Senior Logistics Project Lead: On-Time, Profitable Delivery

Crane Worldwide Logistics LLC

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

26 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Incentive Plan
136 hours PTO per year
Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Recognition and Rewards
Paid Volunteer Time
Employee Discounts
Wellness incentives

Job summary

Crane Worldwide Logistics LLC seeks an experienced Project Manager to scope, manage, and execute logistics initiatives in Houston, from business development to implementation. The role emphasizes on-time delivery, profitability, and vendor management while aligning with client expectations and project scope.

Candidates should have strong communication, organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Word/Excel, TMS, and freight-forwarding concepts. Collaboration across teams is essential.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required, bachelor’s preferred.
  • 7+ years industry experience and 5+ years in project management.
  • Experience with capacity/pricing boards (DAT, GetLoaded, Truckstop).
  • Experience operating a Transportation Management System (TMS).

Responsibilities

  • Scope projects with cost, price, and resources assessment.
  • Oversee projects from business development to implementation.
  • Ensure on-time delivery, profitability, and client-expectation alignment.
  • Facilitate deviations via ongoing management communication.
  • Coach vendors and internal teams to meet objectives.

Skills

Communication
Organizational skills
Problem solving
Self-motivated
Teamwork
MS Word & Excel
Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED
Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

DAT
GetLoaded
Truckstop
Transportation Management System

Job description

Crane Worldwide Logistics LLC seeks an experienced Project Manager to scope, manage, and execute logistics initiatives in Houston, from business development to implementation. The role emphasizes on-time delivery, profitability, and vendor management while aligning with client expectations and project scope.

Candidates should have strong communication, organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Word/Excel, TMS, and freight-forwarding concepts. Collaboration across teams is essential.

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