Material Manager

Material Manager Multi-Project Coordination & Inventory Control

Employment Type: Contract (12 Months)
Location: Hillsboro TX
Work Model: On-site

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Material Manager to lead the planning coordination tracking and control of materials across multiple projects and field locations throughout Texas. This role serves as the central coordination point between early-stage project management engineering contractors purchasing accounting business management and material vendors. You will ensure materials are properly forecasted procured received tracked transferred and reconciled throughout the project lifecycle.

This position is critical for maintaining material visibility minimizing delays controlling costs and supporting efficient execution of construction and operations activities. The role requires frequent field presence strong organizational skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain material tracking processes for multiple active and early-stage projects coordinating requirements with project managers engineers and construction teams to support project schedules and milestones.
• Track materials from requisition and purchase through delivery receipt storage transfer installation and final reconciliation ensuring accurate documentation and traceability across jobs cost centers and business units.
• Conduct field visits to verify material deliveries inspect storage conditions resolve discrepancies and support site teams in identifying shortages overages damages and missing materials.
• Act as the primary liaison between project management engineering contractors purchasing accounting business management and vendors to resolve specification changes substitutions and material-related technical issues.
• Interface with material vendors and suppliers regarding order status shipment schedules delivery issues and returns while supporting procurement teams with expediting and discrepancy resolution.
• Maintain organized and accurate material records in tracking systems spreadsheets or enterprise platforms and prepare regular reports on material status shortages transfers surplus and inventory balances.
• Investigate and resolve material discrepancies damaged shipments missing items invoicing mismatches and transfer issues while identifying opportunities to improve material tracking and coordination processes.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in material management inventory control logistics construction support or project operations.
• Proven experience supporting multiple projects and coordinating material movement across field locations.
• Strong understanding of procurement receiving inventory control and material reconciliation processes.
• Experience working with project teams contractors vendors and cross-functional business groups.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel and experience with inventory systems or project management platforms.
• Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities across multiple locations.
• Valid current drivers license with no alcohol/drug-related driving offenses within the previous five years and license not currently suspended or restricted.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in utility energy construction infrastructure or industrial project environments.
• Familiarity with material tracking systems warehouse practices and field logistics.
• Experience supporting project cost tracking and coordination with accounting functions.
• Knowledge of purchase orders receiving documentation invoice reconciliation and job cost allocation.
• Experience working in field-based environments with multiple contractors and vendors.

Why Join Us

This contract assignment offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in large-scale projects across Texas working with a collaborative team that values precision safety and continuous improvement. Our client provides a per diem at GSA rates to support field travel and recognizes the importance of work-life balance through scheduled furlough periods that typically coincide with select national holidays. You will gain exposure to diverse project environments while contributing to the successful delivery of critical infrastructure.

Apply Today

If you are a seasoned Material Manager ready to take on a challenging field-based role coordinating materials across multiple Texas locations we encourage you to apply. Join a team where your expertise in logistics inventory control and cross-functional coordination will directly impact project success.