Global Heavy Lift Project Manager | Multimodal Logistics

Supply Tech Nexus; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 268,000 - 379,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Abu Dhabi to lead end-to-end project cargo operations for oversized and heavy lift shipments. You will manage a small dedicated team, ensure on-time delivery, and maintain strict safety and budget controls across multimodal routes.

You will review lifting plans and engineering studies, collaborate with ports and contractors, and drive commercial negotiations to protect margins while delivering high-value logistics solutions in the Middle East.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or Business Administration.
• 5 to 8 years of dedicated experience managing heavy lift, breakbulk, and industrial project cargo operations.
• Proven technical competency in reviewing lifting plans, transport engineering studies, and multimodal routing calculations.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of managing project budgets, subcontractor negotiations, and vendor performance.
• Demonstrated team leadership skills and fluency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive project logistics plans for oversized, out-of-gauge (OOG), and heavy lift cargo.
• Direct a 3–5 person logistics team to ensure multimodal schedules are delivered on time, safely, and within budget.
• Review method statements, lifting plans, and route surveys to evaluate technical feasibility.
• Negotiate commercial terms with vessel operators, heavy lift contractors, and service providers to optimize profitability.

Skills

Team leadership

English fluency

Heavy lift

Breakbulk

Budget management

Vendor negotiations

Multimodal routing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or Business Administration

Tools

WMS

SAP

GCC Region

Job description

DSV is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Abu Dhabi to lead end-to-end project cargo operations for oversized and heavy lift shipments. You will manage a small dedicated team, ensure on-time delivery, and maintain strict safety and budget controls across multimodal routes.

You will review lifting plans and engineering studies, collaborate with ports and contractors, and drive commercial negotiations to protect margins while delivering high-value logistics solutions in the Middle East.