Project Manager, EPC Cargo

Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Per-project bonus

Job summary

Altius Talent is recruiting a Project Manager for EPC cargo activities in Houston. You will own end-to-end projects across air, ocean, rail and specialized domestic freight, from planning to delivery.

You will plan routes, manage permits and budgets, and lead vendors and clients to successful on-site execution. EPC/oil & gas experience and a proven leader are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in project logistics or project freight forwarding.
• Experience across air, ocean, rail and specialized domestic (heavy haul, out-of-gauge).
• EPC, oil and gas or energy project experience.
• Leads projects and clients with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run EPC project moves across air, ocean, rail and specialized domestic freight.
• Manage routing, chartering, permits, budgets and on-site execution.
• Prepare lift plans, method statements and route surveys.
• Lead vendors, carriers and agents, and own the client relationship.

Skills

Project logistics

Freight forwarding

EPC projects

Client management

Budget management

Job description

A Houston forwarder needs a project manager for its EPC cargo business, running moves by air, ocean, rail and specialized domestic. You'd own projects end to end, from planning to delivery.

The role

• Plan and run EPC project moves across air, ocean, rail and specialized domestic freight.
• Manage routing, chartering, permits, budgets and on-site execution.
• Prepare lift plans, method statements and route surveys.
• Lead vendors, carriers and agents, and own the client relationship.

You'll fit if

• You have at least 5 years in project logistics or project freight forwarding.
• You are strong across air, ocean, rail and specialized domestic (heavy haul, out-of-gauge).
• You have EPC, oil and gas or energy project experience.
• You lead projects and clients with confidence.

On offer

• $95,000 to $140,000 base, depending on experience.
• Full benefits, an above-market 401(k) match, and generous paid time off.
• Own end-to-end EPC projects across every mode, with charter and permit budget behind you.
• Above-market base plus a per-project completion bonus.
• A pipeline of energy and infrastructure work, so no two projects are alike.
• Strong client retention means you inherit relationships, not cold starts.

An Altius preferred client interviewing this week for an immediate need.