Project Expeditor

Project Expeditor (Contract)

A JAB Recruitment client is seeking a Project Expeditor to support engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects through proactive coordination, vendor communication, and schedule management.

Position Details

- Contract role

based in

Houston, TX

- Onsite, 5 days per week

(Greenway Plaza area)

- Local candidates strongly preferred

- Intended conversion to permanent

after approximately 12 months, contingent on performance and business needs

- Must be

authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship

- No visa sponsorship available

Role Summary

The Project Expeditor is responsible for monitoring and facilitating the timely flow of materials, equipment, and documentation from procurement through delivery. This role partners closely with Project Management, Procurement, and external vendors to identify risks, resolve schedule issues, and ensure project delivery targets are met. Success in this role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage priorities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Track and monitor the status of procured materials, supplies, and engineered equipment

- Communicate directly with vendors regarding order status, production schedules, and delivery timelines

- Review purchase orders and confirm vendor acknowledgements upon issuance

- Monitor expediting activities performed by EPC partners and directly with suppliers

- Identify potential schedule delays and proactively communicate risks to Project Managers

- Compile, document, and report expediting progress to internal stakeholders and leadership

- Maintain awareness of market lead times for commonly procured materials and equipment

- Support risk mitigation strategies for long-lead and critical-path items

- Act as liaison between internal departments and external suppliers

- Input and maintain accurate data within company ERP systems

- Support inventory monitoring and quality verification of delivered materials

- Promote procurement services and collaboration across the organization

- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards

- Perform additional duties and special projects as required, including working non-traditional hours when needed

Minimum Qualifications

Education

- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline

- Equivalent experience (minimum 3 years of relevant work) may be considered in lieu of a degree

Experience & Knowledge

- Minimum of

3 years of direct experience

expediting materials and engineered equipment for projects or operations

- Strong understanding of procurement processes for materials and services

- Familiarity with energy-related commodities and services

- Intermediate proficiency in

Microsoft Office

(Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Licenses

- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (for business-related travel)

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

- Supply Chain–related certification

- Experience working with

Oracle Cloud ERP

or similar systems

- Exposure to midstream energy storage and transportation environments

EEO Statement: JAB Recruitment complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. JAB Recruitment does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.