Dispatcher II (Lehman-Roberts)

Granite Construction

Memphis, Tennessee

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Billing, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Construction, Construction Equipment, Construction Management, Construction Projects, Continuous Improvement, Contract Requirements, Detail Oriented, Disability Insurance, Establish Priorities, Keyboards, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Project Schedule, Project/Program Coordination, Quality Control, Regulations, Rentals, Resource Management, Roadway Construction, Stewardship, Surface Mining, Team Player, Time Management, Trucking

LOCATION

Memphis, Tennessee

POSTED

7 days ago

LEHMAN-ROBERTS COMPANY - A PROUD TRADITION SINCE 1939

Lehman-Roberts, a Granite Company, has been a part of the fabric of Memphis for more than 85 years. We are dedicated to the manufacturing and placement of quality hot mix asphalt along with surface mining of aggregates from our sister company Memphis Stone & Gravel. Anchoring our company's efforts are the core values of stewardship, humility, continuous improvement, and relationships. With manufacturing facilities located throughout West Tennessee and North Mississippi, we specialize in asphalt production and construction projects ranging from commercial projects to miles of interstate highway paving throughout the Mid-South.

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.
Work with the HR, Payroll and craft unions to maintain regulations that the union has established to ensure compliance.
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 resources and scheduling with team is preferred.
Communicate dispatch to superintendents so that they can monitor daily work (QC, Shop, PM, Payroll).
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.

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.

What can Lehman-Roberts Co do for you?

Working at Lehman-Roberts means being part of our community to build a future while respecting our core values...

Are you interested in the opportunity to work for a company that will give you the experience needed to build your career?
Would you like to learn and work with some of the best experts in the field?
Do you feel a sense of pride knowing a project is built well with safety in mind?

We have committed to leading the highway construction and aggregate industries by rewarding our most valuable resource... our employees! Our benefits include:

Paid Vacations/ Holidays
Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Life Insurance
401K w/ Company Match and Profit Sharing
Flexible Spending Account
Additional Voluntary Life Insurance and Disability

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the

Dispatcher II (Lehman-Roberts)

Granite Construction

Memphis, Tennessee

About the Company

Granite Construction

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