What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Crane Worldwide Logistics?
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Properly scopes projects including cost and price assessment and resources required
- Manages projects from business development to implementation and execution
- Ensures projects meet on-time delivery expectations, profitability expectations and are executed within the scope of the client’s expectations
- Facilitates any deviations with management through ongoing communication
- Actively participates in the sharing of best practices and organizational skill development
- Develops capability in out-of-gauge and oversize transportation
- Manages vendors/suppliers and coaches internal team members to achieve project objectives
- Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Talking, hearing and using hands to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other computer components.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- General understanding of the truckload industry to include equipment types, carrier capabilities, pricing and regulations
- Strong understanding of US Geography
- Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Works well in a team environment
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or GED/Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum 7 years’ industry experience or combination experience and education
- Minimum 3 years’ project management experience
- Experience utilizing industry capacity / pricing boards (DAT, GetLoaded, Truckstop, etc.)
- Experience operating a Transportation Management System
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
- Professional certification may be required in some areas.
WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?
At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.
We offer:
- Quarterly Incentive Plan
- 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
- Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
- Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
- Employee Discounts
- Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates
Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.
More Information: http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify
Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.
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