Construction Expeditor Job Description

A Construction Expeditor job description template to hire for your Construction department.

About the Construction Expeditor position

We are looking for a Construction Expeditor who will participate in our construction projects٫ ensuring their timely and cost-effective completion. Your duties will include monitoring our construction sites and jobs and organizing an adequate and timely flow of materials and equipment for them.

You should be a well-organized problem solver٫ able to multitask and possessing great communication skills. Experience in project management and knowledge of basic purchasing and technical principles are also required.

Construction Expeditor responsibilities are:

• Detect supply needs using technical details and schedules
• Fulfill the orders of material and equipment to meet project requirements
• Organize the delivery of supplies according to priorities and specifications
• Detect and troubleshoot issues with delivery of orders
• Monitor orders upon arrival to ensure the correct quality and quantity
• Supervise inventory of supplies for different jobs or sites
• Manage orders aiming for timely delivery and competitive price
• Organize the movement of material between locations
• Build good relationships with suppliers and vendors
• Create and manage accurate records of your activities

Construction Expeditor requirements are:

• 2+ years’ experience of working on a Construction Expeditor or other similar position
• Significant experience in project management
• Significant experience of analyzing and following technical specifications of material and equipment
• Good practical experience with MS Office (especially Excel) and filing systems
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with multi-tasking abilities
• High school diploma; additional certification will be a bonus