Construction Scheduler

Apex Companies•Livermore, CA

6d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex! Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US. We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry. We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us. We are seeking an experienced Scheduler/Dispatcher to oversee daily dispatching of crews and associated duties. This position is located in Livermore, CA. The ideal candidate will be reliable, detail-oriented, and positive, who will remain with the company long term and be part of our future growth and success. We are a solid company that has been in business for more than 25 years. The work environment is busy but fun. We have a dedicated team that is passionate about our company. We are dispatching up to 9 EC crews and 5 Street Sweeping crews each day. The salary is competitive, paid holidays, vacation, medical, dental and 401K plans. Bilingual (Spanish) is important. EROSION CONTROL, STREET SWEEPING & DEWATERING SCHEDULING Take scheduling calls from clients and PMs throughout the workday Add scheduling call-ins to master schedule. Contact PM if more info needed ($ or scope) Adjust schedule and check for changes multiple times. (deleted jobs, scope changes) Create Daily dispatch of schedule with Truck/Trailer #’s, crews & priority Confirm needed equipment and materials are on hand Include, scope, details, maps and materials with jobs tags Distribute schedule to crews and office (new format) Use the same crew for multi day or specialized jobs whenever possible Assign staggered start times – minimize daily texts Order/call-off rental equipment when needed Order Rock when needed Review daily job tags & interview crews for missing details. Turn in completed job tags daily Keep OT to less than 1 hour/man per day. Less than 1.5 hours/street sweeper driver per day Report unfinished jobs to PM and roll to next day MANAGE MATERIAL INVENTORY Track erosion BMP inventory multiple times per week Order materials as needed to stay above summer/winter minimums Order Dewatering Materials MANAGE TOOLS & EQUIPMENT Track inventory on small tools i.e. picks, shovels, hammers, etc. Track inventory and readiness on trenchers, pumps, hoses, etc. Track vehicle, vactor, street sweeper & trailer readiness GENERAL Manage quick and efficient changes to daily schedule and routine Participate in meetings as needed Provide continuing Customer Service Keep Daily Attendance Log Keep Post-con Log SAFETY Maintain required safety certifications are current (First Aid, CPR, etc.) Maintain/up-date All safety manuals- IIPP, SDS sheets, fleet safety program etc. Fulfill IIPP and SDS requests from clients Monitor/enforce daily PPE use in the yard, warehouse and on the jobsite

Requirements

GED or High School Diploma.
1-2 years of construction experience with repair and construction of stormwater infrastructure, concrete structures, piping and detention/retention basins.
Able to perform manual labor.
Knowledge of sediment and erosion control.
Good driving record.
Thorough understanding of safe work practices in accordance with OSHA regulations.

Nice To Haves

OSHA HAZWOPER certification preferred.
Safeland Training preferred but not required.
General carpentry and plumbing experience is helpful.
Comfortable using pickups/equipment trailers.
Bilingual (Spanish) is important.

Responsibilities

Take scheduling calls from clients and PMs throughout the workday
Add scheduling call-ins to master schedule. Contact PM if more info needed ($ or scope)
Adjust schedule and check for changes multiple times. (deleted jobs, scope changes)
Create Daily dispatch of schedule with Truck/Trailer #’s, crews & priority
Confirm needed equipment and materials are on hand
Include, scope, details, maps and materials with jobs tags
Distribute schedule to crews and office (new format)
Use the same crew for multi day or specialized jobs whenever possible
Assign staggered start times – minimize daily texts
Order/call-off rental equipment when needed
Order Rock when needed
Review daily job tags & interview crews for missing details. Turn in completed job tags daily
Keep OT to less than 1 hour/man per day. Less than 1.5 hours/street sweeper driver per day
Report unfinished jobs to PM and roll to next day
Track erosion BMP inventory multiple times per week
Order materials as needed to stay above summer/winter minimums
Order Dewatering Materials
Track inventory on small tools i.e. picks, shovels, hammers, etc.
Track inventory and readiness on trenchers, pumps, hoses, etc.
Track vehicle, vactor, street sweeper & trailer readiness
Manage quick and efficient changes to daily schedule and routine
Participate in meetings as needed
Provide continuing Customer Service
Keep Daily Attendance Log
Keep Post-con Log
Maintain required safety certifications are current (First Aid, CPR, etc.)
Maintain/up-date All safety manuals- IIPP, SDS sheets, fleet safety program etc.
Fulfill IIPP and SDS requests from clients
Monitor/enforce daily PPE use in the yard, warehouse and on the jobsite