Local Construction Coordinator

Description

Summary:

The Local Construction Coordinator plays a crucial role in supporting our purpose of creating lasting value for those we serve by facilitating the needs of the customer’s job site. This includes, but is not limited to ordering material, receiving material at jobsite, providing material coordination and agile construction practices to the jobsite. This individual is an important liaison between Van Meter sales, operations, and targeted contractors in the field. This person exemplifies all safe work practices. This individual promotes our culture, our 5 P’s and our purpose to create lasting value for those we serve.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Adhere to all company safety policies and initiatives
• Complete returns for parts from the jobsite
• Maintain jobsite inventory
• Complete parts requests through ordering, receiving and shipping
• Conduct product inspection, and storage at the jobsite
• Flexible and adaptable to change priorities on short notice
• Work closely with Inside Sales and Purchasing
• Provide customer service and support as main contact between Van Meter and specific jobsite personnel
• Build relationships with site personnel
• Set up and relocate fabrication stations/areas
• Clean, stock and remove excess material from work areas
• Deliver parts to needed areas of jobsite
• Receive and distribute deliveries as needed
• Keep work areas clean and orderly
• Deliver, unload, and stage materials on jobsite as needed
• Extended out of state travel to customer job sites

Requirements

Critical Success Factors:

• Ability to work collaboratively with all areas of the job site
• Ability to learn, grow, and adapt to change
• Ability to effectively communicate with outside vendors and customers
• Execute duties with the highest regard for safety, continuous improvement, and cost reduction
• Ability to successfully work independently and in a team environment
• Strong work ethic with a positive attitude
• Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong problem solving ability
• Ability to analyze workload and establish priorities with time sensitive deadlines
• Self-motivated
• Dependable
• Detail orientated
• Ability to stay on task
• Drive for continuous improvement
• Advocate for Van Meter

Job Requirements/Specifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous customer service experience required
• Previous distribution center experience preferred
• Ability to lift 70 lbs. on a consistent basis
• Ability to operate lift truck equipment
• Ability to work an extended shift to complete work tasks as needed
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Knowledge of Eclipse preferred
• Knowledge of handheld RF scanner is a plus
• Forklift operating experience required
• Minimum 2 year commitment required

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Consistent standing, walking, lifting, work indoors

Frequent carrying, pushing, bending @ the waist, twisting upper body, reaching, working with hands, working with fingers, vision acuity-near, vision acuity-far, depth perception, field of vision, vision adjustment, color vision, team lifting, works with others, cold, heat, temperature changes

Some sitting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, talking, hearing, driving, works alone, non-Standard shift work, extended day, humid, noise, work outdoors, mechanical hazards

Occasional crawling, customer contact, wet, vibration, confined area, high places, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an incumbent. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities, duties or responsibilities. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Several factors are considered in making compensation decisions at Van Meter; including but not limited to education, skill sets, work experience and training, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation may be below the lower end of the range when the minimum requirements of the role are not met and the higher end is reserved for candidates with extensive experience and qualifications that exceed the requirements of the role.