Project Manager Logistics - Heavy Haul

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Full benefits

401(k) match

PTO & paid holidays

Job summary

LeoForce in Houston, TX is hiring a Senior Project Manager – Logistics for heavy lift and project cargo. You will own end-to-end logistics, RFQs, costing, routing, and vendor negotiations across barge, rail, crane & rigging.

The role centers on budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and supplier performance with scorecards, building partnerships with ocean carriers and port operators. Candidates should have at least 5 years in transportation administration/operations, heavy haul experience,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in transportation administration and operations.
• Direct experience in heavy haul, barge, rail and/or crane & rigging.
• TWIC credential required or able to obtain.
• Strong supplier management and cost control skills.
• Willingness to travel 10–15% annually.

Responsibilities

• Initiate P&L summaries per shipment/project, ensuring preset goals are met.
• Prepare and review supplier POs for completeness.
• Visit sites/ports/suppliers for project preparation.
• Lead supplier performance and scorecarding.
• Develop relationships with partners: Ocean Carriers, Crane & Rigging, Heavy Haul, Barge Operators, Rail Providers.
• Take responsibility for project logistics costing, budgeting, scheduling, planning, and risk management.
• Lead development of RFPs/RFQs and lead negotiations.
• Generate cargo track & trace reports and reporting.

Skills

TWIC credential

5+ years experience

Heavy haul experience

Vendor management

Budgeting & scheduling

Risk management

Job description

Project Manager Logistics - Heavy Haul

Houston,TX, US

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level

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

Job Details

This is a high-impact, hands-on role owning complex project logistics across heavy lift, heavy haul, barge, rail, and crane & rigging operations. You'd 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.

Responsibilities

• 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