Project Cargo Coordinator: Growth Path to Specialist/PM

Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully covered medical

Dental and vision insurance

Above-market 401(k) match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Altius Talent is seeking a Project Coordinator in Houston to support its project cargo desk. You will coordinate shipments across air, ocean and specialized freight, prepare documentation and permits, and keep clients informed throughout.

This role is ideal for someone with forwarding experience, eager to learn heavy lift and out-of-gauge work, with a path from coordinator to specialist.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in freight forwarding or project logistics.
• Know shipping documentation, INCOTERMS and customs basics.
• Organised, accurate and calm under pressure.
• Exposure to breakbulk or out-of-gauge cargo would help.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project cargo shipments across air, ocean and specialized freight.
• Prepare documentation, permits and shipping instructions.
• Book and track shipments with carriers, truckers and agents.
• Support the project manager and keep clients updated throughout.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Project logistics

Documentation

INCOTERMS

Customs basics

Organised

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Altius Talent is seeking a Project Coordinator in Houston to support its project cargo desk. You will coordinate shipments across air, ocean and specialized freight, prepare documentation and permits, and keep clients informed throughout.

This role is ideal for someone with forwarding experience, eager to learn heavy lift and out-of-gauge work, with a path from coordinator to specialist.