Civil Material Controller

Job Description

The position provides basic administrative work processes, technical knowledge, and direction as listed. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor’s competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. This position serves as a Discipline Material Control on assigned projects or reports to Discipline Lead Material Controllers on assigned projects of difficult complexity. Has working knowledge of Fluor’s practices and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Material Control Planning

• Develop and maintain the Civil Material Control Plan in alignment with project execution plans and material responsibility matrix
• Align material control activities with project schedules, CWP structure, and construction sequencing
• Establish and maintain Material Control Level Schedules

Material Take-Off & Quantity Control

• Manage and validate material take-offs for civil works, including:
• Excavation and backfill materials
• Piping
• Precast structures
• Any other earthworks
• Perform quantity verification, cross-checking, and change control of structural materials
• Track quantities through stages (baseline, control, forecast, IFC) and maintain audit trail

Procurement & Requisitioning

• Prepare and manage material requisitions (RFQ/PO) and support procurement processes
• Coordinate with engineering and procurement on technical documentation and specifications
• Ensure requisition timing aligns with project schedules and delivery requirements

Material Tracking & Control

• Utilize MaterialManager® / MQMS/ Quantifier systems to manage structural material data, forecasting, and reporting  
• Monitor procurement status (required, ordered, received)

Reporting & Forecasting

• Develop and maintain key quantity reports and material trend reports
• Forecast Civil material quantities and identify risks or shortages
• Support monthly reporting for project controls and management

Coordination

• Interface with engineering, procurement, material planning, construction, and fabricators
• Support material planning, expediting priorities, and delivery strategies
• Assist with fabrication drawing review and piece-mark tracking

Material Planning & Site Support

• Support material availability planning and expediting strategies
• Assist warehouse and construction teams with:
• Material receiving (MRR)
• Shortage resolution
• Surplus minimization

• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Job Requirements

Accredited two (2) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and four (4) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to six (6) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications to comply with local requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in civil construction materials management and quantity tracking

• Familiarity with infrastructure or site development projects

• Experience with material control systems (MaterialManager®, MQMS, Quantifier etc.) preferred

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors

• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job

• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines

• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Other Job Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to interpret civil drawings and conduct detailed material take-offs.

• Familiarity with Civil Openroads software is preferred
• Ability to manage large datasets and perform quantity reconciliation

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Excel.

• Analytical skills in quantity tracking and forecasting
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Strong coordination and communication skills
• Understanding of construction sequencing and logistics