Dispatch Lead/Logistics

Granite Construction•Everett, WA

About The Position

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. General Summary This position is responsible for management and implementation of all Dispatch processes for the location including supervising and coordinating labor, equipment, materials, trucking and rentals for all construction projects in the field to ensure project appropriate resources are allocated efficiently. Essential Job Accountabilities Manage the Dispatch function for the assigned business unit including implementing new processes and procedures to ensure efficiency. Advise location management on planning job schedules and haul routes to anticipate project needs to ensure timely delivery of resources to the job. Negotiate purchasing terms with various vendors to ensure Granite receives the best possible pricing for rentals or other materials needed. Supervise the work of other Truck Drivers and/or Dispatchers (including timesheets, hiring and firing,) to ensure resources are allocated appropriately and cost effectively. Coordinate project resource needs based on to ensure project schedule goals are met. Coordinate with the HR department, payroll and craft unions to maintain regulations that the union has established to ensure compliance. Manage computerized dispatch and distribute on a daily basis a complete, accurate daily labor and material order in HCSS to communicate resource and scheduling with team. Understand and know contract requirements when it comes to ordering job resources,(DBE, listed companies or special Tier compliant equipment). Responsible for fleet compliance of all region CMV Drivers (DOT compliance). Hold monthly driver meetings, Take 5's and Safety meetings.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
5+ years dispatch experience required.
Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Attention to detail required.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to work in various computer software programs (excel, word, project, Heavy Job, The Dispatcher)
Knowledge of Construction Jobs, equipment and needs
Ability to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis.
A team player.
THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION SUBJECT TO DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND RANDOM TESTING.

Responsibilities

Manage the Dispatch function for the assigned business unit including implementing new processes and procedures to ensure efficiency.
Advise location management on planning job schedules and haul routes to anticipate project needs to ensure timely delivery of resources to the job.
Negotiate purchasing terms with various vendors to ensure Granite receives the best possible pricing for rentals or other materials needed.
Supervise the work of other Truck Drivers and/or Dispatchers (including timesheets, hiring and firing,) to ensure resources are allocated appropriately and cost effectively.
Coordinate project resource needs based on to ensure project schedule goals are met.
Coordinate with the HR department, payroll and craft unions to maintain regulations that the union has established to ensure compliance.
Manage computerized dispatch and distribute on a daily basis a complete, accurate daily labor and material order in HCSS to communicate resource and scheduling with team.
Understand and know contract requirements when it comes to ordering job resources,(DBE, listed companies or special Tier compliant equipment).
Responsible for fleet compliance of all region CMV Drivers (DOT compliance).
Hold monthly driver meetings, Take 5's and Safety meetings.