Transportation Project Manager

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 client policies, quality standards, and EHS requirements

You'll win us over by having the following qualifications:

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

Notes:
Onsite
8:00-5:00
Limited travel may be needed for this position

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.