Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment ยท 1 day ago
Project Manager, Freight Forwarding
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$85K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expAltius Talent is a recruitment partner specializing in freight forwarding. They are seeking a Project Manager to manage end-to-end project logistics for international freight forwarding movements, focusing on heavy lift and industrial cargo associated with energy and manufacturing clients.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Lewis Wilson
Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate and manage full project logistics cycles for Air Freight, Ocean Freight and domestic transport
Develop routing plans, method statements, load plans and cost models for out of gauge, heavy lift and breakbulk cargo
Manage vendor relationships with carriers, charter operators, rigging teams, surveyors, truckers and crating providers
Prepare and validate project documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, HBL, MBL, HAWB, MAWB, certificates, permits and letters of credit requirements
Ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, BIS, CBP, hazmat, IMO and port regulations
Track all project cargo from pickup to delivery and provide real time updates to customers and internal stakeholders
Coordinate with engineering, operations and overseas offices to guarantee execution readiness and risk mitigation
Monitor project costs, vendor invoices, WIP, margins and ensure accurate billing
Conduct route surveys, risk assessments and site visits when required
Lead project calls, milestone reviews and customer presentations
Support tender responses, pricing exercises, scope reviews and project proposals
Qualification
Required
Five or more years of experience in project logistics or international freight forwarding
Knowledge of heavy lift, out of gauge, breakbulk, flat racks, charters and industrial cargo handling
Strong understanding of Air Freight and Ocean Freight export processes and documentation
Experience with EPC clients, oil and gas, energy, industrial construction or manufacturing logistics
Ability to manage multiple complex shipments with strict deadlines and technical requirements
Proficiency with CargoWise or similar freight forwarding TMS platforms
Strong communication, vendor management and problem solving capability
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent logistics experience
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
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase