Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment · 2 days ago
Senior Project Manager
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
10+ years expAltius Talent is supporting a leading international project forwarder in the appointment of a Senior Project Manager to lead complex EPC and turnkey project logistics executions. This role involves end-to-end accountability for project delivery and acts as the primary interface between various stakeholders in high-value project movements.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Lewis Wilson
Responsibilities
Full A–Z ownership of EPC and turnkey project logistics, from pre-award planning through final delivery and close-out
Lead feasibility studies, route surveys, logistics engineering, and execution strategies for heavy lift, OOG, and complex cargo
Manage project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and cost controls to ensure contractual and commercial compliance
Act as senior point of contact for EPC clients, vendors, ports, and subcontractors
Coordinate multimodal movements including ocean, air, charter, barge, rail, and inland heavy haul
Oversee subcontractor selection, vendor negotiations, and contract performance
Ensure strict adherence to HSSE, compliance, and local regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions
Collaborate with project pricing and commercial teams during tender and bid phases
Lead internal project teams and provide oversight to junior project managers and coordinators
Produce accurate project reporting, KPIs, and post-project reviews for internal and client stakeholders
Qualification
Required
10+ years' experience within project freight forwarding or EPC project logistics
Demonstrated delivery of large-scale turnkey or EPC-linked projects
Strong background in heavy lift, OOG, breakbulk, and complex cargo movements
Proven experience managing multi-million-dollar project budgets and timelines
Deep understanding of project risk management, contracts, and execution governance
Commercially astute with the ability to support tendering and pricing strategies
Confident stakeholder manager, comfortable operating at EPC and C-suite level
Experience working with global carriers, ports, and specialist subcontractors
Project logistics planning tools and TMS platforms
Familiarity with CargoWise, project management software, or equivalent systems
Strong reporting and documentation discipline
Houston, TX–based role
Domestic and international travel required depending on project scope
Company
Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment
Chosen and recognised by the industry's leading forwarders and rising independents, Altius Talent recruits across the full spectrum of global logistics.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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