Marine Design & Engineering US Operations Junior Project Manager

RINA Piraeus Team; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

RINA is seeking a Marine Design & Engineering US Operations Junior Project Manager in Fort Lauderdale to support project managers through the lifecycle, ensuring deliverables meet deadlines, scope, and budget. You will assist in planning, budgeting, and coordination across cross-functional teams in a dynamic maritime engineering setting.

Key duties include developing project plans, collaborating with engineers, maintaining documentation, and contributing to continuous improvement across the

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of related engineering or construction experience.
• Basic understanding of engineering concepts and calculations.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers and technical experts.
• Proficiency with project management tools; 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 project timelines and milestones.
• Maintain project documentation and progress reports.
• Support risk and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Project management

Collaboration

Engineering concepts

Calculations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering General

Tools

Project management software

Engineering software

Job description

Marine Design & Engineering US Operations Junior Project Manager

Posting Date: 22 Jul 2026

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

Contract Type: Permanent

Level of experience: Junior

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
• 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.
• 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.

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