Manager of Material Control; LSNA-PA​/OH​/NC

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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

At Jacobs, we’re not just building structures, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state‑of‑the‑art facilities that are changing our world.

As a Manager of Material Control for Life Sciences North America, you will be responsible for all capital equipment Materials Management on Mega and Critical Projects (Projects with a Total Installed Cost of $750M+, or those of high importance to Jacobs, regardless of value, based on client relationship, incentives or compensation structure, inherent challenges, or strategic importance to the business.). The Manager of Material Control manages professional employees at the Performance Unit or Line of Business level and is accountable for the results of all Materials efforts on assigned Projects.

Share your career accomplishments with a stout Supply Management team as you oversee the materials group within our Life Sciences North America Procurement organization. Effectively and proactively plan, coordinate, and control the execution of the materials activities on key projects while maintaining responsibility for day‑to‑day section management obligations. As the Manager of Material Control, you ensure on‑time performance, cost savings, and high‑quality metrics across your teams’ projects, while simultaneously accomplishing objectives and value‑added expectations for the department.

The Manager of Material Control has thorough knowledge and understanding of materials management concepts, principles and practices within the engineering and construction industry, including demonstrated experience in both home office and field materials management & procurement.

The Manager of Material Control reports directly to the Director of Procurement, Life Sciences North America. While supporting Jacobs’ Projects, the Manager of Material Control will report indirectly to the assigned Project Procurement Manager (PPM) or Project Manager.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi‑tasking in a fast‑paced environment and we will help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together!

• Oversee material coordinator resources and direct materials management activities required to support the planning and execution of purchased and capital equipment for operations or projects.
• Provide direction and expertise on materials management related activities for projects.
• Represent Materials Management during office, or project, strategy coordination meetings.
• Ensure Materials Management is engaged in business development and proposal support activities.
• Provide the necessary written, graphic, and pricing/cost information in support of the proposal process. Support the Director of Procurement in providing budget estimates for labor hours as well as for anticipated materials and/or equipment.
• Provide preliminary risk assessment related to the materials management activities on a project while enacting a preliminary strategy for materials management execution.
• Establish and maintain effective training programs to develop existing personnel in support of Business Unit projects.
• Ensure full compliance with Procurement Policies and Procedures by the various project material coordinator teams.
• Effectively communicate with the Director of Procurement, other internal departments, and with Clients on materials management issues related to certain projects or the business.

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management field, or equivalent years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• 10+ years of experience in capital equipment field materials management is required.
• Experience to manage and lead in the development of Materials…