Logistics Coordinator - Rogers, United States - Veit & Company, Inc.

Description

Job Description:

Veit is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to join our award-winning Demolition team. This newly created role will be responsible for coordinating remote jobsite setup for Demolition projects located outside of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area.

A Day in the Life at Veit

• Sources and develops relationships with trucking brokers across the United States. Works proactively with the Director of Demolition to mitigate potential issues before problems arise.
• Coordinates, schedules, and conducts jobsite orientation for subcontractors.
• Schedules and monitors onsite subcontractors to ensure work is complete per subcontractor agreement.
• Assists Project Superintendent by overseeing jobsite as needed.
• Procures and coordinates jobsite material deliveries from various vendors including disposal, restrooms, steel, etc.
• Procures hotel rooms and coordinates direct billing for demolition crew members.
• Tracks and maintains inventory of small tools. Makes recommendations on tool repair and replacement.
• Assists the Warehouse by gathering and preparing materials and equipment for trucking/transit.
• Assists Demolition team by responding to after-hours emergency situations as needed. May be asked to assess situation and provide findings to Director of Demolition. Works with Demolition Director to procure equipment and materials for emergency response. Emergency situations may include but are not limited to fires, floods, railroad derailments, etc.
• Proficiently uses Heavy Job, PlanGrid, SharePoint, Viewpoint to improve project success.
• Conducts orientation for new employees in remote jobsite locations.
• Keeps supervisor informed of known actions, written or verbal, which may affect the ability to successfully perform assignments or adversely affect company operations.
• Other projects or duties as assigned by management.

What You'll Need

• Minimum of two years of demolition or logistics experience; or equivalent combination ofeducation and experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Experience using Microsoft Teams is desirable.
• Ability to approach opportunities and challenges with an energetic, motivational, action-oriented, and solution-based approach.
• Ability to respond to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to clearly articulate information to all levels of management, employees, external vendors, and other business associates.
• Ability to define problems, collect and document data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of situations and events and respond accordingly. Ability to seek counsel, when needed and use a variety of resources.
• Ability to maintain compliance with all Veit policies and procedures.
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction or Engineering related discipline is preferred but not required.
• OSHA30 Certification is preferred.

Other

• Valid Driver's License and ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Frequent travel and overnight stays to jobsites outside of office location area (25-50%)
• Ability to pull a trailer which requires a health card
• Union affiliation or willingness to join the union is required

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to stand and/or sit in a stationary position for extended periods of time; 50%+. The employee is regularly required to use a computer/laptop/iPad in on office environment with natural and/or florescent lighting, navigate between office building floors, and on occasion, attend off-site meetings. Ability to perform manual work requiring frequent periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions. Required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Often required to sit, stand, walk, bend knees, stretch arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear. The employee occasionally may encounter high noise levels, but hearing protection is provided/required.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Employee frequently works alone and with others. Frequently exposed to variable work environments, including unique conditions outside a typical office environment. May occasionally work in an office environment. Occasionally exposed to moving machinery, odors, dust, pressurized equipment. Occasionally exposed to electrical hazards. May be exposed to environmental conditions, loud noises variable terrain, and variable weather including rain, snow, wind, cold, and heat.

Who Are We?
Veit is one of the country's leading specialty contractors, with over 96 years of experience and the best people in the industry. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day. Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first. We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day.

Our Core Values

• Deliberately Safe We believe all safety incidents are avoidable when everyone operates with a deliberate mindset. We are deliberately proactive and thorough in training and job planning. We are deliberately safe in our everyday operations and decision-making.
• Build with Intention We build with intention. Whether in the office or the field, we work with grit and determination toward a better future for everyone involved. We leave things better than we found them, and never leave a job until we're proud to put the Veit name on it.
• Leaders Dig First Egos have no place at Veit. We expect everyone on our team to dig in with a leadership mentality. That means being willing to jump in, take ownership, and get mud on our boots - especially when times get challenging.
• Real Relationships Like our work, we approach relationships authentically, with a long-term mindset. Whether you're a client partner, vendor, or team member, we make an effort to build a more meaningful connection with you by communicating with respect and honesty.
• Integrity in Everything As part of the Veit family, everything we do and say reflects on this entire company. We act with integrity, which means treating others just as we want to be treated, doing the right thing, and holding ourselves accountable.

VEIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING VET/DISABILITY