THE POSITION

Under the direction of the Director of Account Support, this role will be the primary subject matter expert and execution lead for complex rail, heavy haul, and multimodal transportation projects. The Specialized Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering over-dimensional and heavy-lift shipments from initiation through final delivery, ensuring safety, compliance, schedule, and financial performance across all project phases.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, coordinate, and execute complex rail and multimodal transportation projects from initiation through delivery.
• Develop detailed transport plans including routing, schedules, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Analyze project requirements and determine optimal rail logistics solutions (equipment, routes, methods).
• Oversee execution of shipments involving rail, heavy haul trucking, barge, and port operations.
• Coordinate with Class I railroads, short lines, and rail clearance teams for approvals and routing.
• Review and manage engineered drawings, load configurations, and securement plans (AAR compliance).
• Ensure proper selection and utilization of specialized railcars (e.g., Schnabel, depressed center, multi-axle cars).
• Oversee route surveys, site assessments, and clearance analysis for oversized cargo.
• Monitor daily transportation activities, shipment tracking, and performance metrics (cost, schedule, safety).
• Provide real-time updates and proactive communication to stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions during transit.
• Oversee loading/unloading, transloading, and final delivery operations.
• Develop project budgets, cost estimates, and pricing/quotations.
• Track project costs, margins, invoicing, and financial performance.
• Lead contract negotiations with carriers, vendors, and service providers.
• Maintain accurate project files and transport documentation.
• Track KPIs, milestones, and project performance metrics.
• Provide regular reporting to clients and senior management.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field (preferred).

Experience / Training: 5+ years in rail logistics, heavy haul, or project cargo management; experience managing over-dimensional, heavy-lift, and multimodal transportation projects required.

Licenses / Certifications: None required.

Technology / Equipment: Proficiency with TMS systems, logistics software, and mapping/routing tools required.

PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.

Experience / Training: Experience with route surveys, permitting, regulatory compliance (AAR, DOT), and multimodal logistics across rail, truck, barge, and ocean. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with full P&L accountability. Strong negotiation and stakeholder communication skills.

Licenses / Certifications: PMP or equivalent project management certification a plus.

Technology / Equipment: Advanced proficiency with TMS platforms, mapping/routing tools, and Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with specialized railcar specifications (Schnabel, depressed center, multi-axle).

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to continuously sit, use a keyboard, calculator, and telephone. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, and/or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds while moving files or small packages. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.