Dispatcher I (Lehman-Roberts)

Granite Construction•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, this position is responsible for assisting with coordinating labor, equipment, materials, trucking and rentals for all construction projects for assigned location to ensure project appropriate resources are allocated.

Requirements

High School Diploma
0 - 2 years dispatch experience
Excellent 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.

Responsibilities

Assist in coordinating project resource needs with the Construction Manager, Superintendents, Safety, and Equipment departments to ensure project schedule goals are met.
Utilize computerized dispatch and distribute on a daily basis to communicate resource and scheduling with team.
Communicate dispatch to Superintendents so that they can monitor daily work (QC, Shop, PM, Payroll).
Understand and know contract requirements when it comes to ordering job resources (DBE, listed companies or special Tier compliant equipment).
Update the underground service alert (USA) to ensure it is current.
Code dispatch office invoices to ensure accuracy and timeliness.