Marine Design & Engineering US Operations Junior Project Manager

RINA; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

RINA is recruiting for a Marine Design & Engineering US Operations Junior Project Manager to join the Americas Marine Engineering division. The role supports other project managers throughout the lifecycle, ensuring deliverables meet deadlines, scope, and budget.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering General and 1–5 years in engineering or construction, with proficiency in project management tools and basic engineering calculations. Office-based in Florida.

Qualifications

• Relevant internship experience or 1–5 years of related experience in engineering or construction.
• Basic understanding of engineering concepts and calculations.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers and technical experts.
• Ensure accurate incorporation of engineering calculations into project plans.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Familiarity with engineering software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project plans, including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborate with senior project managers to define objectives and deliverables.
• Contribute to development of project timelines and milestones.
• Collaborate with engineers to understand engineering calculations for project plans.
• Support team members and foster a collaborative working environment.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to keep tasks on time.
• Monitor project risks and assist in mitigating issues as they arise.

Skills

Engineering concepts

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering General

Tools

Project management tools

Engineering software

Job description

RINA is currently recruiting for a Marine Design & Engineering US Operations Junior Project Manager to join its office within the Americas Marine Engineering Division.

Mission The Junior Project Manager will support other project managers throughout the project life cycle and will be responsible for supporting the execution of project plans, ensuring completion of deliverables within the defined deadlines, scope, and budget. The Associate Project Manager is accountable for obtaining and managing adequate resources to meet all project objectives in the most efficient and effective manner.

Key Accountabilities

• Project Management:
• Assist in developing project plans, including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborate with senior project managers to define project objectives and deliverables.
• Contribute to the development of project timelines and milestones

• Engineering calculations
• Collaborating with engineers and technical experts to understand and incorporate engineering calculations into project plans.
• Ensuring that engineering calculations are accurate and align with project requirements.

• Team Collaboration:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Support team members in their tasks and responsibilities.
• Foster a positive and collaborative working environment.

• Coordination:
• Constant Follow up on project activities and ensure that tasks are completed on time.
• Liaise with various internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication between different project teams and departments.

• Budget Management:
• Contribute to the development of project budgets.
• Monitor project expenses and assist in controlling costs.
• Report on budget variances and recommend corrective actions.

• Risk Management:
• Identify potential risks and issues that may impact project delivery.
• Assist in developing risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and report on project risks to senior management.

• Quality Assurance:
• Work with the project team to ensure that deliverables meet quality standards.
• Implement and monitor quality assurance processes.
• Participate in project reviews and audits.

• Documentation:
• Maintain project documentation, including meeting minutes, progress reports, and project schedules.
• Help prepare and review project proposals, contracts, and other relevant documents.
• Ensure that all project documentation is organized and accessible.

• Reporting:
• Generate regular project status reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide updates on project milestones, risks, and issues during team meetings.

• Continuous Improvement:
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Implement lessons learned from past projects.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering General

Qualifications

• Relevant internship experience or 1-5 years of related experience in engineering or construction related field
• Engineering Knowledge:
• Basic understanding of engineering concepts and calculations.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers and technical experts.
• Ensure accurate incorporation of engineering calculations into project plans
• Software Skills:
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Familiarity with engineering software is a plus.

Competencies

• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
• INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
• DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

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