Project Manager Logistics - Heavy Haul

Leoforce; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Competitive pay + benefits

401(k) match

Generous PTO & holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Leoforce in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Project Manager Logistics for heavy lift, heavy haul, barge, rail, and crane & rigging projects. You own end-to-end logistics from RFQs and costing to routing, vendor negotiation, execution and post-project analysis.

The role requires 5+ years in transportation administration and operations, with proven ability to manage budgets, scheduling, risk management, and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of transportation administration and operations experience.
• Direct experience in heavy haul, barge, rail and/or crane & rigging.
• TWIC credential or ability to obtain it.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling and risk-management skills.
• Excellent relationship-building with partners such as Ocean Carriers, Crane & Rigging, Heavy Haul, Barge Operators and Rail Providers.

Responsibilities

• Initiate P&L accounting per shipment or project.
• Prepare and review supplier Purchase Orders.
• Visit sites, ports and suppliers for project readiness.
• Lead supplier management and performance, including scorecarding.
• Develop relationships with partners across Ocean Carriers, Crane & Rigging, Heavy Haul, Barge Operators and Rail Providers.
• Own project logistics costing, budgeting, scheduling, planning and risk management.
• Lead development of RFPs/RFQs and negotiate with TLGA supply base.
• Generate cargo tracking reports and provide updates.

Skills

Supplier management

Budgeting

Project logistics

Communication

Travel readiness

Job description

Project Manager Logistics – Heavy Haul

Location: Houston,TX, US

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $130,000 - $145,000 per year

This is a high-impact, hands‑on role owning complex project logistics across heavy lift, heavy haul, barge, rail, and crane & rigging operations. You’ll have true end‑to‑end ownership — from RFQs and costing to routing, vendor negotiation, execution, and post‑project analysis. Your responsibilities will include managing project logistics, budgeting, scheduling, planning, and risk management. You will be expected to lead supplier management & performance, including score carding, and develop strong relationships with various partners such as Ocean Carriers, Crane & Rigging, Heavy Haul, Barge Operators, and Rail Providers. This role requires a candidate with a minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation administration and operations, specifically in heavy haul, barge, rail, and/or crane & rigging industry.

• Initiate individual P&L accounting summary per shipment or project, ensuring preset reasonable goals are met.
• Prepare and review supplier Purchase Orders for completeness.
• Visit sites, ports, suppliers as needed to perform duties of meetings, surveys, etc. in preparation for project work.
• Lead and monitor supplier management & performance, including score carding.
• Develop and manage relationships with partners: Ocean Carriers, Crane & Rigging, Heavy Haul, Barge Operators, Rail Providers.
• Take responsibility for project logistics costing, budget, scheduling, planning, and risk management.
• Lead and support the development of RFP’s or RFQ’s to TLGA supply base in support of new bid projects, analysis/ evaluation of responses, and lead the negotiation process.
• Generate cargo track & trace reports, and report out as required.

Qualifications:

• Must possess (or able to obtain) a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Minimum 5 years’ transportation administration and operations experience.
• Must have direct experience in heavy haul, barge, rail and/or crane & rigging industry.
• Significant knowledge of Heavy Haul, over dimensional rail, Barge and Port Operations.
• Proven ability to manage project logistics, including costing, budgeting, scheduling, planning, and risk management.
• Strong ability to lead and monitor supplier management & performance, including score carding.
• Excellent relationship‑building skills, with a proven track record of developing relationships with partners such as Ocean Carriers, Crane & Rigging, Heavy Haul, Barge Operators, and Rail Providers.
• Experience in leading and supporting the development of RFP’s or RFQ’s, analyzing and evaluating responses, and leading the negotiation process.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel 10%-15% per year (visit sites, ports, suppliers as needed to perform duties of meetings, surveys, etc. in preparation for project work).

A bit about us:

This isn’t your average logistics company — we’re a global 3PL organization trusted to deliver complex freight and project logistics solutions across transportation management, warehousing, brokerage and heavy‑lift logistics. Our work spans everyday supply chain needs to technically demanding, oversized, project cargo moves.

As a growing team, we value innovation, collaboration, and professional development. You’ll have the opportunity to work with cross‑functional teams, take ownership of high‑impact projects, and grow your logistics career in a supportive environment with excellent benefits and a hybrid work schedule.

Why join us:

• Hybrid schedule with flexibility
• Competitive pay + full benefits
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO & paid holidays
• Exposure to complex, high‑visibility logistics projects
• Clear runway for growth and ownership