Port Construction Material Coordinator

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Job Description:

Ready to take your construction experience to the next level to work on a mega-project in Antarctica? Parsons is now hiring a Construction Material Coordinator for our expanding team located in Oxnard, CA. Parsons’ extensive experience in this field, combined with your emerging knowledge of construction policy and procedures, will propel your career forward with opportunity for advancement with top performance. We need our Construction Specialists to be versatile, experienced leading teams and who have exceptional communication, analytical and management skills. In this role, you will oversee the scheduling and control of CONSTRUCTION MATERIALs and equipment to ensure effective and timely completion of the project. You may develop design of the main field warehouse, warehouse office, outside storage yard, and other related facilities for total materials and equipment handling and technical operation of the field warehouse and tool room. Coordinates all available data to give accurate advance delivery information to the senior construction site manager and staff for future job planning.

Responsibilities:

• Scheduling and control of CONSTRUCTION MATERIALs and equipment at the port.
• Expedites both field and home office purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.
• Assists in receiving, off-loading, storage, and issuance of CONSTRUCTION MATERIALs.
• Field purchasing
• Tracks material deliveries from all over the US.
• Identifies materials by using the drawings and specifications.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

AIMS Construction Program

The Antarctic Infrastructure and Modernization for Science (AIMS) project is an initiative of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) United States Antarctic Program (USAP) and is a major capital investment effort to support the United States' world-class science program in Antarctica. The infrastructure modernization being proposed under the AIMS project is to ensure that McMurdo Station remains a viable platform for supporting Antarctic science for the next 35 to 50 years.

This Program consists of the construction of 6 state-of-the-art major building between 2019 and 2026 at McMurdo Station in Antarctica.

Parsons Role

Parsons is the general contractor and design-builder for the Antarctic infrastructure improvement efforts under the Leidos Antarctic Support Contract with the National Science Foundation. Parsons will perform all activities from demolition and earthwork to electrical, mechanical and interior fit-out. Parsons team maintains a permanent office presence at the site and comprehensive US team to assist in this critical national program.

Opportunities

Parsons is looking for excited and qualified individuals to join us on this mega-project located at the bottom of the planet. It will be the largest construction project on the continent and recognized as an engineering and construction marvel.

About McMurdo Station

All personnel will be based at McMurdo station. This includes lodging and meals. McMurdo is the largest station on the continent and includes over 1,000 personnel.

Amenities

The station includes many facilities to keep people busy during off-work hours including gyms, a basketballs court, climbing wall, libraries, church, and places to relax with others.

The community has many clubs and activities including a concert, sports equipment rentals, and fitness classes. Groups meet weekly to play basketball, volleyball, soccer, and dodgeball.

There are many exciting activities to enjoy in Antarctica including hiking, biking, and more.

Weather

A normal concern for personnel would be weather, but during the “summer” months, it is no different that north America during the winter. Cold weather construction gear and Extreme Cold Weather Gear are provided for all personnel.

Travel

Personnel will travel from their local airport and through New Zealand to Antarctica.

Team

Parsons prides itself on teamwork and providing a safe work environment. Safety is a priority along with employee satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of experience in field construction is required
• Experience as a Construction Material Coordinator on a large civil/structural and/or industrial construction project is preferred
• Requires a working knowledge of construction-related processes, as well as a familiarity with industry practices.
• Proficient PC skills including a familiarity with various software used for inventory control, such as Document and Materials Controls System (DMCS), are desired

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range:

$29.42 - $51.49 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!