Material Manager

Material Manager

Location: Longview, TX
Duration: 6-Month Contract
Compensation: Market Rate 
Per Diem: Available for qualified non-local candidates

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Material Manager to support a large industrial construction project in the Longview, TX area. The Material Manager will be responsible for overseeing all site material management activities, including receiving, warehousing, inventory control, material tracking, and coordination with construction, procurement, and project management teams.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting industrial, chemical, petrochemical, manufacturing, power generation, or large capital construction projects and possess a strong understanding of construction material controls and logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all project material activities from receipt through final installation.
• Oversee site warehouses, laydown yards, and material staging areas.
• Coordinate material deliveries and ensure timely availability of construction materials.
• Develop and maintain material tracking systems and inventory databases.
• Monitor and report material status, shortages, damages, and surplus inventory.
• Work closely with procurement, expediting, construction, and project controls teams.
• Ensure proper receiving inspections and documentation of incoming materials.
• Coordinate unloading, storage, preservation, and issuance of materials.
• Manage material reconciliation and turnover documentation.
• Lead and supervise warehouse personnel, material coordinators, and logistics staff.
• Support project schedules by identifying and mitigating material-related risks.
• Ensure compliance with site safety procedures and company standards.
• Prepare routine reports on inventory levels, material forecasts, and critical shortages.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of material management experience supporting industrial construction projects.
• Experience managing materials for chemical, petrochemical, manufacturing, power, refinery, or heavy industrial facilities.
• Strong knowledge of construction material control processes and supply chain logistics.
• Experience with inventory management software and material tracking systems.
• Ability to read construction drawings, equipment lists, and material take-offs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard project reporting tools.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced project environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting EPC or self-perform construction contractors.
• Previous work on large capital projects exceeding $100M.
• Knowledge of structural steel, piping, mechanical equipment, electrical, and instrumentation materials.
• Experience managing large laydown yards and multiple warehouse locations.
• Background in chemical processing, manufacturing, or industrial facility construction.

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