The Project Lead plays a key role in the execution of both project freight and specialized freight within Q-Line’s Projects Division. This position is responsible for leading day-to-day coordination and execution of assigned scopes, working closely with customers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure freight movements meet all safety, service, and scheduling requirements. Functioning as the primary operational owner, the Project Lead ensures project and specialized requirements are properly scoped, costed, communicated, and executed. They work in tandem with a Project Coordinator, who supports administrative and logistics functions, while the Project Lead holds greater operational authority and decision-making responsibility. Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Lead supports planning, SOP development, and field execution, escalating exceptions, risks, and resource constraints as needed. The role requires strong subject matter knowledge in over dimensional and specialized freight, as well as effective coordination across multiple departments including Permits, Pilots, and Dispatch.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Manage day-to-day execution of the project and specialized freight from planning to completion
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to meet deliverables
• Lead project communications including kickoffs, updates, and SOP briefings
• Track freight movements and respond to disruptions
• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned customers
• Provide updates, coordinate scheduling, and resolve inquiries
• Participate in customer meetings as needed
• Support pricing and estimates with the Project Manager and the Estimates team
• Ensure alignment between pricing and execution scope
• Manage scope changes and coordinate adjustments
• Direct Project Coordinator on permits, documentation, and reporting
• Maintain accurate records and monitor load status
• Coordinate with Dispatch on equipment, drivers, and timelines
• Escalate risks or constraints as needed
• Ensure compliance with permits and regulations
• Identify risks and support mitigation planning
• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Business Administration or Supply Chain/Logistics coursework

preferred.

• 2+ years in a transportation, logistics, or project execution environment.
• Experience in customer-facing roles with a strong service orientation.
• Exposure to specialized or over-dimensional freight coordination is an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of specialized equipment types, transportation planning, including equipment types,

routing, permitting, and transloading.

• Strong communication skills with ability to build customer confidence and coordinate internal teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Outlook) and transportation management systems (e.g.,

LME).

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize under pressure, and maintain attention to detail.
• Comfortable with limited decision-making authority in a defined scope, with clear escalation processes.