Senior Expeditor
Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22090, USA
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Operations Engineer
- Relocation Authorized:
National - Family - Telework Type:
Part-Time Telework - Work Location:
Reston, VA
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Job SummaryThe Senior Expeditor will provide high‑level expediting leadership to support the Natrium Project from a home office environment. This role ensures timely delivery of engineering approvals, materials, equipment, and supplier deliverables to meet aggressive project schedules. The Senior Expeditor will manage complex, high‑risk procurement packages; provide direction to Project Expeditors (PEX) and Area Expeditors (AEX); lead supplier engagement; and resolve critical schedule risks before they affect construction.
"This position is designated as part‑time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in‑person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in‑person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.".
Major Responsibilities- Lead expediting strategy and execution for complex, high‑value procurement packages.
- Assign, guide, and review work of PEXs and AEXs; identify performance or quality gaps and implement corrective actions.
- Serve as a primary interface between Expediting, Engineering, Construction, Supplier Quality, T&L, and Document Management.
- Lead supplier engagement to ensure timely submission of engineering data, manufacturing updates, testing documentation, and shipment information.
- Conduct high‑level reviews of supplier production schedules, identifying risks and initiating mitigation plans.
- Oversee sub‑supplier expediting activities and coordinate closely with Supplier Quality Representatives.
- Provide authoritative expediting input during weekly and ad‑hoc project schedule meetings.
- Maintain comprehensive expediting documentation, deliverable tracking, and risk assessments.
- Resolve complex UOS&D issues in collaboration with PEXs and Site Materials Management.
- Coordinate with Traffic & Logistics and shipping carriers for timely and compliant deliveries.
- Conduct strategic supplier visits to evaluate readiness, capacity, and performance.
- Prepare and deliver high‑quality status updates, risk reports, and escalation packages.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or a related subject and 4+ years of progressive related experience including but not limited to Procurement, preferably in an EPC environment. Or in lieu of degree, 9+ years of progressive related experience including by not limited to Procurement in an EPC environment.
- Must be a US citizen.
- Must be able to complete and pass a pre‑employment drug screen and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
- Prior experience working on Mechanical packages.
- Experience working on engineering, procurement and construction projects.
- Prior knowledge with Microsoft Office Tools (Power Apps and Power
BI experience) - Advanced Excel skills; strong Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Intermediate Digital Supply Chain Systems (DSCS) knowledge.
- Proficiency with MAP, ETA, Site Sense.
- Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup workflows.
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