Job Title: Building Material Coordinator

Reports To: Estimating Manager

Office in Omaha, NE or Grimes, IA.

Remote possible for highly experienced candidates in the wood component estimating/project coordinating field.

Job Overview: This role is critical to navigating successful projects in Structural Component System, Inc.'s large project format. This person will be responsible for entering and managing loose material orders on any size of commercial project (Retail, Lodging, Office, Industrial, Medical and/or Multifamily). Optimization of loose material estimates, checking in on material status/needs on projects and trouble-shooting with framers/customers will be mostly everyday tasks. Success in this role creates satisfied customers who have what they need when they need it. It also limit's unnecessary deliveries to the job site and large material returns.

Responsibilities & Duties: (This may include some or all of the following activities.)

• Review plans to identify both specified and non-specified material requirements.
• Identify possible substitutions and/or value engineering opportunities.
• Coordinate material issues with the PM, purchasing and sales staff as needed.
  • Accounting (i.e. reconciling of materials and costs, budgets)
• Convert loose material estimates into loose material orders.
  • Communication and coordination within and between departments
• Maintain detailed records and reports of related job information for each project.
• Strive for efficient, accurate and economical resolutions of customer service issues.
• Review project documents for cost impact (ASI's, PR's, Addenda, Etc.).
• Work with management and peers to continually improve processes and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. AS/BS degree preferred. Similar experience will be considered.
• 2 years of wood construction estimating/coordinating experience REQUIRED.
• Read and interpret construction documents (i.e. Structural and Architectural plans, project SPECS, estimates, etc.)
• Broad knowledge of framing materials and practices is preferred with a willingness to learn new products.
• Capability to multi-task, prioritize tasks and work under tight deadlines
• Efficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Programs (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel).
• Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Able to work independently, as a team player, supporting company goals and objectives in a professional manner.
• Estimating/design software experience (e.g. Mitek, Timberline, PlanSwift, or Epicor PE).
• Experience in an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) System (e.g. BisTrack or Agility)
• Able to work effectively and productively with others at all organizational levels, as well as with the public.
• Present information in a clear, logical and insightful manner.

Physical Requirements:

• Sit/stand at a desk for prolonged periods of time
• Speak and hear, both in person and by telephone
• Use hands repetitively to type, handle, feel and operate standard office equipment
• Reach with arms and hands

Work Environment:

• Open office setting with occasional distractions
• Fun company culture
• Reasonable expectation of 45-50 hours per week (typical work hours 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday Friday).
  • Evening and Weekend phone calls and their resulting required computer work are a possibility
• Flexible schedule adjustments as long as work is being completed
• Note: This is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties or responsibilities. They may change and/or tasks may be added, or removed, at the discretion of the Commercial Project Manager.