Senior Heavy Haul Field Project Lead

Ascendo-Resources

Jacksonville (FL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Ascendo-Resources in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Heavy Haul Field Project Manager to provide hands-on oversight of complex heavy haul and specialized transportation projects. This role combines field presence with office coordination to keep shipments on schedule and customers informed.

You will work with drivers, carriers, and internal teams on route surveys, permitting, safety, and compliance, and you must be able to solve problems in real time while delivering clear updates to stakeholders.

Qualifications

Heavy haul and/or over-dimensional transportation experience required.
Minimum 5 years of dispatch or transportation operations experience.
Direct experience working with commercial drivers required.
Working with oversized and over-dimensional shipments.
Experience with permitting process for over-dimensional freight.
Strong understanding of DOT regulations, routing requirements, and transportation compliance.
Experience managing complex transportation or logistics projects.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to remain calm and make decisions in high-pressure operational environments.
Excellent communication, customer service, and conflict-resolution skills.
Strong attendance, reliability, and professional work habits.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned heavy haul projects from planning through completion.
Oversee project scope, schedules, operational requirements, and budgets.
Monitor active projects in real time and address delays, disruptions, and operational challenges.
Coordinate closely with Heavy Haul Operations and supporting departments to ensure successful execution.
Provide extended project coverage when necessary, including evenings, weekends, or adjusted schedules.
Conduct and assist with site visits and route surveys for oversized and over-dimensional shipments.
Evaluate routes, site conditions, access points, restrictions, and potential operational challenges.
Assist with developing routing strategies for specialized and heavy haul loads.
Document route survey findings, site conditions, and project requirements.
Serve as a primary field contact for drivers, customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Serve as a key liaison between customers, leadership, operations, drivers, and supporting teams.
Provide customers with timely updates regarding project progress, changes, and issues.
Participate in project meetings, customer discussions, and post-project reviews.
Deliver project status reports and performance summaries to leadership and stakeholders.
Maintain accurate daily field reports and job activity logs.
Provide daily project updates as required.
Complete incident reports, delivery documentation, site visit reports, and route survey reports.
Ensure project documentation is accurate, professional, and submitted within required timeframes.
Assist with monitoring project costs, accessorial charges, and other operational expenses.