How to hire a material project manager

How to hire a material project manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step material project manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a material project manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new material project manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a material project manager, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A material project manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, material project managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents material project manager salaries for various positions.

   Type of Material Project Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Material Project Manager	Purchasing managers plan, direct, and coordinate the buying of materials, products, or services for wholesalers, retailers, or organizations. They oversee the work of procurement-related occupations including buyers and purchasing agents.	$30-55
   Construction Coordinator	A construction coordinator is in charge of overseeing the workforce and the workflow on a construction site, ensuring that all operations adhere to the standards, deadlines, budgets, and goals. Typically, it is their responsibility to liaise with clients and other professionals, organize work schedules, delegate tasks, and conduct regular inspections to ensure the quality of work... Show more	$20-39
   Construction Superintendent	A construction superintendent's role is to oversee all construction plans and operations, ensuring quality completion within a specified timeframe. Some of their responsibilities are to inspect all sites, coordinate with contractors and engineers, manage the budget and expenditure, purchase necessary materials and equipment, and make schedules... Show more	$29-59

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Asphalt
   • Project Management
   • Construction Materials
   • ASTM
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Process Improvement
   • Logistics
   • Supplier Performance
   • MRP
   • Lean Manufacturing
   • Materials Management
   • Project Materials
   • BOM
   • Production Control

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Lead business process re-engineering efforts as well as a comprehensive re-implementation of the ERP system with responsibility for training and implementation.
   • Develop and negotiate $30 million third-party logistics service contract to support lean manufacturing operations.
   • Submit RFI s as needed.
   • Design RFP bidding template for internal and external clients.
   • Serve as project manager for the implementation of new ERP software system.
   • Train and mindful of all GMP protocol for small-scale and PRL scale lab work.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your material project manager job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A material project manager can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, material project managers' average salary in kansas is 34% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level material project managers 45% less than senior-level material project managers.
   • Certifications. A material project manager with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a material project manager's salary.

   Average material project manager salary

   $86,465yearly

   $41.57 hourly rate

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   Entry-level material project manager salary

   $64,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average material project manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$107,434	$52
   2	Washington	$101,947	$49
   3	Michigan	$95,216	$46
   4	Connecticut	$95,123	$46
   5	Maryland	$94,260	$45
   6	Pennsylvania	$91,343	$44
   7	District of Columbia	$88,971	$43
   8	Virginia	$88,731	$43
   9	Indiana	$80,765	$39
   10	Utah	$80,399	$39
   11	Texas	$80,315	$39
   12	Ohio	$78,828	$38
   13	Georgia	$76,965	$37
   14	Alabama	$76,602	$37
   15	Colorado	$76,303	$37
   16	Illinois	$74,829	$36
   17	Wisconsin	$74,536	$36
   18	Arizona	$74,494	$36
   19	Tennessee	$72,811	$35
   20	Florida	$71,668	$34

   Average material project manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Applied Materials	$110,941	$53.34	10
   2	Rivian	$105,496	$50.72	3
   3	Evonik	$104,690	$50.33	5
   4	Tesla	$101,558	$48.83
   5	Oak Ridge National Laboratory	$96,255	$46.28
   6	Lucid Motors	$92,932	$44.68	21
   7	Intertek	$90,092	$43.31	17
   8	Woods Services	$88,345	$42.47
   9	Alstom	$86,355	$41.52	11
   10	General Dynamics	$85,393	$41.05	43
   11	Jabil	$85,293	$41.01	37
   12	ECS	$84,630	$40.69
   13	Professional Service Industries Holding Inc	$84,619	$40.68	1
   14	Kion Group	$84,619	$40.68	12
   15	Amec Foster Wheeler	$84,619	$40.68
   16	Huntington Ingalls Industries	$84,619	$40.68	18
   17	Leidos	$84,595	$40.67	91
   18	*n/a*	$84,556	$40.65	1
   19	Grifols	$84,524	$40.64	4
   20	Wittmann Battenfeld Inc	$84,220	$40.49

4. Writing a material project manager job description

   A material project manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a material project manager job description:

   Material project manager job description example

   At Fuss & O'Neill, we have five core tenets that keep us honest - the first of which pertains to our employees: it is about providing a safe, stable, enriching, empowering, and satisfying work environment in which every employee's experience, expertise, character, and dignity are recognized, celebrated, respected, and rewarded. These are not just words on a poster; they ensure that everyone working here is safe, supported, and empowered to be themselves. We are 300+ individuals here, each with our unique talents and unique needs. We strive to be inclusive, to ensure work-life balance, to seek new and challenging work, and to celebrate each other's successes. We think you'd fit right in!
   ABOUT THE POSITION
   
   We are seeking a Project Manager to join our Buildings & Hazardous Materials department in Quincy, MA.
   
   This professional will support all aspects of hazardous materials and environmental projects including development of proposals, planning and coordinating activities, conducting field meetings, and assisting in report and permit writing activities. The Project Manager will also be responsible for working with other project managers to assist with multidisciplinary projects lead by other disciplines and supervising and mentoring a team of hazardous materials field technicians and support staff.
   
   Position Requirements
   
   Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Safety Studies, or similar field Typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience in hazardous materials, environmental or indoor air quality Previous project management (contracts, business development, design, QA/QC) experience required Asbestos Inspector, Asbestos Designer and Asbestos Management Planner certification preferred OSHA 10-hour Construction training and HAZWOPER training preferred Experience with AutoCAD a plus Strong communication skills
   
   This position will reside in our Quincy, MA office. Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
   
   APPLY NOW ONLINE
   
   OR
   
   Mail your resume to Fuss and O'Neill, Inc., Attention Human Resources
   
   146 Hartford Rd
   
   Manchester, CT 06040
   
   Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Fuss & O'Neill participates in the Federal e-Verify program.
   
   Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
   
   The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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5. Post your job

   To find material project managers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any material project managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level material project managers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your material project manager job on Zippia to find and recruit material project manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with material project manager candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new material project manager

   Once you have selected a candidate for the material project manager position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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