About this Role
Mercer Technical Services, a Quanta Services Company, is seeking a Project Manager to join our growing team. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing logistics activities that support large-scale infrastructure and industrial projects throughout North America and internationally. The Project Manager will work closely with customers, carriers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all applicable regulations.
What You'll Do
- Manage logistics planning and execution for infrastructure, energy, industrial, and capital projects.
- Develop project execution plans, transportation strategies, schedules, and budgets to support project milestones.
- Coordinate domestic and international shipments utilizing truck, rail, ocean, and air transportation.
- Manage project cargo, oversized/over-dimensional shipments, heavy haul transportation, and specialized equipment moves when required.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Coordinate with procurement, engineering, construction, warehouse, and operations teams to ensure timely material availability.
- Manage import/export documentation, customs clearance, trade compliance, and regulatory requirements for international shipments.
- Partner with freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, terminals, warehouses, and other logistics providers to ensure successful project execution.
- Monitor project costs, schedules, risks, and key performance indicators while identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Prepare project reports, status updates, forecasts, and client communications.
- Resolve transportation, documentation, scheduling, and operational issues while minimizing project impacts.
- Ensure all activities comply with Mercer safety standards, environmental requirements, and customer expectations.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project execution, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered.
- 6+ years of experience in project management, logistics, freight forwarding, supply chain, or industrial construction.
- Experience managing project schedules, budgets, multiple priorities, and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Working knowledge of domestic and international transportation, import/export processes, and logistics operations.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to build relationships with customers, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ERP, TMS, or project management software is a plus.
- Proven experience in infrastructure and/or heavy industrial project logistics (large scale transport, oversize/OD shipments, specialized handling).
- Experience managing freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, and third‐party logistics providers.
- Ability to travel as needed.
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What You'll Get
As a Quanta Services employee, we offer a wide range of benefits to fit your needs.
- 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
- Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision
- Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA
- Short term and long term benefits
- Employee discounts on consumer goods
About Us
MTS Quanta, a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR) company, has a rich history spanning over a century, providing transportation and logistics solutions. Our current mission is focused on expanding this legacy to encompass specialty logistics for infrastructure contractors across various sectors. We specialize in the procurement, warehousing, and transportation of materials across diverse modes of transportation - land, rail, and water. This comprehensive approach enables us to adeptly address the material challenges faced by our clients, including several Quanta Services companies.
Our journey, which began with mule teams in Texas, has seen a remarkable transformation. From transporting pipe in Alaska to expanding our operations globally, we have continually adapted and grown. At the heart of our service is a deep understanding of the risks our clients face. We don't just provide logistics; we offer solutions that help manage and mitigate these risks, ensuring the success of our clients' projects.
We focus on career development and reward excellence, recognizing each team member's unique contributions. We're at the forefront of powering modern life. Discover how your skills and dedication can make a real difference to us.