Senior Level Marine Coordinator Jobs
Senior level marine coordinator jobs place experienced professionals in charge of fleet operations, port logistics, and the cross-functional teams that keep complex maritime projects on schedule and compliant. With 27% of openings offering remote or hybrid arrangements, roles concentrate across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Insurance, with employers like WSP, Moffatt & Nichol, and Jobot hiring at this level now.
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RICHARD (RDS) is hiring a EPC Logistics Senior Specialist in Houston, TX.
This senior-level leadership position serves as the primary oversight authority for all logistics, transit, and heavy-lift operations executed by the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contractor. The successful candidate will safeguard project timelines by auditing contractor transit strategies, proactively managing global supply chain risks, and ensuring strict trade compliance across large-scale industrial assets.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Logistics Oversight
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Conduct critical analysis of EPC Contractor transportation frameworks, focusing on heavy-haul corridors, marine shipping, and specialized route planning.
- Monitor logistical execution continuously against construction sequencing and master project schedules.
- Identify transportation bottlenecks, physical routing constraints, and logistics risks tied to long-lead equipment early in the cycle.
Stakeholder Interface & Alignment
- Act as the direct Owner-side focal point for all high-level logistical communications with the EPC Contractor.
- Drive seamless cross-functional coordination between marine operations, Marine Offloading Facilities (MOF), and on-site construction teams.
Risk Mitigation & Procurement Strategy
- Assess macro-logistics impacts on critical path milestones continuously.
- Identify and escalate threats involving customs logjams, global supply chain volatility, and geopolitical developments.
- Provide advisory reviews of procurement documentation to ensure optimization of Incoterms, delivery conditions, and risk-allocation strategies.
Trade Compliance & Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Strategy
- Enforce rigorous governance of contractor and customs broker alignment with regional import/export frameworks.
- Collaborate strategically with internal business lines and FTZ consultants to align physical logistics with specialized zone benefits.
- Manage immediate escalation and remediation of trade compliance anomalies.
Assurance, Auditing & Performance Tracking
- Evaluate contractor performance metrics, cargo visibility dashboards, and shipping reports.
- Perform root-cause analysis of planned versus actual delivery metrics to drive corrective strategies.
- Lead logistics feasibility studies, third-party audits, and constructability planning sessions.
Candidate Qualifications
- Professional Experience: 15+ years managing heavy industrial project logistics or traffic management, specifically within major EPC environment.
- Sector Expertise: Proven background supporting mega-scale capital projects in the LNG, petrochemical, oil and gas, or heavy infrastructure sectors.
- Technical Logistics: In-depth technical grasp of multi-modal execution (barge, deep-sea marine, heavy transport, over-the-road trucking) and advanced deployment of global Incoterms.
- Vendor Management: Deep experience managing interactions between major EPC entities, 3PL partners, international freight forwarders, and customs houses.
- Regulatory Compliance: Strong conceptual knowledge of cross-border customs regulations and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) structures (formal customs brokerage license not required).
- Feasibility & Readiness: Expertise in evaluating formal route studies, heavy-lift logistics plans, and site-readiness integration.
Preferred Experience
- Prior employment directly within a Tier-1 EPC logistics division.
- Hands-on experience navigating logistics for multi-billion dollar LNG export facilities.
- Direct involvement with complex FTZ deployment or specialized trade advisory panels
Work Environment
This position will be located in Houston, TX. The employee will need to communicate with others in person, over the phone, and through email. The employee should be physically able to carry out the required tasks.
RDS is dedicated to providing a SAFE and Drug Free environment.
RDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
RICHARD (RDS) is hiring a EPC Logistics Senior Specialist in Houston, TX.
This senior-level leadership position serves as the primary oversight authority for all logistics, transit, and heavy-lift operations executed by the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contractor. The successful candidate will safeguard project timelines by auditing contractor transit strategies, proactively managing global supply chain risks, and ensuring strict trade compliance across large-scale industrial assets.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Logistics Oversight
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Conduct critical analysis of EPC Contractor transportation frameworks, focusing on heavy-haul corridors, marine shipping, and specialized route planning.
- Monitor logistical execution continuously against construction sequencing and master project schedules.
- Identify transportation bottlenecks, physical routing constraints, and logistics risks tied to long-lead equipment early in the cycle.
Stakeholder Interface & Alignment
- Act as the direct Owner-side focal point for all high-level logistical communications with the EPC Contractor.
- Drive seamless cross-functional coordination between marine operations, Marine Offloading Facilities (MOF), and on-site construction teams.
Risk Mitigation & Procurement Strategy
- Assess macro-logistics impacts on critical path milestones continuously.
- Identify and escalate threats involving customs logjams, global supply chain volatility, and geopolitical developments.
- Provide advisory reviews of procurement documentation to ensure optimization of Incoterms, delivery conditions, and risk-allocation strategies.
Trade Compliance & Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Strategy
- Enforce rigorous governance of contractor and customs broker alignment with regional import/export frameworks.
- Collaborate strategically with internal business lines and FTZ consultants to align physical logistics with specialized zone benefits.
- Manage immediate escalation and remediation of trade compliance anomalies.
Assurance, Auditing & Performance Tracking
- Evaluate contractor performance metrics, cargo visibility dashboards, and shipping reports.
- Perform root-cause analysis of planned versus actual delivery metrics to drive corrective strategies.
- Lead logistics feasibility studies, third-party audits, and constructability planning sessions.
Candidate Qualifications
- Professional Experience: 15+ years managing heavy industrial project logistics or traffic management, specifically within major EPC environment.
- Sector Expertise: Proven background supporting mega-scale capital projects in the LNG, petrochemical, oil and gas, or heavy infrastructure sectors.
- Technical Logistics: In-depth technical grasp of multi-modal execution (barge, deep-sea marine, heavy transport, over-the-road trucking) and advanced deployment of global Incoterms.
- Vendor Management: Deep experience managing interactions between major EPC entities, 3PL partners, international freight forwarders, and customs houses.
- Regulatory Compliance: Strong conceptual knowledge of cross-border customs regulations and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) structures (formal customs brokerage license not required).
- Feasibility & Readiness: Expertise in evaluating formal route studies, heavy-lift logistics plans, and site-readiness integration.
Preferred Experience
- Prior employment directly within a Tier-1 EPC logistics division.
- Hands-on experience navigating logistics for multi-billion dollar LNG export facilities.
- Direct involvement with complex FTZ deployment or specialized trade advisory panels
Work Environment
This position will be located in Houston, TX. The employee will need to communicate with others in person, over the phone, and through email. The employee should be physically able to carry out the required tasks.
RDS is dedicated to providing a SAFE and Drug Free environment.
RDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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Senior Level Marine Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level marine coordinator job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who can own operational outcomes end to end, not just execute tasks. Demonstrating experience leading port coordination, managing vessel schedules across multiple projects, and mentoring junior staff gives your application an edge. Certifications in maritime logistics or regulatory compliance, combined with a history of solving high-stakes operational problems, signal readiness for senior scope.
Which companies hire senior level marine coordinators?
Companies hiring senior level marine coordinators right now include WSP, Moffatt & Nichol, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from offshore energy operators, commercial shipping firms, port authorities, and large-scale marine construction contractors that run continuous operations and need experienced professionals to lead coordination across sites.
Are there remote senior level marine coordinator jobs?
Yes, though the role is often operationally tied to ports, vessels, or project sites. About 27% of senior level marine coordinator openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting administrative and oversight responsibilities that can be handled off-site. Fully remote positions typically involve project planning, compliance reporting, or multi-site coordination rather than hands-on fieldwork.
What makes a marine coordinator role senior level?
Senior level marine coordinator roles are defined by ownership of outcomes rather than execution of assigned tasks. Expectations include directing logistics for complex, multi-vessel or multi-port operations, setting standards for compliance and safety protocols, resolving escalated issues independently, and guiding junior coordinators. The scope is broader, the decisions carry greater consequence, and the role often interfaces directly with clients, port authorities, and senior leadership.
Which industries hire the most senior level marine coordinators?
Senior level marine coordinator roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large, continuous maritime logistics chains, offshore platforms, or port infrastructure that require experienced coordinators to manage regulatory requirements, vendor relationships, and operational risk across extended projects.