Material Manager

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Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

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• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
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• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
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Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

Aecon Utilities

Safer. Faster. Smarter. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is a leading North American utility infrastructure provider with a strong track record of delivering safe, reliable, and innovative solutions across electrical, telecommunications, pipeline, and renewable energy markets.

Location: 259 Gunn rd, Sunnyside MB, R5R0C7

Duration: 6-month contract with potential for extension

What is the Opportunity?

Reporting to the Construction Manager, Transmission, the Materials Manager is a hands-on, full-time onsite role responsible for coordinating the receiving, tracking, storage, staging and movement of materials across the project. This role works closely with field teams to ensure materials are available when needed, including tracking quantities, reading drawings and prints, preparing material packages, operating material-handling equipment, and supporting day-to-day shipping and receiving activities.

What You'll Do Here

• Work full-time onsite, supporting day-to-day material and construction activities across the project
• Coordinate the receiving, unloading, inspection, storage, staging and distribution of materials and equipment
• Track material quantities, inventory levels and material movements to ensure crews have what they need when they need it
• Perform shipping and receiving, including verifying deliveries against packing slips, bills of lading and material documentation
• Review construction drawings, prints and material lists to understand material requirements and quantities
• Prepare and build material packages/kits for field crews based on drawings, work plans and construction priorities
• Maintain accurate records of materials received, issued, returned, damaged or transferred
• Support material tracking and inventory transactions using Microsoft Suite
• Operate material-handling equipment as required and safely assist with loading, unloading, moving and staging materials around the site
• Perform physical/material-handling duties, including lifting and moving materials, as required to support site operations
• Coordinate closely with field supervisors, construction crews, and project teams to identify upcoming material need
• Identify shortages, damaged materials or delivery issues and work with the appropriate project teams to resolve them
• Maintain an organised and safe warehouse, laydown yard and material storage areas.
• Assist with material take-offs, quantity verification and reconciliation against drawings and project requirements
• Follow all project safety requirements and ensure materials are stored, handled and transported safely

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience in a hands-on materials, warehouse, construction, logistics, shipping/receiving or field operations role, preferably within construction, utilities, infrastructure, transmission or industrial projects
• Strong experience with shipping, receiving, inventory control and material tracking
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, prints, material lists and basic specifications
• Experience preparing material packages/kits for construction or field crews
• Previous experience operating forklifts, telehandlers or other material-handling equipment is strongly preferred
• Comfortable working in an active construction environment and performing physical work, including lifting, loading, unloading and moving materials
• Strong understanding of material quantities, inventory counts and reconciliation
• Experience with SAP or another inventory/ERP system is an asset
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple material requests and changing construction priorities
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of onsite material requirements
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with field crews, supervisors and project teams
• Valid driver's licence and relevant equipment/operator certifications would be considered assets

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.