Construction Dispatch & Resource Planner

Granite Construction; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking a dispatcher to coordinate labor, equipment, materials, trucking and rentals for multiple projects. You will allocate resources through the location, under supervision of the Construction Manager and departments involved.

Responsibilities include communicating detailed resource data to dispatch field teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and optimizing equipment utilization while managing scheduling and vendor negotiations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with some college preferred.
• 2+ years dispatch experience required.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Attention to detail and deadline-driven work.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Project, Heavy Job, The Dispatcher.
• Knowledge of construction jobs, equipment and needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project resource needs to meet schedule goals.
• Dispatch resources and communicate locations to field teams.
• Work with HR, Payroll and unions to ensure compliance.
• Schedule and coordinate equipment repairs and utilization.
• Plan job schedules to ensure timely delivery of resources.
• Use dispatch software to communicate scheduling with the team.
• Negotiate with vendors for rental/material pricing.
• Understand contract requirements for ordering resources.

Skills

Exceptional organizational

Communication skills

Prioritize multiple tasks

Detail-oriented

Work under pressure

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Project

Heavy Job

The Dispatcher

Job description

Granite Construction is seeking a dispatcher to coordinate labor, equipment, materials, trucking and rentals for multiple projects. You will allocate resources through the location, under supervision of the Construction Manager and departments involved.

Responsibilities include communicating detailed resource data to dispatch field teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and optimizing equipment utilization while managing scheduling and vendor negotiations.