WE ARE HIRING

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to join our team in Houston. Are you up for the challenge? Apply now to join our team!

Deadline for Applications: 28 February 2026

The successful applicant will be involved with:

The Project Manager, Specialized Cargo is focused on providing transportation solutions, managing the development of cost-effective solutions, planning and executing high risk and dimensional shipments and comprehensive management of sustained large scale projects, typically via road, rail or barge.

• Manage the Request for Pricing (RFP) process from beginning to end
• Target key carriers to participate in the bidding process, analyze results, negotiate rates, secure capacity, implement, and support the appropriate operation teams
• Identify subcontractors who will fit shipping opportunities presented by both our existing customer base as well as new business opportunities
• Administer Request for Quotes (RFQs) including generating, distributing, tracking and analyzing carrier documents for client bids
• Organize and plan tasks allowing time to ensure completion of all projects
• Interact with internal departments on project planning, continuous improvements and collaborative efforts including exploring unique transportation solutions for our customers
• Prepare and deliver presentations to the executive management team and customer
• Summarize periodic project status and prepare reports for departmental and executive review
• Manage and maintain existing contracts to ensure carrier compliance
• Identify trends of excess carrier capacity and work to reverse these opportunities with business development by identifying shippers with transportation needs
• Populate data tables for analysis of carrier rates to review all charges
• Create and monitor return of carrier rate contracts
• Model data to facilitate fact-based decisions
• Analyze shipping characteristics along with rates for cost savings opportunities and/or decrease in expenses
• Serve as an interface with the carrier community regarding performance, negotiating rates and agreements and driving continuous improvements
• Assist in other departments as workload may dictate, or help is needed
• Ensures all carrier authority, contracts, insurance and safety ratings are in compliance with corporate goals
• Willingness to travel and do site visits if necessary
• Other duties as required and assigned

The successful applicant will have/be:

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and co-workers.
• Strong follow-up skills with the ability to manage non-negotiable timelines in a high volume environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual.
• Ability to write routine reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities at once.
• Undergraduate degree preferred major or significant coursework in transportation, logistics, marketing, or finance a plus.
• Significant experience in project logistics industry.
• Must be a self-starter, and have the ability to communicate and interface effectively with all levels of the hub organization, its customers, and carriers in a manner that consistently produces results.
• Strong organizational skills are necessary for this position.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to use various analytical tools to support hub offices in projects. High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills required.

Are you up for the challenge? Send your CV/Resume to starr.borden@bertling.com providing details of your experience and why you should be considered for this position.

YOU COULD NOT FIND A SUITABLE VACANCY?

Are you passionate about logistics and eager to collaborate on exciting projects with colleagues from around the globe? If so, we look forward to hearing from you. We will contact you if we have a suitable vacancy.

Simply send us an email with your CV and/or link to your LinkedIn Profile and we will get back to you. 

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