Marine Design & Engineering US Operations Project Manager

RINA Piraeus Team; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RINA is seeking a Marine Design & Engineering US Operations Project Manager in Fort Lauderdale to lead complex projects from inception to completion. You will coordinate engineers, subcontractors, and clients, ensuring milestones, budget, and scope are met while delivering high-quality results.

Qualifications include 5+ years of project leadership, strong engineering knowledge, and experience with project management tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing a team on projects of moderate size/complexity and/or multiple projects simultaneously with a solid track record of successfully leading projects from initiation to completion on time, on budget, and within scope, including resource management across disciplines
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools
• Proficiency understanding of engineering concepts and calculations
• Ability to collaborate with engineers and technical experts
• Ensure accurate incorporation of engineering calculations into project plans
• Proven experience in assembling and leading project teams
• Demonstrated ability to assign tasks based on work team skills, motivate the team, and manage them effectively
• Proficiency in project management tools and software
• Familiarity with engineering software is a plus
• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently
• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally
• 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
• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans outlining the scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
• Define project tasks and resource requirements.
• Create and maintain project schedules.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the consulting engineering firm and the client.
• Understand client requirements and expectations.
• Provide regular updates and progress reports to clients.
• Assemble and lead a project team.
• Assign tasks to team members based on their skills and expertise.
• Motivate and manage team members to achieve project goals.
• Develop project budgets and ensure that projects are delivered within budget constraints.
• Monitor project expenses and financial performance.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Proactively address issues that may impact project delivery.
• Ensure that the project meets quality standards and client expectations.
• Implement and enforce quality control processes.
• Understand and manage contract terms and conditions.
• Ensure that the project complies with contractual obligations.
• Facilitate communication between team members, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct regular project meetings to discuss progress, issues, and solutions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Resource management

Stakeholder communication

Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering General

Tools

Project management software

Engineering software

Job description

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Marine Design & Engineering US Operations Project Manager

Posting Date: 10 Oct 2026

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

Contract Type: Permanent

Level of experience: Intermediate

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

Mission

The Project Manager is responsible and accountable for executing and leading projects, ensuring completion of deliverables within the defined deadlines, scope, and budget. The Project Manager stands at the center of a complex set of relationships among the client, RINA, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors who deliver the elements of the project. The skill of balancing the demands and expectations of these groups lies at the heart of a successful project. The Project Manager is accountable for obtaining and managing adequate resources to meet all project objectives in the most efficient and effective manner.

Key Accountabilities

• 1. Project Management:
  • Develop project plans outlining the scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Define project tasks and resource requirements.
  • Create and maintain project schedules.
• 2. Client Interaction:
  • Act as the primary point of contact between the consulting engineering firm and the client.
  • Understand client requirements and expectations.
  • Provide regular updates and progress reports to clients.
• 3. Team Management:
  • Assemble and lead a project team.
  • Assign tasks to team members based on their skills and expertise.
  • Motivate and manage team members to achieve project goals.
• 4. Budget Management:
  • Develop project budgets and ensure that projects are delivered within budget constraints.
  • Monitor project expenses and financial performance.
• 5. Risk Management:
  • Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Proactively address issues that may impact project delivery.
• 6. Quality Assurance:
  • Ensure that the project meets quality standards and client expectations.
  • Implement and enforce quality control processes.
• 7. Contract Management:
  • Understand and manage contract terms and conditions.
  • Ensure that the project complies with contractual obligations.
• 8. Communication:
  • Facilitate communication between team members, clients, and other stakeholders.
  • Conduct regular project meetings to discuss progress, issues, and solutions.
• 9. Documentation:
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering General

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing a team of people on projects of moderate size/complexity and/or multiple projects simultaneously with a solid track record of successfully leading projects from initiation to completion on time, on budget, and within scope, including resource management across disciplines
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
• Proficiencyunderstanding of engineering concepts and calculations.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers and technical experts.
• Ensure accurate incorporation of engineering calculations into project plans
• Team Management:
  • Proven experience in assembling and leading project teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to assign tasks based on work team skills, motivate the team, and manage them effectively.
• Software Skills:
  • Proficiency in project management tools and software.
  • Familiarity with engineering software is a plus.
• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
• 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.
• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.

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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