Jr. Operations Project Manager – Americas

Ampelmann Operations; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Hardship allowances

Paid overtime

401K pension plan

Health insurance

Unlimited vacation days

Working from Home policy

Job summary

Ampelmann Operations in Providence is hiring a Jr. Operations Project Engineer for the Americas. You will manage offshore projects from prep to close-out, coordinating mobilisations, trials, and client visits while ensuring safe, on-time delivery and within budget.

You will receive extensive on-the-job training in the first year and build experience in stakeholder management, project administration, and field operations across a growing global company.

Qualifications

• Higher vocational education or degree in a technical field (Engineering, Maritime Studies, Physics, or Technical Business Administration).
• Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel 20–40% for training, project visits, and on-site support.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the full project cycle from prep to close-out for offshore Ampelmann systems.
• Coordinate demobilisations/mobilisations, attend offshore trials, and perform client visits.
• Analyse operational challenges, identify root causes, and implement practical solutions with stakeholders.
• Set up project plans, budgets, purchasing, logistics, and invoicing; ensure accurate administration.

Skills

English communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Willingness to travel

Education

Higher Vocational Education/BSc/MSc in technical field

Job description

Looking for the opportunity to kick start your career? Are you excited about a job that comes with responsibilities from day one, but also requires you to go out into the field and roll up your sleeves? And do you want to learn how to manage a complete project cycle and build meaningful customer relationships in the meantime? Then you have come to the right place! Ampelmann is looking for a Jr. Operations Project Engineers - Americas to join the team in Providence. Interested? Read more on the role below and find out how to apply!

About Ampelmann

Ampelmann makes offshore access as easy as crossing the street. Driven by innovative technology, we are continuously working on impactful projects, while supporting the shift to cleaner energy. Our international and safety minded environment values your well-being, and our culture is built on open communication and mutual respect. With us, you’ll thrive in a fast-growing, global company with endless opportunities for personal and professional development. Working for Ampelmann truly makes a difference!

Read more about Ampelmann here and have an ‘inside look’ here.

About the Operations Americas (AC) team

The Operations AC team is part of the Operations Department and is divided over 2 regions: North America and Latin America with 3 locations: Houston (USA), Providence (USA) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). The Providence team currently consists out of 2 Operations Project Engineers, 2 Field Maintenance Technicians, 1 Logistics & Warehouse Coordinator and 2 Crewing Coordinators. In this role you are reporting to the Operations Area Manager North America based in Providence.

Your role as Jr. Offshore Project Engineer – Americas

As Jr. Offshore Project Engineer – Americas, you are the internal and external point of contact for projects in your region where an Ampelmann system is deployed offshore. For each project you are responsible for the entire project cycle, from preparation through close-out. Your goal is to deliver projects safely, on time, within scope and budget, resulting in satisfied clients and successful operations. You achieve this by optimizing project execution, building strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, visiting operational sites, and ensuring accurate project administration. As a Jr. Operations Jr. Offshore Project Engineer, you will have a high degree of responsibility from day one, but you will receive extensive on-the-job training in your first year and coaching while gradually taking ownership of projects and developing into an independent project engineer.

Regular activities

• Managing daily project operations and liaising with both internal and external stakeholders on all aspects of your projects.
• Preparing, coordinating, and executing (de)mobilisations of systems, attend offshore trials and perform satisfactory client visits.
• Analysing operational challenges, identifying root causes, and preparing and implementing practical solutions in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Setting up project plans and taking ownership of all project administration activities, including budgeting, purchasing, logistics coordination, and invoicing.
• Occasionally getting your hands dirty, e.g. working in coveralls at a yard, warehouse, or operational location to support project preparations and gain practical insight into the operation.

We ask

• Higher Vocational Education/BSc/MSc degree in a technical field (e.g. Engineering, Maritime Studies, Physics, or Technical Business Administration) and 0-2 years of relevant work experience
• Excellent English communication skills, both spoken and written
• Willingness to travel (20-40% of the work is performed on-site), when participating in training programmes, project visits, and operational support activities
• Affinity with project management and confidence working with a wide variety of stakeholders in an international environment
• Analytical skills, a high degree of responsibility and the ability to work independently with a proactive mindset
• A great work environment with innovative and change-willing aspirations
• High degree of responsibility, room to grow, and room to have significant impact
• Yearly gross salary between USD 57.370 and USD 81.958, based on your experience
• Great secondary benefits (e.g., annual performance bonus, hardship allowances, paid overtime, pension plan (401K), health insurance, unlimited vacation days, Working from Home policy)
• Ampelmann Academy for all your personal and professional development needs

If you have any questions related to this vacancy, please contact [e-mail]. Your contact person for this vacancy is Laura Popescu.