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Eldorado CA

Vehicle Applications Engineer III

Riverside, CA · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

... cargo vehicles through a custom-build, mixed-model assembly process. Each vehicle is produced in ... Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects. * Strong ...

Eldorado CA

IT Systems Administrator

Riverside, CA · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

... cargo vehicles through a custom-build, mixed-model assembly process. Each vehicle is produced in ... This position will serve as the technical escalation point between the IT Analyst and IT Manager. ...

Eldorado CA

Aftermarket Technical Engineer

Riverside, CA · On-site

$95K - $120K/yr

... cargo vehicles through a custom-build, mixed-model assembly process. Each vehicle is produced in ... Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. * Ability ...

Eldorado CA

Quality Inspector II -Temporary

Riverside, CA · On-site

$95K - $130K/yr

... cargo vehicles through a custom-build, mixed-model assembly process. Each vehicle is produced in ... Project Assignment: 6-weeks Position Summary: The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ...

Eldorado CA

Software Engineer III

Riverside, CA · On-site

$120K - $145K/yr

... cargo vehicles through a custom-build, mixed-model assembly process. Each vehicle is produced in ... Familiarity with cross-functional project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence). * Technical ...

Yusen Logistics

Warehouse Coordinator II

Mira Loma, CA · On-site

$18.25 - $23.25/hr

... from shift management in the assignment of positioning of import and export equipment to the ... Ensure freight and cargo is properly handled, identified, documented and communicated within the ...

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How much do project cargo manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for project cargo manager in Riverside, CA is $107,125.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,900.00 and $128,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a project cargo manager?

A Project Cargo Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of transporting oversized, heavy, or complex cargo for large-scale projects. They ensure compliance with international logistics regulations, manage risk assessments, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including clients, shipping companies, and regulatory authorities. Their role involves route planning, cost estimation, and securing necessary permits to ensure timely and safe delivery. Effective problem-solving, communication, and project management skills are essential in this position.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a project cargo manager?

To thrive as a Project Cargo Manager, you need expertise in logistics planning, supply chain management, and transportation regulations, often backed by a degree in logistics or related fields. Familiarity with project management software, freight forwarding platforms, and industry certifications such as PMP or FIATA is highly valuable. Strong negotiation, organizational, and communication skills help manage complex stakeholder relationships and resolve issues efficiently. These competencies are crucial for coordinating large, specialized shipments safely and on schedule, minimizing risks and costs.

What are the most common challenges faced by project cargo managers, and how are they typically addressed?

Project Cargo Managers often encounter challenges such as coordinating oversized or heavy-lift shipments, managing tight timelines, and navigating customs and regulatory requirements across multiple countries. These challenges are typically addressed by thorough pre-planning, risk assessment, and close collaboration with international vendors, shipping lines, and regulatory agencies. Staying up to date with industry best practices and leveraging specialized transport networks also help mitigate potential issues. Adaptability and proactive communication are key to overcoming unexpected obstacles and ensuring project success.

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Infographic showing various Project Cargo Manager job openings in Riverside, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,125 per year, or $51.5 per hour.

Assistant Vice President, Ports and Marine Engineering

WSP

Irvine, CA • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

WSP rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 69 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 72 rated business consultants

Job description


This Opportunity
WSP USA is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Ports and Marine Engineering to join our National Maritime Practice Group. This position can be based out of the following offices: Irvine+San Francisco+San Diego-CA, Miami-FL, Portland-OR, Houston-TX, Tampa-FL.
WSP has Part-Time and Full-Time openings for this position available.
Provides subject matter technical support and leadership for the development, design, construction, and or inspection of structures and facilities for port, marine, and intermodal rail terminal projects in the public and private sector; these facilities may include piers, wharves, port and upland marine terminals, seawalls/bulkheads, dry docks, marinas and other nearshore/offshore facilities. Provides situational guidance and leadership, ensuring delivery of work products at a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
Your Impact
  • Responsible-in-charge for supervising the work of technical staff, engineers and task leads. Track staff workloads and participate in workload forecasts.
  • Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development, as they transition to project leads and senior technical positions.
  • Prepare, and or perform oversight of, calculations, cost estimates, drawings, technical specifications and reports/studies.
  • Track progress of milestone activities, as well managing completion of Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E) submissions.
  • Assist with engineering review of permit applications to ensure that they comply with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound engineering practice and standards.
  • Perform quality assurance/quality control checks for marine facility projects, including various types of cargo terminals (e.g. container, bulk, break-bulk), federal facilities (homeporting piers and shipyards), and clients (port authorities, DoD, private terminals, public agencies, etc.).
  • Prepare alternatives analysis reports and presentations for repair projects and capital improvement programs.
  • Manage cross-functional teams to execute project work on a large-scale project and/or multiple concurrent mid-level projects. This includes working collaboratively with other engineers and larger multi-disciplinary teams, on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects.
  • Perform multiple discipline management and coordination of internal and external teams comprised of civil, structural, geotechnical, electrical, mechanical, coastal, fire protection, and architecture
  • Perform as the engineer of record while providing high-level technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues relating to marine, port, and coastal systems.
  • Maintain project schedules, budgets, and profitability. Monitoring external events, track hours and expenses, supervise subcontractors, contract work, and employees while ensuring satisfactory performance.
  • Lead review meetings, client presentations, and design charrettes.
  • Lead preparation of technical proposals and presentations. Participate in client interviews and scope negotiations.
  • Develop a client base for providing high level marine, port, and coastal engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities.
  • Remain current in latest marine, port, and coastal engineering techniques and practices.
  • Maintain track record of upholding workplace safety and the ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  • Show ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
  • Occasionally meet travel demands, depending on client and project-specific requirements.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited program
  • 10+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering with demonstration of marine and coastal design experience (including rehabilitation and new design).
  • Professional Engineering license required (multi-state preferred) or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in completing technical computations/calculations, involving the application of engineering principles to ports and marine structures.
  • Highly proficient in technical writing, engineering software and tools, and engineering fundamentals including statics and logical problem-solving.
  • Demonstrated ability with AutoCAD, REVIT and SAP2000 and similar tools and ability to supervise staff, in the use of these state-of-the-art computer programs.
  • Demonstrated ability in design/build processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, conduct and lead site inspections/ investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities, per applicable regulations and policies.
  • Demonstrated aptitude in maritime related codes (ASCE, COPRI, etc.) and Department of Defense (UFC, UFGC) criteria.
  • Demonstrate highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with building and infrastructure planning, design, and construction management.
  • Demonstrate strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, and tactfully, interact with clients, regulators, architects, engineers project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Work independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC processes.
  • Demonstrate experiences with providing critical review of submittals and the preparation of technical deliverables and plans for projects with a high degree of complexity.
  • Demonstrate well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required when applying technical knowledge to planning and engineering processes.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and the ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  • Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
  • Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card which requires a TSA background check.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in Engineering from ABET accredited program.
  • Structural Engineering license.
  • Key member and active participant of national professional practice organization
  • Ability to obtain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check for access onto U.S. Navy facilities.

WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $100,000- $180,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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About Us
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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