About this Transportation & Logistics Coordinator role at DPR Construction
Job Description
OES Equipment, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking a Transportation & Logistics Coordinator.
At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.
As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.
Job Summary:
Supports transportation and logistics operations by coordinating daily shipment activities, tracking deliveries, and maintaining accurate transportation records. Assists with scheduling, communication, and issue resolution to support timely and cost-effective movement of goods. Collaborates with internal teams, carriers, and drivers to meet delivery expectations while adhering to company policies and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinates daily transportation activities, including scheduling pickups and deliveries with carriers and internal partners.
Communicates shipment details, updates, and changes to drivers, carriers, warehouses, and customer service teams.
Monitors shipment status and assists in resolving routine delays, issues, or service disruptions.
Maintains accurate transportation documentation, records, and logs in accordance with company standards.
Supports preparation of basic transportation reports related to delivery performance and costs.
Assists with compliance activities related to Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements and company policies.
Identifies opportunities to improve coordination, efficiency, and service reliability under guidance.
Education Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
Work Experience:
1–3 years of experience in transportation coordination, logistics support, warehouse operations, or customer service required.
Certifications and Licenses:
None required.
Additional Job Description
-Supports Transportation and Logistics operations with a primary focus on quality control, documentation accuracy, compliance, and process consistency.
-Reviews shipment records, carrier documentation, BOLs/PODs, freight charges, and operational processes to identify discrepancies and ensure established standards are followed.
-Monitors carrier and shipment performance, assists with resolving quality issues, and identifies trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
-Partners with transportation team members, carriers, drivers, accounting, and internal stakeholders to improve accuracy, service reliability, cost control, and overall transportation performance.
DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.
Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.
Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.
