Logistics Project Manager

Job Purpose The Logistics Lead is responsible for developing, leading, and managing logistics operations across all projects and central business functions. The role ensures a consistent, efficient, and compliant logistics strategy that supports project delivery, operational excellence, and business growth. The Logistics Lead will establish governance frameworks, standardize logistics processes, optimize resources, drive commercial performance, and implement digital solutions to improve visibility, productivity, and operational control across the organization. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategic Management • Lead and manage logistics operations across all projects and corporate functions. • Develop and implement the company's logistics strategy in alignment with business objectives. • Provide leadership, guidance, and development opportunities to logistics teams across multiple project locations. • Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Logistics Planning & Operations • Plan and forecast logistics requirements to support current and future project demands. • Ensure effective planning and allocation of workforce, equipment, vehicles, facilities, and logistics infrastructure. • Oversee site establishment logistics, material flow management, access control, transportation planning, laydown areas, and resource coordination. • Ensure logistics operations support project schedules and construction delivery requirements. Governance & Operational Control • Develop, implement, and maintain logistics policies, standards, procedures, and control measures. • Establish clear governance structures, reporting lines, and accountability frameworks. • Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, local regulations, and HSE standards. • Conduct logistics audits and operational reviews to identify risks and improvement opportunities. Commercial & Cost Management • Develop and manage logistics budgets across projects and business functions. • Monitor and control operational costs while maintaining service quality and efficiency. • Optimize utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, and external logistics services. • Support procurement and commercial teams in evaluating logistics-related suppliers and subcontractors. Performance Management & Continuous Improvement • Establish and monitor logistics KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics. • Analyze operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities. • Drive process improvements, standardization initiatives, and best-practice implementation across projects. • Lead lessons-learned reviews and implement corrective actions to improve future project performance. Digital Systems & Reporting • Promote the use of digital logistics tools and technology solutions to improve visibility and operational effectiveness. • Develop reporting structures and management dashboards for senior leadership. • Ensure accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting across logistics operations. • Support digital transformation initiatives related to logistics and construction operations. Key Accountabilities • Consistent and effective logistics management across all projects. • Development and implementation of logistics standards and governance frameworks. • Effective resource planning and utilization. • Delivery of logistics services within approved budgets. • Compliance with company, client, and statutory requirements. • Improvement in operational efficiency, productivity, and cost performance. • Accurate reporting, KPI management, and business-wide logistics visibility. Qualifications Mandatory • Bachelor's Degree in Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline. Preferred • Professional qualifications in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, or Construction Management. • Membership of relevant professional institutions is advantageous. Experience Requirements • Minimum 15 years of experience within the construction industry or a construction-related environment. • Proven experience managing logistics operations for large-scale construction projects. • Experience developing logistics procedures, governance frameworks, and operational standards. • Demonstrated success in resource planning, operational control, and cost management. • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously across different locations.

Mandatory Bachelor's Degree in Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline. Preferred Professional qualifications in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, or Construction Management. Membership of relevant professional institutions is advantageous. Experience: Minimum 15 years of experience within the construction industry or a construction-related environment. Proven experience managing logistics operations for large-scale construction projects. Experience developing logistics procedures, governance frameworks, and operational standards. Demonstrated success in resource planning, operational control, and cost management. Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously across different locations.

Lead and manage logistics operations across all projects and corporate functions. Develop and implement the company's logistics strategy in alignment with business objectives. Provide leadership, guidance, and development opportunities to logistics teams across multiple project locations. Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Plan and forecast logistics requirements to support current and future project demands. Ensure effective planning and allocation of workforce, equipment, vehicles, facilities, and logistics infrastructure. Oversee site establishment logistics, material flow management, access control, transportation planning, laydown areas, and resource coordination. Ensure logistics operations support project schedules and construction delivery requirements. Develop, implement, and maintain logistics policies, standards, procedures, and control measures. Establish clear governance structures, reporting lines, and accountability frameworks. Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, local regulations, and HSE standards. Conduct logistics audits and operational reviews to identify risks and improvement opportunities. Develop and manage logistics budgets across projects and business functions. Monitor and control operational costs while maintaining service quality and efficiency. Optimize utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, and external logistics services. Support procurement and commercial teams in evaluating logistics-related suppliers and subcontractors. Establish and monitor logistics KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics. Analyze operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities. Drive process improvements, standardization initiatives, and best-practice implementation across projects. Lead lessons-learned reviews and implement corrective actions to improve future project performance. Promote the use of digital logistics tools and technology solutions to improve visibility and operational effectiveness. Develop reporting structures and management dashboards for senior leadership. Ensure accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting across logistics operations. Support digital transformation initiatives related to logistics and construction operations.