Dispatcher

Granite Construction•The Woodlands, TX

13d•$48,094 - $72,141•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. Essential Job Accountabilities Assist in coordinating project resource needs with the Construction Manager, Superintendents, Safety, and Equipment departments to ensure project schedule goals are met. Communicate detailed information such as time and specific locations to dispatch resources to jobs in the field to ensure appropriate resources are allocated. Arrange and work with the Equipment department and other area dispatchers to ensure the best opportunity for Granite equipment utilization; schedule equipment repairs as needed. 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). Work with various vendors to ensure Granite receives the best possible pricing for rentals or other materials needed that are not already set in job setups; utilize the FIS system in order to streamline the processes, including setting up rental equipment and export to Field systems. 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. Depending on location track rentals and equipment moves.

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.
Communicate detailed information such as time and specific locations to dispatch resources to jobs in the field to ensure appropriate resources are allocated.
Arrange and work with the Equipment department and other area dispatchers to ensure the best opportunity for Granite equipment utilization; schedule equipment repairs as needed.
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).
Work with various vendors to ensure Granite receives the best possible pricing for rentals or other materials needed that are not already set in job setups; utilize the FIS system in order to streamline the processes, including setting up rental equipment and export to Field systems.
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.
Depending on location track rentals and equipment moves.

Benefits

paid holidays
sick leave
medical
dental
vision
life insurance
disability insurance
flexible spending plans
musculoskeletal health programs
mental wellness programs
100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents for medical plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately