Logistics Manager, Material & Equipment

About You:

Are you an organized, proactive logistics professional with 2–4 years of experience tracking and coordinating material or equipment deliveries? Are you a hard-working leader that never settles for less than superior quality? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting, long-term career opportunity for you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

ARCO/Murray National Construction is currently seeking an Equipment Logistics Manager to join our Mission Critical team in Downers Grove, IL. As an Equipment Logistics Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of high-value equipment and materials to various job sites around the country. You will manage communication and documentation between project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, vendors/suppliers, and carriers to help maintain schedules, costs, and competing priorities.

A Day in the Life:

Logistics Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain delivery schedules for materials and equipment.
• Coordinate transportation and storage of construction materials.
• Anticipate potential delays and implement contingency plans.

Vendor & Supplier Coordination

• Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely procurement and delivery.
• Negotiate shipping terms and manage freight logistics.

Site Coordination

• Work closely with site supervisors to align deliveries with project timelines.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of materials on-site.
• Create and communicate long-term storage plans with internal field leaders and subcontractors as-needed.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate records of shipments, permits, and delivery receipts.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and local building codes

Budget & Cost Control

• Monitor logistics-related expenses and assist in cost optimization.
• Prepare reports on material usage and delivery performance.

Communication

• Act as the point of contact for logistics-related issues between project managers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Provide regular updates on delivery status and resolve any logistical challenges.

Necessary Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of experience in construction logistics, project coordination, or supply chain consulting required
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Supply Chain, or related field preferred not required
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and material handling.
• Proficiency in project management or material tracking software (e.g., Procore, MS Project, and/or StruxHub) preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Time management and multitasking.
• Problem-solving under tight deadlines.
• Understanding of transportation regulations and safety standards.

What We Can Offer You:

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Company supported relocation
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.