Construction Logistics & Fleet Manager

Allan Myers Inc.

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 105,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Allan Myers is seeking a Logistics Manager to plan, coordinate, and optimize transportation and logistics operations across aggregates, asphalt plants, paving crews and construction projects. You will balance customer service, production schedules, capacity, safety and cost control while liaising with plant operations, dispatch, carriers, suppliers, and field teams.

The role emphasizes fleet utilization, carrier relationships, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in a high-demand

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Business Administration or related field preferred.
Minimum 7 years of transportation, logistics, fleet management, or dispatch leadership experience.
Experience in construction materials, aggregates, asphalt, trucking, or heavy industrial operations preferred.
Experience managing company-owned fleets and third-party transportation providers preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee daily transportation and logistics activities supporting aggregate, asphalt, and construction operations.
Coordinate material movement, delivery schedules, and transportation resources to meet production and customer requirements.
Ensure adequate fleet and carrier capacity to support operational demands.
Monitor and improve truck utilization, route efficiency, cycle times, and overall fleet productivity.
Manage scheduling, dispatch, routing, and logistics planning activities.
Coordinate with suppliers, customers, plant personnel, and third-party carriers to ensure efficient material flow.
Manage carrier and supplier relationships while negotiating services and resolving operational issues.
Evaluate carrier performance related to safety, service, reliability, and cost.
Support onboarding, compliance monitoring, and performance management of transportation partners.
Lead dispatchers, partner with Transportation Manager and Field Managers; allocate resources to meet changing needs.
Provide coaching, training, performance management, and employee development.
Promote safety policies; ensure DOT, FMCSA, OSHA compliance; participate in audits and investigations.
Manage transportation budgets and track key performance indicators (on-time delivery, fleet utilization, cost per ton, etc.).