Transportation Project Manager

At a Glance

Are you ready to build your career by joining a multi-national Med Tech organization. If so, our client is hiring a Transportation Project Manager.

• Contract
• Hybrid

• 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
• Strong project management skills with deep knowledge of heavy haul transportation, special handling requirements, and regulatory compliance across domestic and international freight movements.

• 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

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