Sr Transportation & Logistics Coordinator

DPR Construction•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

OES Equipment, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking a Sr Transportation & Logistics Coordinator. This role provides advanced coordination and oversight of transportation and logistics activities to ensure reliable, cost-effective delivery of goods. Handles shipment scheduling, carrier communication, and issue resolution while supporting compliance and performance tracking. Applies experience and judgment to address complex transportation challenges and supports continuous improvement efforts across logistics operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume logistics environment and can successfully manage multiple truck movements while providing exceptional service to internal and external customers. At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization. As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Requirements

Proven experience managing high volumes of truck shipments and deliveries
Strong knowledge of transportation and logistics operations
Experience coordinating carriers, brokers, drivers, and project teams
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple shipments simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with transportation management systems, scheduling, and shipment tracking
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
3–5 years of experience in transportation coordination, logistics operations, or supply chain support required.
Experience working directly with freight carriers, routing, and shipping documentation required.

Nice To Haves

Construction, manufacturing, or project-based logistics experience
Flatbed, specialized freight, and oversized load coordination
Vendor and carrier relationship management
Cost control and transportation planning

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage daily transportation activity for large-scale projects
Schedule and track inbound and outbound freight
Work closely with project teams, suppliers, carriers, and field personnel
Resolve delivery issues and proactively communicate shipment updates
Ensure transportation requirements, documentation, and safety standards are met
Support continuous improvement of transportation processes and efficiency
Performs daily transportation coordination activities, including complex scheduling, routing, and shipment prioritization.
Serves as a point of contact for carriers, drivers, and internal stakeholders to resolve escalated transportation issues.
Monitors transportation performance, proactively addressing delays, capacity constraints, and service disruptions.
Maintains accurate and compliant transportation documentation, logs, and records.
Contributes to preparation of transportation performance and cost reports to support operational decision-making.
Supports compliance with DOT regulations and internal transportation policies, identifying and addressing risks as needed.
Contributes to process improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, cost control, and service reliability.