OIA Global provides customers with an unparalleled suite of scalable and flexible supply chain solutions. Supported by 1,300 forward-thinking employees, we specialize in 3PL, 4PL, sustainability, technology, contract logistics, packaging design and optimization, and raw materials management. Since 1988, we have grown into a $1.3 billion company with presence in 27 countries and industry expertise in fashion and apparel, consumer goods, healthcare, energy, and industrials. OIA Global is privately owned by LDI Ltd.

Summary: The Project Logistics Heavy Haul Specialist will support the planning, coordination, and execution of heavy haul, over-dimensional, overweight, and project cargo transportation movements across North America. This role offers the opportunity to build advanced expertise in specialized transportation, permitting, route engineering, carrier management, and project delivery while contributing to increasingly complex and strategic logistics initiatives.

Reports to: Regional Head of Project Logistics, Americas

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and execution of heavy haul, over-dimensional, overweight and project cargo transportation projects throughout North America.


• Support project team members across the globe in developing transportation solutions and execution plans in North America.


• Assist with route reviews, permitting strategies, carrier sourcing, RFQs and transportation planning activities.


• Monitor project milestones, schedules and shipment execution while maintaining communication with customers and stakeholders.


• Develop relationships with carriers, permit agencies, survey providers and escort companies.


• Support transportation cost analysis, quotations and project budgeting activities.


• Learn North American heavy haul regulations, route survey requirements and specialized equipment applications.


• Maintain project documentation, permits, SOPs and execution records.


• Participate in customer meetings and progressively assume responsibility for increasingly complex transportation projects.


• Complete structured training and mentorship activities.


• Assist in the development of the Ground Project Logistics service offering in North America through heavy haul solutions and execution.


• Be a subject-matter expert in Ground Freight Project Logistics and Support Sales Team on project logistics solution design for customers.

• Drive project-specific RFQs and tenders from scope definition through award, including evaluation of technical viability, risk exposure, equipment suitability, carrier capability, and cost.


• Ensure adherence to best-value carrier selection, balancing commercial considerations with safety, engineering requirements, regulatory risk, and project constraints.


• Serve as the primary interface between internal stakeholders, customers, carriers, and external service providers throughout planning and execution phases of project moves.


• Approve and audit project transportation costs, including freight, permits, escorts, engineering, and accessorial charges, ensuring commercial accuracy and contract compliance.


• Maintain oversight of large-scale transportation spend related to heavy haul and project cargo, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control initiatives.


• Conduct site visits to customer facilities, fabrication yards, ports, and carrier locations to support planning, execution, and relationship development.


• Perform other duties as assigned in support of OIA Global’s project logistics and specialized transportation strategy.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong project coordination and organizational skills.


• Knowledge of transportation, logistics, freight forwarding or heavy haul operations.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Analytical mindset and attention to detail.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and transportation systems.


• Willingness to travel occasionally for project support and site visits.


• Strong working knowledge of route surveys, permitting processes, regulatory compliance, and risk management for complex domestic and cross-border moves.


• Experience managing specialized heavy haul carriers and third-party providers, with a strong focus on safety, performance, and compliance.


• Commercial acumen with the ability to structure and evaluate project RFQs, balancing technical feasibility, risk exposure, and total cost.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering or related field preferred.


• 3–7 years of experience in transportation, logistics, project coordination, freight forwarding or heavy haul operations.


• Experience supporting project cargo, specialized transportation or permitting activities is an asset.


• Proven experience in maintaining and reporting key logistics metrics and customer data.

• Previous experience managing remote projects and teams in multiple locations, simultaneously.

• Must be willing to travel, as required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.


• Must be able to lift to 10 pounds.


• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OIA Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We offer an exciting and growth-oriented work environment, and OIA employees enjoy competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

FLSA Status: Exempt