Sr. Project Manager

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
• Manages vendors/suppliers and coaches internal team members to achieve project objectives
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time, some light lifting may be required in some instances.
• Talking, hearing and using hands to operate computer equipment

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED/Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 7 years' industry experience or combination experience and education
• Minimum 5 years' project management experience
• Experience utilizing industry capacity / pricing boards (DAT, GetLoaded, Truckstop, etc.) • Experience operating a Transportation Management System

Other Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• General understanding of the freight-forwarding industry
• Strong understanding of Global Geography
• Self-Motivator
• Results driven
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Efficient in Microsoft Word & Excel
• Ability to manage purchase orders, vendors and on-site contractors
• Ability to manage customized reporting
• Familiar with Purchase Order Management systems and integration modules
• Works well in a team environment

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.