Rail Logistics Project Manager

Watco Transloading; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture recognition

Competitive compensation

On-the-job training

Safe Performance Center training

Watco University programs

Career advancement

Job summary

Watco Transloading in Lowell, AR seeks a Rail Logistics Specialist to manage day-to-day operations of large projects, coordinate with teams and contractors, and ensure delivery within time and budget. The role drives resource acquisition, progress tracking, and stakeholder communication across rail operations and support services.

Responsibilities include defining objectives, managing contracts, risk mitigation, and mentoring operations staff while maintaining strong vendor and customer

Qualifications

• Strong organization, communication, and time management skills.
• Understanding of project management phases, techniques, and tools.
• Knowledge of risk mitigation.
• Problem resolution ability.
• Basic computer skills: Excel and Word.
• Strong phone and email communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others and be a positive influence.
• Proficient with Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service oriented for internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Define project objectives and oversee quality control of the project life cycle.
• Establish contracts with vendors to obtain information about future vendor developments.
• Participate in outside professional activities to stay updated with industry developments.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget.
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
• Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools such as Mavenlink.
• Manage day-to-day tasks of operations team members.
• Recruit necessary operations team members based on project needs.
• Train, coach, and counsel operations team members.
• Manage customer, third party vendors, and contractors’ relationships.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Provide daily updates to customers during rail transit.
• Oversee all rail clearances and review securement drawings.
• Complete rail portion of Project Execution Plans (PEP).
• Review and confirm all rail routes.
• Complete waybill form and provide to the Rail Coordinator for execution.
• Communicate project status, issues and successes to the team, customer and management.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Time management

Project management

Risk mitigation

Problem solving

Teamwork

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Phone & email communication

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Watco Transloading in Lowell, AR seeks a Rail Logistics Specialist to manage day-to-day operations of large projects, coordinate with teams and contractors, and ensure delivery within time and budget. The role drives resource acquisition, progress tracking, and stakeholder communication across rail operations and support services.

Responsibilities include defining objectives, managing contracts, risk mitigation, and mentoring operations staff while maintaining strong vendor and customer