Strategic Carrier Relations Manager

The High Companies; Denver Heights (WV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental and vision

401(k) retirement plan with company‑s|

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

High Family Foundation Scholarship

Good Measure Award

Job summary

The High Companies is seeking a Carrier Relationship Manager to support the High Transit/High Concrete Group in Denver, PA. This role focuses on aligning external carrier capacity with internal shipping demand, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

Responsibilities include building a qualified carrier base, negotiating contracts and rates, daily tendering, and enforcing compliance with safety and regulatory rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Logistics, Business or related field.
• Experience negotiating transportation contracts and rates; basic insurance knowledge.
• Ability to navigate ambiguous circumstances with internal/external implications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and organizational abilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• Develop a qualified carrier base.
• Secure contracts with transportation providers.
• Negotiate rates with carriers at or below estimated cost per load.
• Tender loads daily to qualified carriers and manage rate confirmations.
• Track variances and resolve issues with loads, jobsites, erectors, and project managers.
• Explain variances to estimates clearly to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with accounts payable to resolve discrepancies with carriers.
• Administer back charges for High-owned equipment and freight claims.
• Coordinate shipments and oversee dispatching and routing activities.
• Monitor market capacity and regulatory compliance for oversize shipments and hours of service.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Organization

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The High Companies is seeking a Carrier Relationship Manager to support the High Transit/High Concrete Group in Denver, PA. This role focuses on aligning external carrier capacity with internal shipping demand, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

Responsibilities include building a qualified carrier base, negotiating contracts and rates, daily tendering, and enforcing compliance with safety and regulatory rules.