Materials Coordinator en J Benton Construction

J. Benton Construction - Caribbean Construction Experts is more than a construction company. We're a team of builders that nurtures the needs of our clients while giving back to the Virgin Islands community where we live and work. Our goal is to be seen as one of the leading companies in the Caribbean by providing our clients with an unrelenting focus on customer service. We accomplish this by striving for excellence through continuous improvement and successfully completing projects without sacrificing quality. The project experience is just as significant to our team as the final product. We are proud to call the U.S. Virgin Islands our home.

Since 2019, J. Benton has been in a strategic partnership with Consigli Construction Co., Inc., one of the Northeast’s top general contractors, allowing both companies to leverage their shared experience, complementary strengths and resources for a best-in-class approach to wide variety of projects.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Materials Coordinator to support the Materials Manager in managing inventory and distributing materials across multiple construction sites. Tracking material requests and key-coding each material request for billing. The ideal candidate will ensure that materials are delivered on time and in alignment with project schedules.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support the Material Manager in the warehouse inventory, as needed.
• Track incoming and outgoing inventory being sent to multiple construction sites.

• Support in managing the overall materials strategy for ongoing and upcoming construction projects.
• Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure accurate material forecasting and timely deliveries.
• Support in overseeing the sourcing and purchasing of construction materials, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality.
• Track and analyze material usage, costs, and shortages, and assist in providing regular reports.
• Support the Material Manager by implementing and maintaining inventory control systems and procedures.
• Support the Material Manager with warehouse and logistics teams to streamline material flow between storage and job sites.
• Manage and keep current a list of overflow items left over from completed projects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Warehouse-based with frequent visits to the Main Office.
• Occasional lifting or movement of material samples and construction equipment.
• May require extended hours during peak project phases.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Logistics, or related field (or equivalent experience) highly desired.
• 5+ years of experience in materials or inventory management, preferably within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, equipment, and tools.
• Proficiency in inventory management and procurement software (e.g., Procore).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license: ability to travel between sites as needed.

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

J. Benton Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.