Air & Ocean Project Cargo Specialist

Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment provided pay range This range is provided by Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $60,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment USA's Number 1 Freight Forwarding Headhunter A global freight forwarder is expanding its projects and industrial logistics division in Houston and is seeking an experienced Air & Ocean Project Cargo Specialist . This role offers the opportunity to manage complex, oversized, and high-value shipments across international trade lanes, supporting clients in industries that drive Houston’s economy including oil & gas, energy, renewables, and industrial projects . The Opportunity As Project Cargo Specialist, you will lead the planning and execution of out-of-gauge (OOG), breakbulk, and heavy lift shipments by both air and ocean. You’ll leverage a strong global carrier network to arrange charters, multi-modal routings, and customized transport solutions for clients requiring precision and compliance. With exposure to EPC contracts, engineering firms, and major industrial projects , this is a high-impact role for a specialist who thrives on detail and delivery. Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end execution of OOG, breakbulk, and heavy lift shipments across air and ocean Coordinate charter vessels and aircraft with global carriers, agents, and vendors Prepare and execute method statements, risk assessments, and detailed project plans Ensure full compliance with U.S. import/export regulations, Incoterms, hazmat, and customs requirements Provide on-site supervision for port, terminal, and airport operations when required Partner with sales teams to support RFQs, RFPs, and complex project tenders Build relationships with EPCs, oil & gas majors, and industrial clients to grow project business What You Bring 5+ years of experience in project cargo forwarding with focus on OOG, breakbulk, and heavy lift shipments Technical knowledge of air and ocean project logistics, chartering, and global trade lanes Familiarity with CargoWise or similar project logistics platforms Strong understanding of Incoterms, compliance, hazmat, and customs procedures Excellent coordination, vendor management, and client-facing communication skills Ability to manage time-critical and high-value shipments under pressure Why Join Competitive base salary with performance incentives Work with a forwarder heavily invested in Houston’s project logistics market Exposure to global EPC contracts, oil & gas, renewables, and industrial projects Clear career path into Project Manager, Regional Project Leader, or Operations Director roles This is the right opportunity for a Project Cargo Specialist ready to take the lead on challenging, high-value moves and grow within a forwarder committed to project logistics excellence in Houston, TX . Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Project Management, Customer Service, and Supply Chain Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Freight and Package Transportation Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment