Project Logistics Manager - Canada

Manage full lifecycle project cargo shipments from bid stage through final delivery.

Coordinate multimodal transportation solutions including: Ocean freight (FCL/LCL/Breakbulk/Charter) Air freight (scheduled and charter) Heavy haul trucking Rail movements Barge and inland waterways Last-mile delivery

Ocean freight (FCL/LCL/Breakbulk/Charter)

Air freight (scheduled and charter)

Heavy haul trucking

Rail movements

Barge and inland waterways

Last-mile delivery

Develop transportation plans for oversized, overweight, and complex cargo.

Coordinate route surveys, permits, escorts, lifting plans, crane requirements, and delivery sequencing.

Oversee cargo handling requirements, packing specifications, lashing, securing, and load engineering.

Act as primary client point of contact for assigned projects.

Support RFQs, tenders, and bid submissions with operational and commercial input.

Build logistics solutions aligned with client schedules, budget constraints, and risk requirements.

Provide project updates, milestone reporting, exception management, and executive communication.

Identify opportunities for margin improvement and value-added services.

Source and negotiate rates with: Ocean carriers Charter brokers Heavy haul operators Crane providers Customs brokers Warehousing partners Specialized project vendors

Ocean carriers

Charter brokers

Heavy haul operators

Crane providers

Customs brokers

Warehousing partners

Specialized project vendors

Evaluate supplier performance and ensure service reliability.

Establish contingency options for critical moves.

Ensure compliance with: Customs regulations Dangerous goods requirements Transport regulations Trade compliance obligations Health & safety requirements Client site protocols

Customs regulations

Dangerous goods requirements

Transport regulations

Trade compliance obligations

Health & safety requirements

Client site protocols

Conduct operational risk assessments for complex movements.

Develop contingency plans for schedule disruptions, weather delays, permit issues, and capacity constraints.

Ensure documentation accuracy including: Bills of lading Commercial invoices Packing lists Certificates Export/import filings Dangerous goods declarations

Bills of lading

Commercial invoices

Packing lists

Certificates

Export/import filings

Dangerous goods declarations

Manage project P&L performance.

Control operational costs and maximize profitability.

Validate supplier invoices and client billing accuracy.

Monitor accruals, margin performance, and cost variances.

Support forecasting and project financial reporting.

Coordinate with operations, customs, warehousing, transport, procurement, and sales teams.

Mentor operations coordinators and junior project staff.

Drive operational excellence, service delivery, and continuous improvement.

Project management

Problem solving

Commercial negotiation

Client relationship management

Risk management

Leadership

Decision making under pressure

Operational planning

Financial accountability

Communication

You are a logistics professional who thrives in complex environments where no two projects are the same. You understand the urgency, precision, and stakeholder management required to move critical cargo safely, compliantly, and profitably.

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