Construction Materials Testing Dispatcher

Take Your Corporate Career to the Next Level 

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Materials Engineering and Testing team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Materials Engineering and Testing market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.
 
Step into Your New Role 
 

Kleinfelder’s Southern California Area is hiring a Full Time Dispatcher to join our team! This opportunity will provide the qualified applicant with a fulfilling career opportunity where you play a vital role in the team's success.

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO THOSE WITH EXPERIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

We are looking for a highly motivated, organized individual who can provide excellent customer service and assist in delivering on internal and external client requests in a fast-paced environment. The individual must demonstrate a working understanding of our business and be able to assist in facilitating the group’s objectives. Our Dispatcher will be responsible for the daily coordination of our construction materials testing technicians and inspectors for construction projects where the technicians and inspectors test and inspect soils, concrete, asphalt, masonry, reinforcing steel, etc., throughout Southern California.

General Job Duties:

• Schedule and dispatch technicians and inspectors to project sites based on skill set, certifications, location, project, and priority

• Follow safety rules and practices for all projects
• Daily communication with contractors and project managers – reporting any safety or quality concerns to project managers immediately
• Maintain field files electronically, such as Daily Field Reports, Work Orders, Health & Safety Plans, and Certification Logs
• Assist in operational management, including but not limited to timesheet and daily field report reviews, facilities, vehicle maintenance, office security, and IT support
• Various administrative and laboratory duties as assigned

This is a great opportunity for someone who relishes a challenge. Excellent problem-solving skills, time management, organization, professionalism, and the ability to work independently are required. 

Critical competencies required for this position include:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with interruptions
• Experience working in a deadline-driven environment
• Experience in proactively assessing the needs of those being supported
• Capability to make decisions within guidelines
• Must be able to work in a team environment 

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of related experience

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Computer Skills:

Advanced knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required. Deltek database knowledge is preferred.

Valid Driver's License required. 
 
Move Forward with Kleinfelder 
Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver. 
  
Progress with an Employer that Values You 
Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following: 
 
Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Scale Disclosure Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Hourly pay range: $24.11 - $40.25/hr.

 
Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program. 
  
Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules). 
  
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES  
Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.