Transportation Project Manager

Responsible for overseeing the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of over-dimensional freight , heavy haul transportation , and complex logistics projects. This role manages safe, compliant, and cost-effective movement of high-value equipment by coordinating with internal teams, logistics providers, carriers, and regulatory authorities. The ideal candidate brings strong project management expertise with experience in special handling requirements , transportation regulations , and domestic/international freight operations.


Responsibilities:

• Manage transportation projects involving over-dimensional , overweight , and high-value freight from origin through final delivery.
• Develop detailed transportation execution plans including routing, mode selection, scheduling, storage, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate heavy lift , heavy haul , crane operations , rigging , escorts, and specialized equipment requirements.
• Conduct route surveys , feasibility assessments, and collaborate on engineering requirements for complex moves.
• Partner with manufacturing , procurement , project management , and logistics teams to align transportation activities with project timelines.
• Manage relationships with freight forwarders , carriers , 3PL providers , and transportation vendors.
• Monitor project budgets, transportation costs, delivery schedules, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Resolve logistics disruptions while ensuring compliance with safety , EHS , permit, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate transportation documentation including permits , customs documentation , insurance , and bills of lading .

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain , Logistics , Engineering , Business , or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in transportation project management , heavy haul , or special freight operations .
• Proven experience managing over-dimensional and overweight shipments .
• Strong knowledge of transportation regulations , permitting processes , and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with freight forwarders , carriers , and specialized transportation providers.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Preferred: Experience supporting industrial , energy , or infrastructure projects ; knowledge of domestic/international freight (road, rail, ocean, port) ; PMP certification ; experience with SAP/ERP systems and Salesforce/CRM platforms .