Dispatcher

Granite Construction•Sacramento, CA

10d

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 Under general supervision this position is responsible for coordinating labor, equipment, materials, trucking and rentals for all construction projects for assigned location to ensure project appropriate resources are allocated. Essential Job Accountabilities Coordinate project resource needs under the direction of 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. Work with the HR, Payroll and craft unions to maintain regulations that the union has established to ensure compliance. 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. Assist management in planning job schedules to anticipate project needs to ensure timely delivery of resources to the job. 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). Negotiate 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). Code dispatch office invoices to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Update the underground service alert (USA) to ensure it is current, depending on location. Track rentals and equipment moves to ensure efficiency.

Requirements

High School Diploma – some college preferred.
2+ 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.

Responsibilities

Coordinate project resource needs under the direction of 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.
Work with the HR, Payroll and craft unions to maintain regulations that the union has established to ensure compliance.
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.
Assist management in planning job schedules to anticipate project needs to ensure timely delivery of resources to the job.
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).
Negotiate 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).
Code dispatch office invoices to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Update the underground service alert (USA) to ensure it is current, depending on location.
Track rentals and equipment moves to ensure efficiency.

Benefits

paid holidays
sick leave
medical
dental
vision
life insurance
disability insurance
flexible spending plans
special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness
two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.