Project Manager – Freight Forwarding & Logistics

Qualdoc•Charlottesville, VA

About The Position

Luminary Logistics Solutions is seeking an experienced, highly organized Project Manager to oversee domestic and international freight forwarding projects. The role manages complex transportation movements from initial planning through final delivery, ensuring shipments are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget while maintaining strong customer relationships. The successful candidate takes ownership, anticipates challenges, communicates effectively, and works independently as well as across departments. The preferred location is in or near Charlottesville, Virginia, though remote candidates with strong freight forwarding and project logistics experience will also be considered. Luminary Logistics Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company may use AI tools to support parts of the hiring process, but final hiring decisions are made by humans.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in freight forwarding, logistics, transportation, or project cargo management.
Experience coordinating domestic and/or international freight movements.
Strong understanding of freight forwarding operations and transportation processes.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Experience managing customer relationships and coordinating with transportation vendors.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and freight forwarding or transportation management systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience with project cargo, specialized transportation, or oversized and overweight shipments.
Knowledge of ocean import/export operations, Incoterms, and customs processes.
Experience with CargoWise or similar logistics management software.
Experience managing project budgets and transportation costs.

Responsibilities

Manage domestic and international freight forwarding projects from initial planning through final delivery.
Coordinate ocean, air, ground, and multimodal transportation.
Oversee project cargo, oversized, overweight, and specialized shipments as needed.
Work with carriers, vendors, ports, terminals, customs brokers, and internal teams.
Track shipments, monitor project milestones, and proactively resolve delays.
Communicate consistently with customers about project status and expectations.
Monitor transportation costs, project budgets, and profitability.
Identify and escalate potential financial risks, including demurrage, detention, storage, and additional transportation charges.
Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with applicable shipping requirements.
Collaborate with Operations, Sourcing, Brokerage, and Accounting to ensure successful project execution.
Identify opportunities to improve operational processes and customer service.