Transportation Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Transportation Project Manager 

Location: Alpharetta, GA/Hybrid

Pay rate: $38/hr.W2

Duration: 12 months

Shift timings: 8:00-5:00

Job Description

The Transportation Project Manager will oversee the end‐to‐end planning, coordination, and execution of over‐dimensional freight, heavy loads, and complex transportation projects. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and cost‐effective delivery of critical equipment through close coordination with internal stakeholders, logistics providers, carriers, and regulatory authorities.

The ideal candidate combines strong project management skills with deep knowledge of heavy haul transportation, special handling requirements, and regulatory compliance across domestic and international freight movements.

Key Responsibilities:

Project & Transportation Management

• Plan, coordinate, and manage end‐to‐end transportation projects involving over‐dimensional, overweight, and high‐value freight
• Develop detailed transportation execution plans, including routing, mode selection, scheduling, warehousing/storage, and risk mitigation
• Serve as the primary point of contact for transportation project execution from origin through final delivery

Heavy Haul & Special Handling

• Coordinate heavy lift, heavy haul, and special handling requirements, including cranes, rigging, escorts, and specialized equipment
• Ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and international permits, regulations, and safety requirements
• Manage routing surveys, feasibility studies, and engineering input as required for complex moves

Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination

• Collaborate with internal teams (proposal and project management teams, manufacturing, and procurement) to align transportation plans with overall project schedules
• Select, manage, and oversee transportation providers, freight forwarders, carriers, and third‐party logistics partners

Cost, Performance & Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate transportation risks related to scheduling, safety, compliance, and cost related concerns.
• Monitor budgets, track transportation costs, and identify cost‐saving opportunities
• Resolve delivery issues, delays, or disruptions while maintaining project timelines

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all required transportation documentation is accurate and complete (letters of credit, permits, customs, insurance, bills of lading, etc.)
• Adhere to Siemens Smart Infrastructure policies, quality standards, and EHS requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• 4-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in transportation project management, heavy haul, or special freight operations
• Proven experience managing over‐dimensional and overweight shipments
• Strong understanding of transportation regulations, permitting, and compliance requirements
• Experience working with freight forwarders, carriers, and heavy haul providers
• Excellent communication, coordination, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast‐paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4-year bachelor’s degree specifically in: supply chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in transportation project management, heavy haul, or special freight operations
• Experience supporting industrial, infrastructure, energy, or large capital projects
• Knowledge and familiarity with domestic and international transportation (road, rail, port, and ocean freight)
• Project management certification (PMP or similar)
• Experience working in a global organization
• Proficiency in SAP or other ERP systems

Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM systems