What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Superintendent position at Kiewit Corporation and Careers?
Requisition ID: 179777
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial District
Department: Field Supervision
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
The Warehouse Superintendent provides on-site leadership for all warehouse, laydown yard, and material control operations supporting a large-scale data center construction project. This role functions similarly to a Material Coordinator / Material Manager, with direct responsibility for material receipt, storage, inventory control, and field delivery coordination to ensure uninterrupted construction operations.
This position is highly operational and field-focused, working closely with project leadership, trade partners, vendors, and logistics teams.
District Overview
The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors, including data centers, mineral processing, energy and water, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects.
We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world-class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction.
If you’re ready to take on complex, high-impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.
Location
This role is based in Abilene, Texas.
Responsibilities
- Direct and coordinate activities of personnel both at the site and district office; engaged in the process of buying materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
- Oversee purchasing, receipt, inspection, storage, care and maintenance, material issue, and all related paper functions involved in proper purchasing and material control.
- Manage and control material in and out of warehouse, lay-downs, and project tool rooms.
- Oversee project support responsibilities such as site security, recycling, temporary fencing, jobsite signage, dumpsters, trailer and dry-shack setup.
- Perform and supervise the completion of large project mobilization and/or demobilization efforts.
- Represent company in negotiation and formulation of policies with suppliers.
- Responsible for projections, financial planning, expediting, delivery schedules and project reporting.
- Provide training and conduct material management related audits to ensure procedures are followed.
- Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.
- Implement and monitor site specific purchasing and material control plan.
- Communicate and enforce material management procedures to project team.
- Relocate for long-term and short-term field assignments as required.
Qualifications
- Ability to travel and relocate for short- and long-term assignments
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent degree and/or a minimum of 5 to 10 years’ experience of large construction project purchasing material control
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel). SAP experience is a plus
- Knowledge of purchasing and materials management for large scale construction operations
- Detail-oriented, flexible and highly motivated with a strong work ethic and professional demeanor
- Effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately
- Team player who can also work independently to meet intense deadlines, goals and objectives
- Ability to manage, train and coach purchasing and material control staff
- Must possess leadership and people management skills
Working Conditions
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Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.