Project Manager - JXF

Momentum Transportation USA, an award-winning Landstar Agent; Pineland Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life & AD&D

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Critical Illness

Pet Insurance

Accident

Hospital Indemnity

Legal

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Momentum Transportation is seeking a Heavy Haul Project Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure on‑time performance for complex loads in Jacksonville, FL. You will coordinate with operations and carriers, create ship plans, and monitor shipments to meet customer expectations.

The role requires 2+ years in project or transportation management, strong communication skills, and proficiency with logistics software. A BA/BS in logistics is preferred and a dedicated safety mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years Project Management experience.
• Minimum 2 years Transportation Management.
• High School Diploma/GED required. BA/BS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review the scope of the project to determine necessary capacity requirements to meet the customer’s needs.
• Work with internal and external customers to meet customer demands.
• Create project ship plans.
• Negotiate with transportation providers for best rates and service.
• Monitor shipments from pickup to delivery with Track & Trace.
• Maintain relationships with carriers to ensure capacity and service.
• Communicate with carriers and team members.
• Update transportation management systems.
• Prioritize tasks to improve quality and service performance.
• Provide complex problem resolution and implement solutions.
• Utilize industry knowledge to process client shipments.
• Participate in video and conference calls.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project Management

Transportation Management

DOT regulations

Multi-state geography

AS400

Monday Software

FleetUp

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

BA/BS in Logistics or related field

Tools

AS400

Monday Software

FleetUp

Job description

Momentum is a local, family-oriented and employee-centered company. Our energetic and entrepreneurial spirit has resulted in numerous leadership awards across the Landstar agent network during the last 20 years. Our employees and their welfare are important to the success of our company. Every employee is considered a vital part of our team. Our success is based on recognizing the skills and efforts of each employee. That’s why we take every opportunity to reward and celebrate our employees. Our policy is to work with all members of our team in a fair and friendly manner and to treat each team member with dignity and respect.

Position:Project Manager - Heavy Haul Transportation

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Job Id:253

# of Openings:1

Job Summary:
The Heavy Haul Project Manager is responsible for providing direct daily oversite of heavy haul projects, overseeing all assigned projects in real time to ensure all loads are on schedule. Works with operations to ensure safe on time performance and call out any exceptions. with supervisors of supporting departments to ensure customer satisfaction of current and future transportation needs. This position directly reports to the Director of Heavy Haul.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years Project Management experience or
• Minimum 2 years Transportation Management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review the scope of the project to determine necessary capacity requirements to meet the customer’s needs.
• Work with internal and external customers to meet customer demands.
• Provides a hands-on approach in the day-to-day management of the heavy haul operations team.
• Supervises and monitors employee work assignments, workflow, work standards, accuracy, and productivity.
• Complete accurate dispatching of trucks to ensure that the flow of product in and out meets customer demands.
• Create project ship plans.
• Negotiate with transportation providers to obtain the best rates and service.
• Monitor shipments from pickup through delivery so that accurate, up-to-date information can be provided regarding any shipment (Track & Trace).
• Maintaining relationships established with carriers to ensure capacity and monitor service standards.
• Communicating effectively with carriers and team members.
• Update and maintain transportation management and operation systems.
• Prioritizes tasks and workload to focus on issues that directly impact quality and service performance.
• Provide complex problem resolution and swiftly implement the appropriate solutions.
• Utilize specialized industry and company computer systems and procedures, reference materials/documentation and personal industry knowledge to process client shipments.
• Participates in video and conference calls.
• Maintains regular, timely, and consistent attendance at work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong customer service (from a logistics background involving phone experience, pricing, and quotes)
• Knowledge of DOT regulations
• Knowledge of multi-state geography
• AS400, Monday Software, Fleetup experience
• Proficient with computer and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with internal and external customers.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to seek alternative solutions.
• Self‑directed, displays initiative, and can work independently.
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multi‑task in a high‑pressure environment
• Strong attention to detail with excellent follow‑up
• Excellent communications skills, both written and oral
• A proven track record in service, attendance, and reliability
• Must be fluent in English.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• A BA/BS degree in Logistics or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred.

We are one of the Top Workplaces in Jacksonville of 2024!

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Why work with us?

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer provided Basic Life & AD&D
• Employer provided Long Term Disability
• Ancillary Benefits
  • Short Term Disability
  • Critical Illness
  • Pet Insurance
  • Accident
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Legal
• Paid Time Off – Vacation and Sick
• Paid Holidays
  • New Year’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day
• 401(k) Retirement account with a company match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Onsite Gym (Free to employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Countless workplace recognition and perks!

• Employee of the Year Awards
• Employee of the Quarter Awards
• Employee of the Month Awards
• STARz Employee Recognition Program and Awards
• Employee Lunch‑and‑Learns
• Recognition for our Veterans
• Community Giving throughout the year
• Recycling initiatives and Sustainability programs
• Wellness program clubs and challenges
• Employee team‑building outings
• Numerous parties/luncheons throughout the year
• Casual dress code
• Recognized as one of Jacksonville Business Journal’s BEST PLACES TO WORK 5 Times
• Top Workplaces of 2024 presented by the Florida Times-Union

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