Dispatcher II

Granite Construction

Anchorage, Alaska

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Billing, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Construction, Construction Equipment, Construction Management, Construction Projects, Contract Requirements, Detail Oriented, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Rentals, Establish Priorities, Fast Food, Keyboards, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Pricing, Process Development, Project Schedule, Project/Program Coordination, Quality Control, Regulations, Rentals, Resource Management, Team Player, Time Management, Trucking

LOCATION

Anchorage, Alaska

POSTED

10 days ago

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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.

Our 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).

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