Transport manager oil and gas

Transport Manager – EPC / Energy Projects

International EPC / Energy environment

We are currently looking for an experienced Transport Manager to join a major international EPC project within the Energy sector .

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall coordination and management of project transportation activities, from transport strategy and tendering through to execution and shipment follow-up.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Project Transportation Strategy and Transport Plans
• Plan transportation activities in accordance with the overall project schedule
• Coordinate international transportation of project equipment and materials
• Manage and coordinate freight forwarders and transportation service providers
• Ensure shipment follow-up and coordination with the different project stakeholders
• Manage transport interfaces with Procurement, Suppliers, Logistics and other project functions
• Ensure compliance with applicable Incoterms and international transportation requirements
• Prepare and manage Transport ITBs / tender packages
• Review and evaluate transportation offers
• Prepare and/or contribute to Technical Bid Tabulations (TBT)
• Participate in the selection of transport service providers
• Coordinate and monitor selected contractors throughout project execution
• Ensure transportation activities are performed in line with project requirements, schedule and contractual commitments

Required Profile

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Transport and/or Logistics Management
• Significant experience specifically within EPC projects
• Strong knowledge of international transportation and freight forwarding
• Experience managing transport contractors / freight forwarders
• Good understanding of Incoterms
• Experience with transport tendering, ITBs and bid evaluation
• Ability to operate in a complex, international and multidisciplinary project environment
• Strong coordination, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Professional English required

Previous experience within Energy, Oil & Gas, LNG, Petrochemical or other major industrial EPC projects would be highly appreciated.