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Data Center Material Logistics Manager Job Description

Hourly Rate: $35-45/hr (firm, dependent on experience)

Location: Abilene, TX (must be local or willing to travel to Abilene for 2 weeks at a time)

Smartlink is dedicated to empowering those who are competitive and aim for the win. The company's core values— Creating Customer Fanatics, Innovate and Create, One Team, We Are All In, and Safety Leads to Success—serves as a guide to our teams and sets the expectations for every member.

These values are the cornerstone that brings us together, consistently reminding us of our mission and guiding all our efforts. We are unabashedly competitive and driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence. Every project, every challenge, and every opportunity is met with discipline, focus, and an uncompromising commitment to succeed.

Our path to excellence begins with it, commitment, and our team's goal of achieving customer fanatics. At Smartlink, you are empowered to make the right decisions, do your job well and bring something to the table no matter your position. This involves autonomy, responsibility, contribution, support, and growth.

This approach ensures that every team member feels valued and motivated to contribute their best, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

We look forward to having you join our TEAM if this opportunity is a great fit for you!

Job Summary:

The Data Center Material Logistics Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the end-to-end supply chain and material flow for the project site. You will design and implement the logistics plan that ensures all materials—from bulk commodities to specialized equipment—are procured, received, tracked, and staged to meet aggressive construction schedules. You are responsible for optimizing site space, managing vendor relationships, and leading the logistics team to eliminate bottlenecks that could delay field production.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive site logistics plan, including designated delivery routes, off-loading zones, and strategic staging areas.
• Directly supervise and mentor the Material Logistics Technicians, ensuring they follow standardized procedures for receiving, inventorying, and delivering materials.
• Act as the primary point of contact for vendors, suppliers, and freight carriers to coordinate delivery schedules and resolve high-level shipment discrepancies or damages.
• Oversee the site’s inventory management system, ensuring 100% accuracy between physical stock and digital records to prevent "stock-outs" or over-ordering.
• Collaborate with Superintendents and Project Engineers to align material deliveries with the Master Project Schedule and "Just-In-Time" (JIT) delivery requirements.
• Manage the logistics budget, including costs related to material handling equipment rentals, temporary storage facilities, and third-party transport.
• Implement and enforce rigorous safety protocols for all material handling activities, including forklift operations, crane picks, and hazardous material storage.
• Analyze logistics data to identify trends, inefficiencies, or recurring vendor issues, and present performance reports to senior project leadership.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Strategic Planning: Ability to look weeks ahead at the project schedule to anticipate material needs and site congestion.
• Leadership & Accountability: Taking ownership of the entire material lifecycle and holding both the internal team and external vendors to high standards.
• Spatial Intelligence: Expert ability to manage limited site footprints and organize storage to maximize efficiency and crew access.
• Communication: Ability to bridge the gap between office-based procurement and field-based installation teams.
• 5+ years of experience in construction logistics, warehouse management, or industrial supply chain operations.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage a diverse team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Logistics Management Software (LMS), ERP systems, or Procore/BIM 360 logistics modules.
• Deep understanding of construction materials, lead times, and specialized handling requirements for MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) or structural components.
• Strong negotiation skills for managing vendor contracts and resolving delivery disputes.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and experience implementing site-wide safety programs.

• Physical Demands & Work Environment:Significant travel (>70%) is expected in association with performing this position.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time is expected for this position.
• A valid driver’s license is expected for this position.

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About the Role:

Our client is a top-tier electrical contractor known for delivering large-scale, technically complex projects across data centers, healthcare, commercial, industrial, and mission-critical environments. The company self-performs a significant portion of its work, giving project teams greater control over schedule, quality, and field execution rather than relying solely on subcontract management.

With a strong field-first culture, leadership is highly engaged, projects are well-funded and properly staffed, and there is a strong emphasis on safety, training, and long-term career development. The company also invests heavily in technology, prefabrication, and pre-planning to ensure projects run efficiently and avoid unnecessary field challenges.

They are seeking a Traveling Senior Electrical Superintendent to lead field operations on large-scale electrical construction projects. This role will oversee daily field execution, manage field leadership teams, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications and electrical codes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day field operations on large-scale electrical construction projects
• Manage and mentor Superintendents, Foremen, and field staff
• Enforce site-specific safety programs and promote a zero-incident culture
• Coordinate manpower planning, material flow, equipment, and site logistics
• Drive short-interval planning, look-ahead schedules, and productivity tracking
• Oversee installation quality and ensure compliance with NEC and project specifications
• Coordinate with owners, general contractors, inspectors, and AHJs
• Review drawings, identify constructability challenges, and proactively resolve field conflicts
• Support commissioning, testing, punch-out, and closeout activities

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of electrical construction field leadership experience
• Proven experience leading electrical scopes exceeding $20M
• Strong knowledge of NEC, electrical systems, and construction means and methods
• Experience working with large self-perform electrical contractors
• Ability to lead large field crews on fast-track construction schedules
• Strong leadership presence with excellent communication skills

Get your team into its own truck with no money down, no minimum credit requirement and flexible financing options. We'll support you and your co-driver on your path to truck ownership while providing the resources you need to stay as busy as you choose. Keep moving - and earning - together with Panther.

Exclusive to Teams

Work for yourselves, see the country and set your own schedule. Through our exclusive lease purchase program with Expediter Services, you'll discover how easy purchasing a new tractor can be for your team. Payments are deducted from your weekly settlement for the specified term and then the tractor is yours.

All drivers and vehicle owners are independent contractors.

**Truck and financing are through an independent Third Party.

• No money down
• No minimum credit requirements
• No balloon payment
• Flexible finance options
• Actual lease is through Expediter Services
• Earn top pay for safe, precise, on-time delivery, and stay as busy as you want.
• Set your own schedule
• 99% no-touch, high-value expedite freight
• Weekly settlements
• Access to our driver support team 24/7/365
• We provide a fuel surcharge along with your standard rate per shipment

• CDL-A + 6 months minimum experience*
• At least 21 years of age
• No DUI or drug convictions in the last 5 years
• No felonies in the last 10 years
• *No experience necessary for straight trucks or cargo vans
• ** All drivers and vehicle owners are independent contractors.
• **Truck and financing are through an independent Third Party.