Project Coordinator

. Crane Worldwide Logistics . • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Project Coordinator coordinates complex industrial project transportation moves, including rail and barge operations as well as ocean, air, and domestic transportation. The role develops value propositions and transportation solutions and pricing, analyzes project performance, freight spend, and KPIs, and administers project reporting, invoicing, and progress against contractual milestones.

The coordinator tracks shipments against the project logistics plan, keeps relevant parties informed, and coordinates project suppliers from EXW through CFR and, in some cases, DDP. The position also serves as a central coordination point for activities across outlying offices, supporting timely operational execution, shipment documentation, data maintenance, reporting, communications, freight dispatch, routing, pricing, rating, and billing. The role requires experience handling heavy-lift and out-of-dimension cargo, familiarity with HSEQ, and an understanding of industrial project logistics.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5–7 years of industrial project or project management experience required.
• Experience with heavy-lift and out-of-dimension cargo handling.
• Familiarity with HSEQ and a working understanding of industrial project dynamics.
• Strong understanding of Incoterms and knowledge of import/export.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including fax machines, copiers, personal computers, and scanners.
• Proactive approach and ability to handle pressure in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to work autonomously and make operational decisions.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods; some light lifting may be required.
• Must attend and be present at the work site.
• Final candidate must successfully pass an E-Verify Check.
• Pre-employment substance abuse testing is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop value propositions and solutions and pricing for complex project transportation moves, including rail and barge, ocean, air, and domestic transportation.
• Analyze project performance, freight spend, and project KPIs.
• Administer projects, including KPI reporting, invoicing, and tracking progress against contractual milestones.
• Track shipments in conjunction with the project logistics plan and keep relevant parties informed.
• Coordinate identified project suppliers from EXW through CFR and potentially DDP.
• Collaborate with stations and clients to maintain strong relationships and provide updates on project timelines.
• Provide or explain shipment options during scheduled project logistics updates and exigencies, including status updates to senior leadership.
• Coordinate air, ocean, and road transportation shipments.
• Coordinate activities across outlying offices as a central control hub to support high-quality and timely communications and operational execution.
• Prepare shipping documents, including dock receipts, bills of lading, and export declarations.
• Maintain and enter data and prepare standard project reports and spreadsheets.
• Communicate with clients about freight disposition, including tracking and tracing, routing options, and rate quotations.
• Communicate and coordinate with subcontracted partners regarding freight dispatch, routing, and pricing.
• Collect and organize records, files, and other information.
• Perform rating and billing duties and handle specific operations invoicing.

Benefits

• 136 hours of paid time off (17 days per year), usable for sick time or personal use.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement for education related to the job.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Employee recognition and rewards program.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Employee discounts.
• Wellness incentives of up to $100 per year for completing challenges, plus a discount on contribution rates.
• Potential to earn a quarterly bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED