Project Cargo & Heavy Lift Manager

About the role

RTW Shipping & Logistics is looking for an experienced Project Cargo & Heavy Lift Manager to establish and lead its new Project Logistics division in Mombasa. You will be responsible for designing and delivering complex logistics solutions for oversized, heavy‑lift and break‑bulk cargoes.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement end‑to‑end logistics solutions for OOG, heavy lift, breakbulk and RoRo projects.
• Manage project execution from quotation preparation through delivery, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• Lead business development activities and prepare competitive proposals for new clients.
• Coordinate multimodal transportation, charter vessel operations and on‑site cargo handling.
• Oversee technical planning, route surveys, crane operations and lashing & securing procedures.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Maritime Studies or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in project cargo, heavy lift, OOG, breakbulk and charter vessel operations.
• Strong commercial, leadership, negotiation and client relationship management abilities.
• Project Management or Heavy Lift certifications are a plus.

Required skills

• Heavy lift planning
• Cargo engineering
• Route surveys
• Crane operations
• Lashing & securing
• Multimodal transportation
• OOG handling
• Breakbulk handling
• Charter vessel operations