards of material control and supporting on-site project delivery.
Location & Travel
This opening is based in Houston, TX. Project assignments and temporary field locations will vary; candidates must be willing to travel and relocate short-term or long-term as project needs require.
Responsibilities
- Promote and model a safety-first mentality and culture on site
- Receive, inspect, store, and issue project materials
- Assist with project mobilization and demobilization tasks
- Support the Material Manager with field material handling activities
- Prepare and distribute material-management reports (e.g., daily docs, OSD&E, MRR, PO tracking)
- Promote and implement the material control plan and communicate procedures to the project team
- Perform receiving and processing functions on projects of varying size
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
- Familiarity with material-handling software and databases
- Introductory knowledge of site purchasing and its impact on material management
- Basic understanding of contract flow-downs, supplier and subcontractor terms
- Ability to track equipment, materials, trends, and basic forecasting
- Basic risk evaluation, mitigation, and claims awareness
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work effectively in teams
- Leadership potential and ability to work under direction in field conditions
- Willingness to relocate or travel for project assignments
Other Requirements
- Regular, reliable attendance and productive time management
- Ability to meet deadlines and work overtime/weekends as project demands require
- Follow safety procedures, written and oral instructions, and equipment use policies
- Professional communication with supervisors, peers, and subcontractors
- Ability to work at varying locations and in changing site conditions
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated salary: $55,438 per year (estimated figure provided by the source)
- Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans (for eligible employees and dependents), wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans with matching, and paid time off.
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