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

Base salary $95k–$140k

Full benefits

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Per-project bonus

Job summary

Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment is seeking a Project Manager for its EPC cargo operations in Houston. You will own EPC moves end to end, from planning through delivery, coordinating air, ocean, rail and specialized domestic freight sectors.

You will manage routing, charters, permits, budgets and on-site execution, and lead vendors, carriers and the client relationship to ensure successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in project logistics or project freight forwarding.
• Strong 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.

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.