Material Manager III

Job overview

The Material Manager III role begins at an office in Downers Grove, IL, approximately two to three days per week, and moves to the onsite project location in Wheatfield, IN after mobilization. Compensation is $70–$80 per hour; per diem is available upon hire. The role supports a new combined-cycle power construction project. The manager establishes materials planning and control processes and directs contractors handling project materials. The role contributes to project execution by coordinating receiving, storage, preservation, inventory, issuance, logistics, and reporting for engineered and consumable materials.

What you'll do

• Develop the Project Materials Plan and processes for receiving, warehousing, laydown, preservation, inventory control, issuance, and distribution
• direct union contractors performing material-handling work
• manage mobilization and demobilization
• coordinate inbound and outbound shipments and materials responsibilities across project functions
• oversee materials-system entries and supplier-data issues
• support Advanced Work Packaging
• maintain OS&D and MSO logs
• coordinate metrics, performance reporting, and surplus disposal.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

material manager iii

power construction

combined-cycle project

downers grove il

wheatfield in

project materials

construction management

inventory control

materials logistics

$70–$80/hr

per diem available

onsite project site

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• PTO, group health and dental insurance, and 401(k) after applicable waiting periods.

Why this role

Requires materials management experience in combined-cycle or power-generation construction or comparable process-plant construction, including major engineered equipment and construction materials. High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred. Travel expenses during the interim office period may be considered but are not guaranteed.

About the employer

ESPO Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control. Sector: 22.