KBH | Richland, WA | Contract
About Us
KBH Industrial is a trusted resource for utilities and channel partners across the energy and industrial sectors, providing project management, project controls, senior consulting, and specialized technical support. Founded on the principle of people-first, honesty, collaboration and safety, KBH places skilled professionals in critical individual roles, working side by side with client teams to deliver deep expertise and dependable results.
Job Summary
The Engineering Materials Manager will support the Nuclear Development project by coordinating and performing materials management activities. This position will help ensure that materials, equipment, specifications, documentation, and vendor-related activities are effectively planned, reviewed, and aligned with project requirements reporting to the Nuclear Development Engineering Manager.
Principal Accountabilities
- Lead specification review meetings and coordinate the resolution of technical requirements.
- Chair weekly DOR meetings across all three companies, including discussions regarding purchasing responsibilities and ownership.
- Coordinate with estimating and other stakeholders on related DOR activities.
- Develop and maintain a combined documentation to support consistent planning, tracking, and communication.
- Lead material take-off meetings and reviews to confirm material requirements and procurement priorities.
- Review forms and documentation for safety-related work to ensure that procurement activities support applicable safety requirements.
- Review procurement specifications for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with project requirements.
- Lead vendor selection and product decisions for major equipment and materials, such as turbines.
- Conduct vendor and product quality reviews and coordinate follow-up actions where required.
- Facilitate communication among engineering, estimating, purchasing, vendors, and project stakeholders to support timely procurement decisions.
- Coordinate multiple vendors.
Skills and Experience
- Ability to lead across multiple disciplines and companies without authority.
Desired Abilities and Skills
- Nuclear, SMRs
Required Education and Experience
- Five years of experience
Desired Education and Experience
- Experience with a quality assurance program such as NQA-1, ISO 9001, and/or ASME.
- Bachelor degree from an accredited College or university
Additional Information
- U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
- Schedule: 4 days x 10 hours
- Schedule Description: Mon-Thurs, 4x10
- Remote work: Yes
- Per Diem: No
- Mob/Demob: No
- Expenses Eligible: No
- Being "On Call" required for role: No
- Badge Level: Blue Badge
- Certificates Required: No
The expected pay rate for this position ranges from $49.41 to $60.58/hour.
Pay offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained.
Benefits
KBH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, a 401(k) program, and other employee perks to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.
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