Resource Coordinator​/Dispatcher

Overview

Job Description
Join our team as a Resource Coordinator / Dispatcher, the central force that keeps our projects moving. In this fast-paced role, you’ll coordinate people, equipment, and schedules to ensure every assignment is staffed safely, efficiently, and on time. If you excel at multitasking, logistics, and problem-solving, and thrive as the go-to person who keeps operations running smoothly, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every single day.

Determines the safest, most efficient way to dispatch employees and/or equipment to project sites. Receives and manages incoming service requests (internal and external) to dispatch appropriately trained staff for the assignment. Dispatchers multitask with strong communication skills, maintaining efficient operations while ensuring that resources are scheduled when requested and directed where they are most needed.

• Answer and manage incoming calls and dispatch employees with appropriate skills or certifications to precise locations at necessary times.
• Skilled at prioritizing projects and managing logistics (equipment, internal logistics) according to urgency and importance, utilizing negotiation skills when conflicts arise.
• Relay information and instruction to employees, their managers, labs and other project stakeholders (internal employees, client, contractors, etc.) as appropriate.
• As the hub for the department or office, maintain communication with field units to coordinate and prioritize schedules day-to-day.
• Dispatch in an incident and injury free manner consistent with Terracon’s guidelines to keep the care and concern of employees a priority.
• Communicate effectively with customers, employees, and leaders.
• Use materials dashboard, CMELMS and other tools to effectively distribute employees and balance workload.
• Perform other office duties, if needed, and work with others to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate between other regional offices to cover projects
• Manage resource conflicts among employees, clients and office/regional leadership team using negotiation strategies.
• Follows safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Performs pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree in project management, business management, or human resources preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience or the equivalent in training and related experience.
• Ability to use technology (mobile apps, email, scheduling software, etc.).
• Time management skills
• Negotiation skills
• Interpersonal interaction skills
• Multi-lingual preferred in some markets
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

• Lead meaningful, high-impact projects.
• Work with a collaborative and supportive team.
• Opportunities to grow and advance your career.
• 100% employee-owned company where you can make a difference!

The expected salary range for this position is listed below. The base range may be adjusted based on the specific location of the applicant. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

$24.50 - $34.50 per hour

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

EEO Statement

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.