Heavy Haul Project Manager

OpportunityThe Heavy Haul Project Manager is responsible for managing Heavy Haul FocusedATS projects and Wind Operating and Maintenance (O &M) cargo while serving as asubject matter expert for successful project implementation and execution. Thisposition will plan, organize, coordinate, and manage all aspects of projectcargo delivery and serve as the primary point of contact for the customer.Serving as the project leader, will work cross-functionally with variousinternal and external departments/personnel to solve problems and keep theproject on schedule and on budget. The purpose of the role is to ensure therequired resources are deployed; including, safety, compliance, contract, andbilling, requirements are being completed according to specification. Alsoresponsible for strengthening and enhancing the customer base by implementingsound marketing and customer service principles to sell ATS Heavy Haul servicesto potential customers and serve as liaison between the customer and ATSoperations staff.Scope of Opportunity including Customer ServiceServe as complete project contact person for the customer, providing timelyupdates, processing changes, communicating changes, and handling any concerns orissues affecting the project.Execute to the truck project production plan and contractual obligations.Lead and facilitate conference calls, meetings, and delegate project tasksto achieve deadlines.Monitor permit and escort costs, receivables, and contract terms for eachstage of the project.Organize and schedule the pick-up and deliveries of cargo.Ensure routes are established and properly vetted and coordinates thirdparty project services to meet deadlines.Coordinate and organize how the cargo being transported is loaded andsecured.Ensure all pre-project technical requirements are achieved.Coordinate any miscellaneous or special customer requests to complete theproject.Ensure project safety guidelines and protocols are being followed and assistwith accident investigations including a root cause analysis.Manage site supervisor duties and their project performance, coordinate withtheir primary internal contact as needed and approve weekly invoices.Customer ServicePromote and sell ATS service to active, inactive, and potential customers inaccordance with company and department quality, sales, utilization, and profitobjectives.Contact active, inactive, or potential customers to sell ATS service to themthrough inside sales efforts (i.e., telemarketing, e-mail).Respond to customers' requests for service, providing information,entering load information, into LME, and negotiating terms and conditions ofsales (i.e., rates, credit, special conditions).Qualify new customers by matching ATS and customer needs (geographies,products, objectives, etc.).Enter and record all terms and conditions of sales/loads (i.e., loadspecifications, negotiated rates, dates) into LME.Provides professional, courteous customer service by serving as liaisonbetween customer and ATS operations communicating customer needsObtains credit approval on customers' loads by verifying current creditstatus and working with the credit department and making C.O.D arrangements asneeded.Assist with pricing of non-wind projects.Skillset for SuccessAssociate or bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance ormarketing preferred, and/or equivalent work experience in related fields.Two years of transportation industry experience or project managementexperience preferred.A good understanding of marketing, sales, and customer service principles,and a strong working knowledge of heavy haul freight and specialized equipmentusually gained through 1 - 2 years of training in related area and/or equivalentrelated experience.Must have excellent analytical, customer relations, sales, and negotiationskills, general knowledge of U.S. geography and basic map-reading skills.Excellent computer (Word, Excel, and Outlook, etc.) and internet; LMEexperience preferred.Robust critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Strong time management and organizational skills to prioritize projects anddeadlines.Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, listening) to trainpeople and work cross-functionally with all management levels in a company bothinternally and externally.Ability to adapt to an ever-changing work environment; able to deal withfrequent change, delays, and unexpected events.Exceptional mathematical skills to control profit/loss, monitor budgets, andpricing models.Ability to understand contract terms and conditions and understand technicaldrawings.Aptitude to analyze information; develops alternative solutions andcommunicate results.Ability to work flexible shifts as needed to meet company deadlines, andtravel to customer locations as needed.Willing and able to travel infrequently, including overnight travel.Compensation & BenefitsThe base salary range for this position is $45,000 to $67,000 and inaddition, this opportunity will be eligible for a position specific,performance-based incentive program with an annual target earning incentive of$18,000 to $40,000+. Base salary offered is determined by relevant experience,education, certifications, and geographic location as compared to others doingsubstantially similar work.Anderson Trucking Service is committed to supporting our employees with acomprehensive benefits package. Employees will have the opportunity to enroll ina variety of benefit programs including health, dental, and vision insurance, aswell as a 401k retirement savings plan effective on the first of the monthfollowing 60 days of employment. Additionally, we provide paid holidays, paidtime off, access to professional development opportunities, wellness programs,and employee assistance resources to our employees. Our goal is to ensure thatall employees have the support and resources they need to thrive bothprofessionally and personally.