Materials Manager

Materials Manager - (LCRA)

Location: Austin, TX

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $45.00 $55.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: 20%
• 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

Responsible for managing material receiving, inventory, storage, and distribution across an evolving T&D and substation program. Requires T&D materials management experience, with responsibility for overseeing subcontractors, coordinating with the client and project teams, and ensuring materials are tracked, controlled, and available to support ongoing construction activities as projects are added to the program.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the receiving, inspection, storage, and transfer of all company- and client-procured materials and equipment to subcontractors at the various project sites.
• May direct the work of the Field Materials Coordinator, provide guidance, mentorship, and facilitate their development.
• Analyze and present the material status reports to validate and verify all shipments are delivered on schedule.
• Advise the Procurement team of any developments that may impact the project cost, schedule, and client relationship.
• 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 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/GED required.

Required Experience

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

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Travel up to 20% required.
• Expenses covered.
• Fleet truck provided.

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 history 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 country and internationally, the firm employs more than 14,500 employee-owners and generates over $7.4 billion in annual revenue. Every full-time employee participates in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), creating a culture of accountability and shared investment in outcomes that 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 recognitions. Teams here include civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, program management professionals, and supply chain specialists who engage with complex, consequential projects requiring deep technical expertise.

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: 26-12639

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