Project Expeditor

Position Summary

The Project Expeditor is responsible for coordinating, tracking, and expediting materials and logistics activities to support on-time project execution in a structural steel fabrication environment. Working closely with the Project Management team, this role ensures that project-related materials, fabricated steel, and outbound shipments align with project schedules, milestones, and priorities.

Key Responsibilities

· Coordinate and expedite project-related materials, fabricated steel, and outbound shipments in alignment with project schedules and milestones.

· Partner closely with Project Managers to understand project scope, priorities, delivery requirements, and critical path items.

· Track material and shipment status from order through delivery and resolve delays or discrepancies.

· Prepare and maintain logistics documentation including packing lists, bills of lading, and compliance paperwork.

· Schedule and coordinate shipments with carriers, freight forwarders, vendors, and warehouses.

· Serve as the primary point of contact for shipment and material status updates.

· Identify and escalate risks related to material availability, fabrication completion, or delivery timelines.

· Ensure expediting and shipping activities comply with company policies and regulations.

· Maintain accurate records of shipment status, logistics costs, and project documentation.

· Support cost-control initiatives through efficient logistics planning and freight monitoring.

· Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to logistics and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

· Experience in project expediting, logistics, shipping, supply chain, or operations coordination, preferably in fabrication, manufacturing, or construction.

· Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

· Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate across project management, fabrication, logistics, and vendor teams.

· Proficiency with shipping systems, tracking tools, and project management software.

· Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Skills

· Experience working in a structural steel fabrication or construction-related environment.

· Familiarity with vendor coordination, freight management, and material expediting.

· Understanding of fabrication schedules, project milestones, and deliverable-driven workflows.

· Ability to anticipate project risks related to materials, fabrication progress, and delivery timing.