Air & Ocean Project Cargo Specialist

Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance incentives

Clear career path opportunities

Job summary

A prominent freight forwarding recruitment firm is seeking a Project Cargo Specialist in Houston, TX. This mid-senior level role requires expertise in managing complex shipments and logistics compliance, with a focus on OOG and breakbulk cargo. With 5+ years of experience, you will be at the forefront of high-value projects. The role offers competitive salary, incentives, and career advancement opportunities within a growing team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project cargo forwarding.
• Technical knowledge of air and ocean project logistics.
• Familiarity with global trade lanes.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end execution of OOG, breakbulk, and heavy lift shipments.
• Coordinate charter vessels and aircraft with global carriers.
• Prepare method statements and detailed project plans.

Skills

Project cargo forwarding

OOG, breakbulk, and heavy lift shipments

Client-facing communication skills

Vendor management

Time-critical shipment management

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment provided pay range

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Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

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USA's Number 1 Freight Forwarding Headhunter

A global freight forwarder is expanding its projects and industrial logistics division in Houston and is seeking an experienced Air & Ocean Project Cargo Specialist. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex, oversized, and high-value shipments across international trade lanes, supporting clients in industries that drive Houston’s economy including oil & gas, energy, renewables, and industrial projects.

The Opportunity

As Project Cargo Specialist, you will lead the planning and execution of out-of-gauge (OOG), breakbulk, and heavy lift shipments by both air and ocean. You’ll leverage a strong global carrier network to arrange charters, multi-modal routings, and customized transport solutions for clients requiring precision and compliance. With exposure to EPC contracts, engineering firms, and major industrial projects, this is a high-impact role for a specialist who thrives on detail and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end execution of OOG, breakbulk, and heavy lift shipments across air and ocean
• Coordinate charter vessels and aircraft with global carriers, agents, and vendors
• Prepare and execute method statements, risk assessments, and detailed project plans
• Ensure full compliance with U.S. import/export regulations, Incoterms, hazmat, and customs requirements
• Provide on-site supervision for port, terminal, and airport operations when required
• Partner with sales teams to support RFQs, RFPs, and complex project tenders
• Build relationships with EPCs, oil & gas majors, and industrial clients to grow project business

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in project cargo forwarding with focus on OOG, breakbulk, and heavy lift shipments
• Technical knowledge of air and ocean project logistics, chartering, and global trade lanes
• Familiarity with CargoWise or similar project logistics platforms
• Strong understanding of Incoterms, compliance, hazmat, and customs procedures
• Excellent coordination, vendor management, and client-facing communication skills
• Ability to manage time-critical and high-value shipments under pressure

Why Join

• Competitive base salary with performance incentives
• Work with a forwarder heavily invested in Houston’s project logistics market
• Exposure to global EPC contracts, oil & gas, renewables, and industrial projects
• Clear career path into Project Manager, Regional Project Leader, or Operations Director roles

This is the right opportunity for a Project Cargo Specialist ready to take the lead on challenging, high-value moves and grow within a forwarder committed to project logistics excellence in Houston, TX.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management, Customer Service, and Supply Chain

Industries

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Freight and Package Transportation

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