Materials Coordinator

Requisition ID: 281134 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Family 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Valparaiso, IN 

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 

Project Overview:

Bechtel helps our customers deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting positive legacy. These are projects that create jobs and grow economies; improve the resiliency of the world's infrastructure; connect communities to resources and opportunity; get us closer to net zero; protect U.S. and allied interests; tackle critical environmental challenges to protect people and the planet; and accelerate progress to make the world a cleaner, greener, safer place. Bechtel is building a number of solar projects across the United States, including the Mammoth Solar Project in Indiana.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will lead a team and support material planning and/or material coordination for a project. Planning involves providing work process and system expertise during the early project stages. Coordination will include communicating material availability, accuracy, and timeliness to the correct location. Your team will ensure the location receives the required materials to complete the project. #LI-VB1

Major Responsibilities:

• In coordination with the Supply Chain Manager, develops the Materials Management Plan and reports changes to the Plan, helps resolve deviations from the Plan, and obtains approval during the execution of the project.
• Ensures adherence to the Material Responsibility Matrix by all responsible parties.
• Identifies early on which surplus or unneeded materials should be returned to storage.
• Utilizes an Oracle based Material Management Software, integrated into the Digital Supply Chain System inclusive of OTR, SiteSense, ETA, etc. to schedule deliveries, receive material/equipment, issue UOS&D’s, complete reporting, and track deliveries to site.
• Where necessary, participates in preparation of project-specific desktop instructions for use by the functional groups# regarding automation interfaces on materials related transfers.
• Ensures the material identification methodology permits accurate stat using and distribution of materials according to the priority and sequence of construction activities.
• Participates in Construction, Project, and/or Vendor / (Sub) Contractor planning meetings to be fully aware of changes in installation plans and priorities.
• Implements the planned construction activities and work packaging structure on the project through coordination with Field Engineering, Construction, and/or (Sub) Contractors, and Project Controls.
• Implements planned inventory control mechanisms using the Bechtel Procurement System (DSC) tools to ensure that construction material requirements are met.
• Coordinates material availability in support of design revisions, rework, contingency or work-around plans.
• Coordinates with personnel for materials to be issued direct to the installation area, as opposed to being controlled in storage.
• Oversees offload crews and provides instruction on receiving materials/equipment and entering into Oracle based Material Management Software.
• Coordinate with drivers/dispatchers/brokers for placing appointments and scheduling deliveries.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of Field Engineering disciplines, work processes, and the deliverables produced.
• Advanced knowledge of inputting requisitions, receipt, storage, and issue of materials into procurement software.
• Experience with Scheduling of deliveries through OTR (or similar automation tool) and managing logistics for all site deliveries.
• Knowledge of vendor, fabricator, contractor, Customer and how outside data systems interact with procurement automation tools, knowledge of Bechtel’s DSCS is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with work packaging, pre-buy methodology, and materials status reporting.
• Advanced skills in working with and communicating effectively with supervisors of other project functional groups, primarily Subcontractors/Vendors, Engineering, Construction, and Project Management.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com