Overview

The Expeditor independently executes expediting activities to ensure timely delivery of construction and engineering materials and equipment, applying standard procedures and sound judgment to monitor supplier performance, resolve delays, and coordinate logistics. This role directly supports supplier evaluation, schedule adherence, and overall project efficiency.

Responsibilities

*The following responsibilities are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class; however, are not all-inclusive for this position:

• Initiates and maintains communication with vendors to confirm delivery schedules for materials and vendor data
• Prepares and maintains expediting status reports; and other reports as assigned
• Monitors actual progress against detailed fabrication and manufacturing schedules
• Identifies and resolves discrepancies related to delivered materials and equipment
• Participates in project review meetings to report on the status of material and equipment deliveries
• Coordinates with suppliers and construction management to align material and equipment deliveries with project requirements
• Supports the assessment of supplier performance
• Identifies and escalates logistical issues in a timely manner to enable effective resolution
• Coordinates and communicates project Hold Points among suppliers, the Project team, and the Procurement team
• Attends and participates in meetings as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum of three years of work experience required with experience in expediting, procurement, or business administration duties preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)

Education

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Construction Management, or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred

Physical

• Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds
• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Frequently required to walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms
• Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms
• Occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, use hands and fingers to handle and feel
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Will need to be able to perform sedentary work

Mental

• Must have the ability to direct others and communicate effectively with other management/ supervision
• Talking and reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
• Ability to use math/complete calculations
• Must be able to concentrate amid distractions and remember details
• Ability to use computer, keyboard, telephone and other office devices