Lead Transportation Projects: Heavy Haul & ESC

Expeditors; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Employer Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & V

Vision Coverage

Job summary

Expeditors seeks a Transportation Project Manager to define roadmaps with logistics leads and manage operations to deliver ESC program objectives. You will review impacts to logistics, develop mitigation strategies, and influence change through collaboration and leadership.

You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with vendors, and present executive-level reports. Candidates should have 5+ years in supply chain and data center shipments, with strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years experience in supply chain, heavy haulage, sea freight and large scale air freight projects.
• 3+ years experience in operations management or project management.
• 3+ years experience in owning stakeholder management and facilitation.
• Strong knowledge of large-scale construction methodologies and planning.
• Understanding of data center infrastructure, system, equipment, including power and cooling.
• Familiarity with regulations and requirements specific to data center construction shipments.
• Excellent customer service skills, including negotiation, listening, and clear communication.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis.
• Risk sensitive and proactive in identifying problems and gaps.
• Results-oriented mindset with continuous learning and improvement.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to work outside normal hours, including weekends.
• Travel 25%

Responsibilities

• Build customer relationships and provide excellent service.
• Identify and address issues impacting customer satisfaction.
• Serve as main point of contact for customer queries.
• Prepare executive presentations and written reports for stakeholders.
• Lead project calls and drive decision-making and alignment.
• Communicate milestones to stakeholders and manage expectations.
• Review designs and ensure alignment with project scope.
• Gather information and assess regulatory requirements impacting supply chain.
• Coordinate with forwarders and suppliers for on-time delivery.
• Develop mitigation strategies for risks and logistics impacts.
• Monitor metrics on delivery, safety, quality, spend and savings.
• Evaluate supplier and forwarder performance against SLAs.
• Ensure proper project documentation and lifecycle adherence.
• Organize activities across vendors, carriers, factories, and manufacturers.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and root-cause analysis.
• Support RFI/RFQ processes and benchmarking.
• Manage regional and global transportation matters per customer needs.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Customer service

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Communication

Data analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent experience

Job description

Expeditors seeks a Transportation Project Manager to define roadmaps with logistics leads and manage operations to deliver ESC program objectives. You will review impacts to logistics, develop mitigation strategies, and influence change through collaboration and leadership.

You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with vendors, and present executive-level reports. Candidates should have 5+ years in supply chain and data center shipments, with strong analytical and negotiation skills.