What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispatcher & Construction Administrator position at McKinley?
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Description
Responsible for coordinating scheduling of installers, apprentices, deliver drivers, field managers and equipment in coordination with Construction Project Manager.
In coordination with the Construction Project Manager, selects installers/apprentices for particular assignments while considering location of installers/apprentices and differences in applicable skills, training, licenses and levels of experience as required for job. Must be able to evaluate any special needs for each project.
Creates work orders and dispatches fleet of 15-25 installers/apprentices to ensure clear communication of assignments and objectives.
Monitors installer’s/apprentice’s daily compliance with scheduled duties, including work order updates, time card and meal period compliance, and daily sampling of GPS, with communication to Construction Project Manager and Project Manager when performance is substandard or beyond anticipated budgets.
Monitors installer/apprentice absenteeism and tardiness, and reports information to Construction Project Manager and Project Manager accordingly.
Coordination of tools, parts, and components for projects to ensure installers/apprentices receive the necessary items required for success on an assignment in the most efficient way possible
Reporting of situations that possibly call for change orders to Project Manager and Construction Project Manager to address with customers (eg. Cost increases due to project timelines, lost time on the install, etc).
Responsible for minimizing expenses by properly monitoring and directing installer’s/ apprentice’s overtime and travel time.
Balances demands for customer satisfaction against technician efficiency and cost-effectiveness for company.
Performs duties with an awareness of all project-specific requirements (eg. daily start/finish times, safety requirements, etc)
Creates, sends and follows up on status of jobsite readiness form and invoice for payment due for projects and oversees communication with customers to confirm site readiness and schedules. Performs preliminary review of completed forms. Provides follow-up as necessary, and reports any prolonged delay of site to Project Manager and Construction Project Manager.
Sends and follows up on contractor punchlists and final invoices for installations and oversees communication and follow-up with customers to confirm completion and return schedules. Reports to Construction Project Manager and Project Manager with any issues regarding punchlist completion (Construction Project Manager or Project Manager to contact customer to resolve any issues, clarifications, or repeated non-responses/delays from customers).
Maintain consistent communication with customers, both with phone calls and emails as necessary for the given task.
Update the project in SFDC with all pertinent details on activities, schedules, etc to update the project management team
Corresponds with inspection agencies to schedule inspections as required prior to turnover.
Coordinate travel details for out-of-town installations (hotel stays, airline travel, and per diem transactions) with approval from Project Manager.
Additional administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Previous experience in scheduling and dispatching.
Logical reasoning skills to apply correct person(s) for a given task (accounting for applicable training, licensing, physical capabilities, etc)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Able to work harmoniously with technicians, other employees, and the public
Experienced at de-escalating and at ease working with temperamental customers, technicians or other challenging circumstances
Excellent customer service skills
Knowledgeable in basic accounting procedures
Skilled at problem solving and can think critically and independently with minimal guidance
Responds well under pressure and effectively handles urgent situations with minimal or no supervision
Able to discern and prioritize levels of urgency and minimize exposure to risk while maximizing customer satisfaction
Trustworthy and maintains confidentiality
Punctual and reliable
Computer skills and proficiency including Microsoft office, Google Documents and other cloud based products
Ability to quickly and accurately assess profitability (costs of travel, rates, of pay overtime)
Skilled at multitasking
Salary : $33 - $38