Project Manager

Fracht USA•Houston, TX

42d

About The Position

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing complex to specialized transport and heavy haul freight forwarding activities. Requires full knowledge of customers and carrier’s, addressing complex or escalated internal/external customer questions and concerns, and providing customer service, quotes and tracking.

Requirements

Integrity
Adhere to Fracht’s Core Values and Vision. Ability to operate in an open and honest manner and achieve a trusting and reliable relationship with team members, customers, and vendors. Ability to accept mistakes and learn from them without apportioning blame.
Flexibility
Learn and keep up to date with new developments, procedures, and regulations. Work efficiently in an environment with multiple shifting priorities.
Communication
Listen and communicate clearly with team members, customers, and vendors. Ability to interpret and disseminate information promptly.
Problem Solving Measure effectiveness in understanding problems and making timely practical decisions. Ability to work well in groups and/or individually to develop alternative solutions.
Accountability
Justify responsible actions and decisions to management. Be a reliable team player who can make accurate decisions with sense of urgency.
Proven experience as a Project Manager in the freight forwarding industry, with specific experience in transformer movement projects
In-depth knowledge of transportation and logistics processes, including customs regulations and documentation requirements
Strong project management skills, with the ability to effectively plan, organize, and prioritize multiple projects
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on finding innovative solutions to complex challenges
Proficient in using project management software and tools
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Willingness to travel as required for project oversight and client meetings
Safely and successfully performs the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
Must be able to sit for prolonged period in office environment, desk setting
Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and execute the transportation and logistics of projects from start to finish
Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and external partners to ensure smooth and efficient project execution
Liaison with the customer and service providers for transportation requirement
Maintain schedule and communicate regularly with the customer on updates and any deviations
Execute project to or below specified budget
Change management with the customer to address scope and other changes
Evaluate risk and address with the appropriate internal resources to minimize risk
Maintain accurate files for transportation documentation and financial tracking
Track transportation invoicing from suppliers to close out files, and to timely invoice clients
Manage and negotiate contracts with transportation providers and other service providers
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in transformer movement projects
Receive bookings from agents or clients, prepare quotations for clients and follow up with them
Conduct freight negotiations with carriers, haulers, freight handlers, overseas offices and agents for all modes of transportation, to ensure price competitiveness and profitability
Follow up operation & subcontractors until the shipment is delivered to customers
Assist with preparation of RFQ and Bid Tender Responses