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Leidos

Senior Transport Network Engineer

Washington, DC

$92K - $166K/yr

Report program status, risks, and metrics to senior leadership. Lead emergency response to zero-day vulnerabilities and critical patches. 72-hour patch SLA compliance (>90%). 100% completion of ...

Leidos

Senior Transport Network Engineer

Arlington, VA

$92K - $166K/yr

Report program status, risks, and metrics to senior leadership. Lead emergency response to zero-day vulnerabilities and critical patches. 72-hour patch SLA compliance (>90%). 100% completion of ...

Leidos

Senior Transport Network Engineer

Columbia, MD

$92K - $166K/yr

Report program status, risks, and metrics to senior leadership. Lead emergency response to zero-day vulnerabilities and critical patches. 72-hour patch SLA compliance (>90%). 100% completion of ...

Compunnel

Senior Transport Engineer, Long Haul Wave

Denver, CO · On-site

$107K - $147K/yr

JOB SUMMARY The Senior Transport Engineer, Long Haul Wave is an experienced optical transport professional responsible for delivering backbone wavelength services from initial design through customer ...

The GEO Group

SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

Billings, MT

$26.36/hr

... applicant Transport Officers when required. * Reviews all necessary paperwork and reports in an ... The Senior Transportation Officer ensures that all missions meet or exceed PBNDS/FBNDS safety ...

The GEO Group

SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

Las Vegas, NV

$35.83/hr

... applicant Transport Officers when required. * Reviews all necessary paperwork and reports in an ... The Senior Transportation Officer ensures that all missions meet or exceed PBNDS/FBNDS safety ...

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The GEO Group

SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

Boise, ID · On-site

$25.60/hr

... applicant Transport Officers when required. * Reviews all necessary paperwork and reports in an ... The Senior Transportation Officer ensures that all missions meet or exceed PBNDS/FBNDS safety ...

The GEO Group

SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

Idaho Falls, ID · On-site

$23.51/hr

... applicant Transport Officers when required. * Reviews all necessary paperwork and reports in an ... The Senior Transportation Officer ensures that all missions meet or exceed PBNDS/FBNDS safety ...

The GEO Group

SR. TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

Billings, MT · On-site

$26.36/hr

... applicant Transport Officers when required. * Reviews all necessary paperwork and reports in an ... The Senior Transportation Officer ensures that all missions meet or exceed PBNDS/FBNDS safety ...

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How much do senior transport jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior transport in the United States is $80,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior transport specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Transport Specialist, you need expertise in logistics management, transportation planning, and a related degree such as logistics, supply chain management, or engineering. Familiarity with transport management systems (TMS), route optimization software, and relevant certifications like Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) are common requirements. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication help manage teams and coordinate complex transport operations. These skills ensure efficient, cost-effective, and compliant transportation solutions that are critical for organizational success.

What are some common challenges faced by senior transport professionals, and how can they be addressed?

Senior Transport professionals often encounter challenges such as coordinating complex logistics, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations, and managing tight schedules in a dynamic environment. Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams, including drivers, logistics coordinators, and management, are crucial to overcome these obstacles. Staying updated with industry best practices and leveraging technology for route optimization can also help address operational challenges and improve overall efficiency.

What is a senior transport professional?

A Senior Transport professional is an experienced individual who oversees and manages the planning, coordination, and execution of transportation operations within an organization. Their responsibilities typically include optimizing logistics, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing teams, improving efficiency, and developing strategies for the safe and cost-effective movement of goods or people. Senior Transport professionals often hold leadership roles and collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve organizational goals in the transportation sector.

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Infographic showing various Senior Transport job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,287 per year, or $38.6 per hour.

Senior Transport Project Manager

Logisticus Projects Group

Greenville, SC

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Senior Transport Project Manager
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Transport Program Manager
Logisticus Group®, a certified Minority Business Enterprise, is committed to delivering excellence and innovation to the Renewable Energy Industry. Operating throughout North and South America since 2012, we specialize in Over-Dimensional Transportation Logistics, Warehousing, Civil Engineering, Project Management, and Technology Solutions.
Our custom services are designed to de-risk our client’s projects, while providing a ‘white glove’ standard of service, ensuring the highest possible standards in safety, quality, and innovation.
Job Description
Job Summary:
Responsible for leading complex, multimodal transportation projects from award through closeout. The Senior Transport Project Manager provides strategic planning, financial management, customer leadership, risk mitigation, supplier coordination, and field execution oversight for heavy haul, transformer, wind, repower, BESS, rail, port, and specialized logistics projects. This role mentors Project Managers and serves as a technical leader within the Transport organization.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Lead multiple high-value transport projects simultaneously while maintaining safety, quality, schedule, and profitability.
  • Develop comprehensive execution strategies including permitting, routing, lift planning, multimodal interfaces, and contingency planning.
  • Own project financial performance including forecasting, cost control, invoicing support, change orders, and gross margin protection.
  • Serve as the primary customer contact from kickoff through project completion.
  • Lead project risk identification, mitigation, and escalation.
  • Coordinate with Field Operations, Sourcing, Safety, Sales, Engineering, and Finance.
  • Manage carrier, crane, rail, barge, and specialty subcontractor performance.
  • Conduct project kickoff meetings, execution reviews, and closeout lessons learned.
  • Mentor Project Managers, Junior Project Managers, and Project Coordinators.
  • Drive continuous improvement and standardization across the Transport segment.
Leadership Expectations
  • Demonstrate executive-level customer communication.
  • Promote a safety-first culture and SQDC discipline.
  • Coach and develop junior team members.
  • Model accountability, integrity, and financial stewardship.
Key Performance Indicators
  • Project Gross Margin Achievement
  • Revenue Forecast Accuracy
  • Execution Error Rate
  • Milestone Adherence
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Change Order Capture
  • Safety Performance (TRIR/incident-free execution)
  • Project Documentation Compliance
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 8+ years of project management experience with heavy haul, specialized transport, industrial construction, or energy infrastructure.
  • Demonstrated experience managing transformers, BESS, rail, or other complex logistics projects.
  • Strong financial, contractual, and commercial management skills
  • Problem-solving aptitude.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Technical Skills
Microsoft Project, Microsoft Planner, Smartsheet, Trimble Viewpoint or similar project management software. Power BI, ERP systems, scheduling software, transport permitting processes, risk management, project controls, and multimodal logistics planning.
Travel Requirements
Ability to travel up to 40% as project demands require, including construction job sites, ports, rail terminals, customer facilities, and supplier locations.
Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to walk, bend, twist, push, pull, climb ladders, lift 50lbs or more. 
  • Ability to work remotely. 
  • Work in all types of weather conditions; outside for extended periods of time when visiting project sites. 
  • Ability to work in typical office environment as needed.
  • Ability to work in typical warehouse environment as needed.
EEO Statement:
Logisticus Projects Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

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