Oregon Construction Contractors (CCB) Practice Test

Who oversees the timely ordering and delivery of materials on a construction project?

1. Owner

2. Superintendent

3. General Contractor

4. Materials Expediter

The correct answer is: Materials Expediter

The materials expediter is responsible for overseeing the timely ordering and delivery of materials on a construction project. This role involves managing the logistics associated with procurement and ensuring that materials arrive on site when they are needed. The timely delivery of materials is crucial in maintaining the workflow and schedule of a construction project, as delays in material availability can lead to work stoppages and increased costs. The materials expediter often coordinates with suppliers, tracks shipments, and communicates with the construction team to ensure that materials match the project specifications and are delivered according to the established timeline. This proactive management helps to mitigate potential disruptions and keeps the project on track. While other roles such as the general contractor and the superintendent may have responsibilities related to overall project management and supervision, they typically do not focus solely on the logistics of material delivery to the same extent as the materials expediter. The owner of the project primarily deals with financial aspects and decision-making, rather than the detailed operational logistics involved in material management.