Construction Logistics Coordinator — On-Time Freight

O'Donnell Metal Deck; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Career growth opportunities

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

O’Donnell Metal Deck seeks a Logistics Coordinator in Dallas, TX to manage outbound freight for steel joist and metal deck shipments. You will coordinate with manufacturers, freight brokers, and jobsite contacts to ensure on-time, cost-effective deliveries.

The role requires strong organizational skills, proactive communication, and the ability to manage multiple shipments while maintaining accurate documentation. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of freight coordination experience, preferably in construction.
• Experience coordinating in construction is a plus.
• Strong organizational and proactive communication skills.
• Familiarity with FTL, LTL, and broker-based coordination.

Responsibilities

• Own orders from release to final delivery to the jobsite.
• Ensure ship dates are met and escalate when needed.
• Follow up with manufacturers as dates approach to prevent delays.
• Coordinate outbound freight for FTL/flatbed and hotshot shipments.
• Request, negotiate, and book shipments via freight brokers.
• Confirm site access, contacts, and offload equipment.
• Track pickup/delivery windows and handle delays in real time.
• Communicate shipment details to PMs, customers and MFRs.
• Maintain shipment docs (BOLs, carrier info, site contacts).
• Update QuickBooks upon successful delivery for invoicing.

Skills

FTL & broker coordination

Freight scheduling

Vendor relationship mgmt

Oversized/LTL loads

Site access coordination

Clear communication

Highly organized

Email/phone coordination

Proactive issue resolution

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

O’Donnell Metal Deck seeks a Logistics Coordinator in Dallas, TX to manage outbound freight for steel joist and metal deck shipments. You will coordinate with manufacturers, freight brokers, and jobsite contacts to ensure on-time, cost-effective deliveries.

The role requires strong organizational skills, proactive communication, and the ability to manage multiple shipments while maintaining accurate documentation. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.