Dispatcher II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending plans

Job summary

Granite Construction Company is seeking a Dispatch Coordinator in Watsonville, CA to coordinate labor, equipment, materials, trucking and rentals for all projects at the location. You will ensure resources align with project schedules and work with multiple departments to maximize equipment utilization.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of dispatch experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with Excel/Project.

Qualifications

• 2+ years dispatch experience required.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Experience with Excel, Word, Project, The Dispatcher.
• Knowledge of construction jobs, equipment and needs.

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 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.

Skills

Resource coordination

Dispatching

Communication

Vendor negotiation

Scheduling

Proficiency in Excel

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Some college

Job description

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.

Education

High School Diploma - some college preferred.

Work Experience

2+ years dispatch experience required.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• 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.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Ability to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basis.
• A team player.

Benefits at a Glance

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately. Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range: $63,481.00 - $115,742.00 Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.