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Logistics Coordinator - Renewable Energy
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion.
McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.
How do McCarthy partners define our culture?
We Live Our Core Values. We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
We are Employee Owned. We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
We Feel Like a Family. We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
We are Builders. We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.
Position Summary
The Logistics Coordinator has responsibility for the logistic operations on their assigned project(s) to achieve timely completion and internal customer satisfaction. In addition, the Logistics Coordinator works under the Logistics Manager and is responsible for keeping the Logistics Manager accurately and thoroughly informed of the logistics status of projects, particularly regarding equipment status, mobilization and demobilization efforts, material tracking and projections, tool sourcing, performing scheduled maintenance, training team members on maintenance, and addressing problem issues. The Logistics Coordinator will report to the Logistics Manager and is responsible for specific duties as assigned. The Logistics Coordinator is a regionally assigned position with expected national travel.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with site-specific program development and sustainment
- Assist in developing a detailed logistics material schedule, paying particular attention to high-value items (heavy equipment, installation materials). Plan the way the material will be delivered and offloaded, and coordinate with project operations accordingly.
- Review and understand material budgets and initiate material purchase orders requested by project operations such as small tools, miscellaneous supplies, equipment and understand McCarthy’s yard services. Coordinate all such purchases with the Logistics Manager.
- Maintain good working relationships with national third-party logistics companies (3PL), rental equipment companies, small tooling companies, etc.
- In conjunction with McCarthy Quality, provide leadership in the quality program. Identify and encourage new methods and procedures to be implemented in logistics.
- Provide leadership in the safety and accident prevention programs. Institute and participate in safety meetings and inform the Logistics Manager of opportunities and concerns. Review solutions to correct or mitigate unsafe conditions; promptly implement corrective actions. Thoroughly review all accidents and execute corrective actions to prevent recurrences.
- Document daily logistics activities (e.g., daily logs, order requests, back charge notices, etc.).
- Assist Project Engineers in/during the delivery and offloading process. Point out items or areas which may need special attention and/or review.
- Engage the Operations team to understand the need and opportunities for logistics kits for project setup and routine operational tasks.
- Lead the on-site scheduled maintenance program and train team members on maintenance principles
- Perform just-in-time training on specialized tooling at Renewable Energy construction sites nationally
Areas of focus:
- Mobilization and Demobilization: IT & computer equipment, office furniture, trailer layout/source, temporary barriers, utilities, etc.
- Operational Support: Safety, tools, pile machines, and heavy equipment support, etc.
- Materials logistics: managing and coordinating construction material kits and prefabricated components (permanent material kitting designed by others).
- Manage vendors and McCarthy warehouse staff to build the various kits.
- Develop/implement instructions for site use and inventory management of kit contents
Program Coordination & Ongoing Execution
- Coordinate delivery and pickup of kits with project teams
- Develop and deploy training to familiarize project teams in the use of all site kits
- Program Continuous Improvement & Leadership
- Regularly update and improve the program using input from the operational team.
Qualifications
- 2+ years logistical operations
- Experience with construction planning
- Ability to read and interpret design/construction drawings
- Experience using CAD systems or 3D modeling platforms is a plus
- Management & leadership experience
- Reliable transportation required
- Good communication skills
- Good planning and program development skills
- Intermediate level maintenance skills
