Material Manager-MATMGR

Material Manager

Pike Corporation

United States

Position Overview:

The Material Manager plans laydown yard/warehouse, receives equipment and material at the job site. The Material Manager verifies that all items received match the purchase order, checks the quantity and specifications against the purchase order, and completes all necessary documentation associated with each order.

This role is expected to be a competent leader in material management to ensure success for substation, transmission or distribution projects. 

Essential Functions:

• Ensure that all activities comply with environmental, health and safety codes and procedures

• Responsible for receiving, storing and shipping materials kept in a laydown yard and warehouse

• Receive and unload materials while loading or ship them when shipping. Organize and Clean Daily – Office, Warehouse and Laydown Yards

• Perform various activities such as receiving, storing, stocking, and distributing a wide variety of materials and supplies. Ensure the enforcement of all material handling procedures

• Perform various activities as required by management to support the daily operations

• Verify that the receipt of all material shipments matches the bill of lading

• Offload vendor deliveries using proper equipment

• Organize material for ease of access for inventory count, replenishment, rotation and in storage picking

• Keep accurate inventory of all inbound and outbound material from storage

• Manage and lead other material yard helpers when applicable

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED

• 5+ years of experience in the energy industry

• High energy level with the ability to work in a fast paced, ambiguous environment

• Demonstrated leadership in transmission or distribution construction and material management

• Deal with a variety of individuals from multiple socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

• High Commitment to achieving goals and plans

• The job requires excellent physical health as it demands physical effort and necessitates lifting, bending or standing for long periods of time

• Willingness to work indoors and outdoors with the potential for harsh weather conditions

Other Abilities:

• Valid driver's license and vehicle suitable for business use (mileage reimbursement may apply).

• Experience in Substation, Transmission, and Distribution construction and material management

• Trained and certified to operate heavy-lifting machinery such as forklift, skid steer and cranes.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this role.

This position combines office and field work. In the office, it involves regular sitting, frequent computer and tool use, and continuous communication. In the field, employees work in outdoor environments such as roadside areas and construction sites, often on uneven terrain and in varying weather conditions.

The role requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods, perform activities such as reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, or kneeling, and lift up to 10 pounds regularly. Visual abilities including close and distance vision, color distinction, peripheral vision, and depth perception are necessary.

Regular travel to job sites, including occasional overnight stays and emergency response work, may be required. A strong focus on safety, adaptability, and teamwork is essential.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Work Environment:

Your work will involve a mix of offic