Certerra is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, for project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve. We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30+ offices located in 10 states and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list alongside the nation’s top firms. With a 60-year history, Certerra has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities, and interactive management technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to service, innovation, and the success of our clients.
This role will be working out of our: Materials Department services division in Tempe, AZ.

This Opportunity: 

Certerra is looking for a motivated individual to fill an open full-time Dispatch /Administrative position for our Materials Testing Department in our Tempe office.

Job Duties:

• ·        Coordinate, schedule and dispatch Technicians to perform testing and inspecting soils, concrete, asphalt, masonry, reinforcing steel, etc. throughout the Phoenix, AZ area.
• ·        Assisting project management
• ·        Coordinating department resources
• ·        Customer interaction
• ·        Other administrative functions as needed
• ·        The successful candidate will be encouraged to expand their skills through company provided training and mentoring.
• ·        This is an opportunity to become a member of a successful team, be part of the construction process and make a career at a steady, growing organization.

 Requirements:

• ·        Previous administrative experience required
• ·        This is a fast-paced position which requires multitasking, use of the phone, email and text communication with client representatives, contractors, project managers and technicians and others as applicable regarding the services to be provided.
• ·        Strong organization and planning skills
• ·        Professional attitude
• ·        Capable of working independently
• ·        Excellent oral and writing skills
• ·        Proficient with Excel, Outlook, MS Word, Office, Google Maps
• ·        Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• ·        Ability to pass a drug screen

Preferred

• ·        Previous Construction Industry Experience
• ·        Previous dispatch experience
• ·        Previous administrative experience required

Physical Demands

• Physical examination required to obtain medical clearance to work
• Ability to stoop, kneel and to routinely lift and carry 50 pounds
• Clean driving record and capable of being insured for driving company vehicles
• Able to work in variable outside conditions, including extreme heat or cold if need

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.