Project and Heavy Lift Manager

PSA BDP; Dammam; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

PSA BDP in Saudi Arabia seeks a Project and Heavy Lift Manager to lead commercial development, bidding, planning and execution of complex project cargo movements. You will ensure safe, timely delivery while managing budgets, teams and regional stakeholder relations.

The role requires 8–10 years in project logistics, strong leadership, and a solid commercial background in tendering and contract negotiations, with fluency in English and Arabic a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in logistics, supply chain, eng or related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in project logistics, heavy lift, or complex transportation operations.
• Proven leadership with responsibility for business performance and team management.
• Strong commercial background with tendering, pricing and contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Drive business development and commercial management for Projects & Heavy Lift.
• Oversee planning and execution of project cargo, heavy lift, and multimodal transport.
• Manage budgets, revenue targets, gross profit and operating costs.
• Lead the team, set objectives and ensure safety, compliance and risk controls.
• Collaborate with regional leadership to implement MEA strategy and win new opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Tender management

Project management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics / Supply Chain / Eng / Business

Job description

PSA BDP, a member of the PSA Group, is a leading provider of globally integrated and port-centric supply chain, transportation, and logistics solutions. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and employs more than 5,500 people worldwide. We are a team that celebrates our unique diversity and close-knit community atmosphere.

Our core values begin at the very top and span the broad reach of our global community. We offer dynamic careers for those individuals looking to be a part of something bigger and provide unequivocal opportunities for growth within the organization.

PSA BDP serves over 5,000 customers, including some of the world's leading multinational companies within the chemical, retail & consumer, life sciences & pharmaceuticals, and electric vehicle & industrial verticals.

Scope

The Project and Heavy Lift Manager manages the commercial development, bidding, procurement, planning, coordination, and execution of project cargo and heavy lift movements, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery in line with customer and company requirements.

Responsiblities

• Business Development & Commercial Management
• Develop and grow the Projects & Heavy Lift business.
• Identify new business opportunities and strengthen relationships with key customers and industry stakeholders.
• Lead commercial proposals, tenders, pricing and contract negotiations.
• Work closely with Sales to expand the customer base and secure new projects.

Project Operations & Execution

• Oversee the planning and execution of project cargo, heavy lift and complex transportation activities.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in line with customer requirements.
• Manage project resources, subcontractors and operational service providers.
• Monitor project performance and address operational challenges to ensure successful delivery.
• Ensure effective coordination between customers, internal teams and external stakeholders.

Financial & Business Performance

• Take ownership of the financial performance and profitability of the Saudi Projects & Heavy Lift business.
• Manage annual budgets, revenue targets, gross profit and operating costs.
• Monitor project costs, margins, cash flow and financial performance.
• Provide regular business forecasts, pipeline updates and performance reports.

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, manage and develop the Projects & Heavy Lift team members.
• Set clear objectives and ensure accountability for individual and team performance.
• Compliance, Safety & Risk Management
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, company policies and industry requirements.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, security and environmental practices.
• Ensure appropriate risk assessments and operational controls are in place for all projects.

Regional Collaboration

• Work closely with regional leadership to deliver the MEA Projects & Heavy Lift business strategy.
• Support regional business opportunities, tenders and key customer initiatives.
• Collaborate with other MEA teams to share expertise, resources and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in project logistics, heavy lift, freight forwarding or complex transportation operations.
• Proven experience in managing project cargo, oversized cargo, heavy lift and multimodal transportation projects.
• Previous experience in a managerial or leadership position with responsibility for business performance and team management.
• Strong commercial background with experience in business development, tender management, pricing and contract negotiations.
• Good understanding of the local logistics and transportation market, including local regulatory and operational requirements.
• Established relationships with customers, contractors and key industry stakeholders in local market would be an advantage.
• Strong financial and commercial awareness, including project costing, budgeting and profitability management.
• Fluency in English is required. Arabic language skills would be an advantage.