Project Manager

Mercer Technical Services; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Mercer Technical Services, a Quanta Services company, seeks a Project Manager to lead logistics for North American and international infrastructure projects. You will plan, coordinate, and execute transportation, material handling, and regulatory compliance with customers, carriers, and internal teams.

You will develop execution plans, schedules, and budgets, and manage import/export, risk, and KPI tracking while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field or experience.
• 6+ years of experience in project management, logistics, freight forwarding, supply chain, or industrial construction.
• Experience managing schedules, budgets, priorities, and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of domestic and international transportation, import/export processes, and logistics operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute logistics activities for large-scale infrastructure and industrial projects.
• Develop project execution plans, transportation strategies, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments via truck, rail, ocean, and air.
• Manage project cargo, oversize/OD shipments, heavy haul moves as needed.
• Serve as main point of contact for customers, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with procurement, engineering, construction, warehouse, and operations teams to ensure material availability.
• Handle import/export documentation, customs clearance, trade compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with freight forwarders, carriers, and brokers to ensure successful execution.
• Monitor project costs, schedules, risks, and KPIs; identify improvement opportunities.
• Prepare project reports, status updates, and client communications.
• Resolve transportation and scheduling issues while minimizing impact.
• Ensure compliance with Mercer safety standards and environmental requirements.

Skills

Project management

Logistics

Freight forwarding

Supply chain

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP

TMS

MS Office

Job description

About Us

MTS Quanta, a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR) company, has a rich history spanning over a century, providing transportation and logistics solutions. Our current mission is focused on expanding this legacy to encompass specialty logistics for infrastructure contractors across various sectors. We specialize in the procurement, warehousing, and transportation of materials across diverse modes of transportation - land, rail, and water. This comprehensive approach enables us to adeptly address the material challenges faced by our clients, including several Quanta Services companies.

Our journey, which began with mule teams in Texas, has seen a remarkable transformation. From transporting pipe in Alaska to expanding our operations globally, we have continually adapted and grown. At the heart of our service is a deep understanding of the risks our clients face. We don't just provide logistics; we offer solutions that help manage and mitigate these risks, ensuring the success of our clients' projects.

We focus on career development and reward excellence, recognizing each team member's unique contributions. We're at the forefront of powering modern life. Discover how your skills and dedication can make a real difference to us.

About This Role

Mercer Technical Services, a Quanta Services Company, is seeking a Project Manager to join our growing team. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing logistics activities that support large-scale infrastructure and industrial projects throughout North America and internationally. The Project Manager will work closely with customers, carriers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What You'll Do

• Manage logistics planning and execution for infrastructure, energy, industrial, and capital projects.
• Develop project execution plans, transportation strategies, schedules, and budgets to support project milestones.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments utilizing truck, rail, ocean, and air transportation.
• Manage project cargo, oversized/over-dimensional shipments, heavy haul transportation, and specialized equipment moves when required.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with procurement, engineering, construction, warehouse, and operations teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Manage import/export documentation, customs clearance, trade compliance, and regulatory requirements for international shipments.
• Partner with freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, terminals, warehouses, and other logistics providers to ensure successful project execution.
• Monitor project costs, schedules, risks, and key performance indicators while identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare project reports, status updates, forecasts, and client communications.
• Resolve transportation, documentation, scheduling, and operational issues while minimizing project impacts.
• Ensure all activities comply with Mercer safety standards, environmental requirements, and customer expectations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project execution, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered.
• 6+ years of experience in project management, logistics, freight forwarding, supply chain, or industrial construction.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, multiple priorities, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of domestic and international transportation, import/export processes, and logistics operations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to build relationships with customers, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ERP, TMS, or project management software is a plus.
• Proven experience in infrastructure and/or heavy industrial project logistics (large scale transport, oversize/OD shipments, specialized handling).
• Experience managing freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, and third-party logistics providers.
• Ability to travel as needed.

What You'll Get

As a Quanta Services employee, we offer a wide range of benefits to fit your needs.

• 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
• Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA
• Short term and long term benefits
• Employee discounts on consumer goods

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.