Project Expeditor - Kiewit Supply Network

Requisition ID: 167880

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: DHO Kiewit Supply Network

Department: Supply Chain Management

Market: Corporate Home Office

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Project Expeditor with Hexagon Smart Materials experience. The Project Expeditor’s primary responsibility is to perform desk expediting tasks in order to ensure purchased materials and engineered equipment meet project need-by dates and schedules per the Contract. In the Houston district office, the Expeditor supports Kiewit and projects by expediting supplier’s deliverables and will actively monitor the status of the orders and report any delays early to project management to initiate mitigating actions. This also includes document expediting.

District Overview

Kiewit Supply Network group specializes in providing comprehensive procurement services to clients across the construction and engineering industries in multiple markets, including transportation; water/wastewater; power; oil, gas and chemical; building; and mining. Our key objectives are to offer clients a world-class service focused on ensuring equipment, materials and services are consistently estimated and procured at the right price. We strive to offer an appropriate level of quality and ensure materials and services are delivered on schedule and in compliance with the client’s specifications and expectations.

Location

This position will be in Houston, TX at our district office.

Responsibilities

• To act as the project’s representative at the suppliers' shop for expediting purposes
• Coordinate timely responds of inhouse engineering
• Participate in kick-off and progress meetings
• Coordinate with the responsible engineering, buyers, inspectors, logistics and material control
• Proactive surveillance of supplier progress
• Represents Expediting in project meetings
• To monitor supplier progress to ensure materials and equipment purchased is delivered on time
• Read and understand fabrication schedules
• To monitor the performance of the supplier’s sub-suppliers and advise on the need to assist the supplier to expedite primary sub-supplier or those providing components
• Communicate and coordinate closely with the Project to ensure the most cost-effective use of time
• To take the appropriate action with the supplier in the event of delays
• Keeps expected dates up-to-date in the expediting system
• Contacts supplier frequently to obtain timely submission of engineering data
• To produce accurate records on physical progress at suppliers' shop

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel) and be willing to learn Kiewit processes and systems.
• It is a benefit to have experience in DevonWay and/or InEight systems.
• Must be proficient in Hexagon Smart Materials (Required)
• COMPUTER SKILLS

• Supplier Expediting experience is required.
• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• A four-year degree in engineering or science from Technical College or University is preferred OR an Associate degree in engineering technology or science OR 10+ years of experience performing supplier expediting work.
• Preferred candidate will have a broad construction working knowledge, experience shop expediting plant equipment (static and rotating) and construction materials (pipe, fabricated pipe, structural steel, electrical equipment and supplies, pumps) etc. associated with Energy, Industrial, and Infrastructure projects.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Flexible and highly motivated
• Be detail oriented.
• OTHER
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Proactive
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Must be a team player and be able to work independently, to meet intense deadlines, goals and objectives.
• Have a strong work ethic and professional demeanor.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.

Other Requirements:

• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.