Dispatcher - PT (Req #: 2175) at The Middlesex Corporation

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America’s infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values. In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.

Position Summary:

The Construction Dispatcher is responsible for obtaining required information from the Superintendents for the daily work schedules including labor and equipment needs, rental trucks and equipment, small tools, construction materials (i.e. barrier wall, forms, etc.) start times and low-bed.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents and near-misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value – Safety first, in everything we do.
• Collect and distribute daily work schedules for each project.
• Schedule equipment moves in line with job schedule needs.
• Communicate with Construction Operations Manager labor and equipment needs and changes daily.
• Contact and set up owner/operator rental trucks as required.
• Keep files for insurance certificates.
• Coordinate labor and equipment needs on daily basis.
• Solicit pricing for rental tools and equipment.
• Track and keep up to date small tool inventory.
• Perform a small tool inventory on job sites on a quarterly basis.
• Coordinate deliveries to/from construction yard/projects.
• Maintain inventory in the construction yard.
• Assist in loading/unloading deliveries to construction yard.
• Prepare material handling plans for Cosmonaut yard.
• Solicit pricing on rental tools and equipment.
• Maintain communication list for SE Construction along with emergency contact information for construction team members.
• Maintain directions to construction sites.
• Maintain pick up truck list.
• Maintain list of team members with CDL licenses.

Qualifications:

• Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Power Point.
• Capable of operating front end loaders, excavators and forklifts.

Necessary Attributes:

• Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles.
• Team player and with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a team in an efficient and effective manner.
• Self-starter with good verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliance on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Dedicated and hard working.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.

Middlesex provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.