FIELD MATERIAL SUPERVISOR

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Material Management / Material Planning is a continuous function to be performed concurrently with engineering, procurement, construction, and other project plans. It is one of the most meaningful planning project functions. We guide all subsequent activities and have a positive impact on project execution plans. The planning activity mitigates against late deliveries, surplus, and additional craft hours. The Field Material Supervisor will be based in our Houston, TX office.Nature and Scope:
Assist Field Material Manager in the calculation of detailed schedules for equipment, materials, and workforce with respect to schedule needs versus resource capabilities.
Plans and implements the material management of bulk and engineered equipment, systems, and construction materials in support of project operations within established material management plans, policies, and procedures.
Reviews material status reports to provide material delivery updates to Construction Management.
Advises Construction Management of developments that may significantly affect project costs or schedules and works with project teams and suppliers to find mitigating solutions.
Supports Project and Construction Management in the identification and assessment of risks with respect to supply of equipment and materials to the job site.
Provides training and workshops on Materials Management practices, standards, and methodologies.
Supports and collaborates with Construction Management and other team members on site materials management issues.
Makes recommendations to improve, raise awareness, be knowledgeable of, and understand the current schedule on all equipment and materials; address any problems/concerns.
Analyze material allocation forecasts, and provide recommendations to the project for necessary corrective action (e.g., early identification of potential surplus, optimal expediting, identify impacts of delays in material delivery and provide construction alternatives, etc.)
Coordinates & expedites material deliveries from both the Expediting & Logistics functions to ensure no hold ups in material deliveries.
Receives material deliveries on-site, supervises a warehouse crew in opening and checking material upon arrival for compliance to Purchase Order requirements in terms of quantity and quality compliance, damage, short receipt, storage & subsequent issue to Site Contractors
Supervises recording of all Material deliveries via MRR into Smart Plant Materials & issuing of OS&D for any discrepancies for resolution by Home Office.
Be a Hands on Material Supervisor with a can-do demeanor to understand where all materials are located on Site & ensure Smart Plant Materials reflects true & accurate information with regards to Materials.
Assists Material, Engineering, and Procurement Managers in ensuring that Shop quality control plans and schedules are in place, and that problem and concerns are being given accurate attention.
Issues weekly/monthly reports of site material management activities for the project showing overall status and identifying significant delivery slippages against the construction schedule.
Maintains Materials Location Logs and Inventory Lists for ready access to equipment and materials that are on site.
Participates in Equipment Preservation program if needed.
Reviews receiving and shipping notices, yard layouts and reports schedule inadequacies.
Ensures materials management personnel meet with field construction supervisors to coordinate flow of materials to the work fronts.
Supports the Construction Manager in the development of worker hours and Staffing Plans and Procedures, if necessary
Implements ERP systems including Scheduling/Planning, Inventory, Purchasing, and Receiving modules.Critical Competencies
Experience in performing EPC mega projects Site Material coordination.
Supervised and led a material coordination team consisting of 3-5 subordinates.
Strong organization and planning skills.
Experience in complex procurement environments on major capital projects.
Solid understanding of material management and construction planning.
Strong ability to train and mentor less skilled material coordinators to achieve success.
Ability to support and influence project teams to achieve targets and goals.
Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors Degree or higher in Engineering, Construction Management or Business with a concentration in supply chain.
15 years experience as Site Material Supervisor / Expeditor / Logistics in an EPC project environment using planning/scheduling software and systems.
Proficient working in Smart Plant Materials or other Materials Management Systems.
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We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

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