Project Manager, Global Projects & Industry Solutions, Air & Sea, Abu Dhabi

Responsibilities:

• Project Management & Execution
• Lead full door-to-door project logistics (heavy lift, modules, project cargo) operations from planning through final delivery.
• Develop and manage detailed project execution plans, transportation schedules, milestones, and risk registers.
• Coordinate multimodal transportation involving international freight, road, sea, barge, rail, heavy haul and specialized lifting operations.
• Manage movement of oversized, out-of-gauge (OOG), breakbulk, heavy lift and project cargo.
• Ensure all project deliveries are executed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Manage a team of 3-5 project logistics professionals.
• Technical & Engineering Coordination
• Review transportation studies, lifting plans, route surveys and method statements.
• Coordinate with transport engineers, heavy lift contractors, shipping lines and port operators.
• Assess technical feasibility for transportation and lifting operations.
• Evaluate transport routes, bridge capacities, road restrictions and permitting requirements.
• Commercial Management
• Monitor project budgets, cost controls and profitability.
• Manage subcontractors, vendors and service providers.
• Negotiate rates and commercial terms with carriers, transporters and project vendors.
• Identify project risks and cost-saving opportunities.
• Qualifications & Characteristics:
• Education – Bachelors / Master’s in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or a related discipline.
• Work Experience – 5-8 experience in project logistics, heavy lift, breakbulk or project cargo operations.
• Specific Skills:
• Project Planning & Execution
• Project Cargo & Heavy Lift Logistics
• Multimodal Transportation
• Commercial & Cost Management
• Risk Management
• Customer & Stakeholder Management
• Team Leadership
• Negotiation & Vendor Management