Materials Manager - Heavy Industrial
Big-D Careers
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Arizona, United States
Big-D Heavy Industrial is looking for a Materials Manager. The Materials Manager is responsible for planning, procuring, tracking, storing, and distributing construction materials to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget. This role serves as the central point of coordination between project teams, vendors, warehouses, and field operations, ensuring materials arrive when needed while minimizing shortages, excess inventory, and delays.
This is for a project in Southern Arizona.
Experience/Training:
- Bachelor's degree in construction management or some related field
- 5+ years of related experience working on industrial construction projects; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations: (other duties may be assigned to meet business needs)
Procurement & Material Planning
- Develop material procurement strategies aligned with project schedules and construction milestones.
- Review drawings, specifications, and material takeoffs to determine project material requirements.
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Coordinate purchasing activities and collaborate with procurement teams to secure materials and equipment.
Monitor long-lead items and proactively identify potential supply chain risks.
Material Tracking & Logistics
- Oversee the delivery, transportation, and movement of materials from suppliers to jobsites and warehouses.
- Track material status, shipment schedules, lead times, and delivery performance.
- Coordinate logistics for critical project equipment and specialty materials.
- Ensure jobsite material deliveries are sequenced to support construction schedules and site constraints.
Inventory & Warehouse Management
- Manage warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory accuracy, and material distribution.
- Implement inventory control procedures to minimize loss, damage, and excess inventory.
- Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies.
- Develop processes for surplus material management and asset recovery.
Vendor & Supply Chain Management
- Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, fabricators, and logistics providers.
- Evaluate supplier performance related to quality, pricing, responsiveness, and delivery reliability.
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Assist with vendor negotiations and contract compliance activities.
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Support supplier qualification and risk assessment processes.
Project Support & Coordination
- Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, and Procurement teams to align material availability with project needs.
- Participate in project planning meetings and forecast upcoming material requirements.
- Resolve material shortages, substitutions, and delivery issues impacting project schedules.
- Support project teams with material reporting, forecasting, and inventory visibility.
- Develop and maintain material tracking systems and reporting dashboards.
- Analyze material usage trends, inventory levels, and supplier performance metrics.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and supply chain optimization.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and safety requirements.
Benefits
- 100% Coverage for medical and dental insurance for individual or family plans.
- Employer Contribution into an HSA
- 401k with Match
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Other Supplemental Benefits
- PTO & Holidays
Additional Job Information
Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction. #LI-Onsite #Traveling