Construction Materials Coordinator

Department: Construction/CEI

Location: Chicago, IL

Compensation: $35.00 - $60.00 / hour

Description

Gonzalez Companies is a partner managed firm that provides comprehensive Planning, Design, and Construction Management Services to large and small Water, Sewer and Utility Districts; Departments of Transportation; and municipalities. We are currently seeking a Materials Coordinator to help serve our connection of clients and community. If you’re hungry for knowledge, ready to make a difference and dedicated to providing personalized attention to our clients, we want you on our team. This role is crucial in ensuring our project sites are equipped with the right materials at the right time, supporting the successful execution of our engineering and construction projects.

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

• Coordinate the procurement, delivery, and inventory of construction materials for civil engineering projects
• Track material usage and delivery schedules to ensure timely availability of resources on job sites
• Collaborate with project managers, field staff, and procurement teams to forecast material needs
• Review material specifications and ensure compliance with project plans, codes, and standards
• Maintain detailed records of material orders, receipts, and deliveries
• Assist with vendor relationships, including sourcing materials and negotiating pricing and delivery terms
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor material storage, usage, and quality
• Support QA/QC efforts by ensuring material certifications and submittals are properly filed and approved
  
  
  
  

What you'll need

• IDOT Aggregate Technician or Mixture Aggregate Technician
• IDOT Portland Cement Concrete Levels I and II
• IDOT Hot Mix Asphalt Levels I and II
• IDOT S-33 Soils
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 2 years of experience in materials coordination, procurement, or logistics within the construction or engineering industry
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with project management or ERP software (e.g., Procore, Viewpoint, Primavera)
• Understanding of civil construction materials and specifications (e.g., concrete, aggregates, pipe, geotextiles)
• Ability to communicate clearly with field crews, suppliers, and project managers
  
  
  
  

Gonzalez Offers Competitive Benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Major medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401K
• Bonus program
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Professional development
• A team of creative and talented individuals to work alongside

Gonzalez is a rapidly growing, dynamic, professional services firm specializing in civil engineering, construction management, and construction inspection. Our clientele includes large and small water, sewer, and utility districts; departments of transportation and other public transportation agencies; and municipalities throughout the Midwest.

Working primarily in the Greater St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville metro areas, Gonzalez offers a great work environment, generous benefit packages, and opportunities to succeed in many professional disciplines.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gonzalez Companies, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.