Project Manager - Engineering (REMOTE) at RPS North America

St. Charles, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, DefenseIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent years of education, training, and work experience
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in airframe design and/or analysis
  • 5 years’ experience in a lead engineer role
  • Strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills
  • Proactive, forward thinking, self-motivated team leader with excellent ability to manage priorities
  • Proficiency using CATIA V5
  • Highly competent using MS Office products

Responsibilities

  • Effectively lead and manage a wide variety of engineering projects (including engineering design, stress analysis, test build, infrastructure, and supply)
  • Monitor and supervise project activities in terms of workflow, schedule, cost, risk, and customer expectations
  • Monitor corrective engineering actions
  • Meet on-time delivery of project milestones while carefully managing costs
  • Responsible for collaboration between Design, Stress, Supply, and the customer
  • Participate in project progress meetings, critical path meetings, and maintain the critical path for project engineers
  • Anticipate, analyze, and report potential engineering project risks and countermeasures to Program Management
  • Perform other engineering tasks as needed depending on project workload
  • Perform other duties as required
  • Travel to support meetings
  • Responsible for project planning and staffing
  • Direct work of others and act as lead

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Project ManagementEngineering DesignStress AnalysisRisk ManagementSchedule ManagementCost ManagementCritical Path ManagementSupply Chain Collaboration

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered for this position?

Benefits include a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company-match contribution, competitive wages, paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and an employee assistance plan.

Is this Project Manager role remote?

Yes, this is a remote position as indicated by the job title.

What education and experience are required for this role?

A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent is required, along with a minimum of 10 years of experience in airframe design and/or analysis, and 5 years in a lead engineer role.

What key skills are needed for the Project Manager position?

Strong leadership ability, excellent communication skills, proactive and forward-thinking mindset, self-motivation, ability to manage priorities, proficiency in CATIA V5, and high competence in MS Office products are required.

What is the salary for this Project Manager role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

RPS North America

Global consulting firm for diverse sectors

About RPS North America

RPS North America provides consulting and advisory services across various sectors, including property, energy, transport, defense, government services, and water resources. The company helps clients, which range from large corporations to non-profits, navigate complex challenges and achieve regulatory compliance through a wide array of services. These services include management consulting, environmental consulting, project management, and digital solutions, among others. RPS North America stands out from its competitors by leveraging its deep expertise and global presence to deliver tailored solutions that meet specific client needs. The company's goal is to drive sustainable growth and address critical issues such as infrastructure development and risk management, ensuring a consistent demand for its high-value services.

Delft, NetherlandsHeadquarters
1970Year Founded
$31.5KTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Consulting, Energy, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Risks

Increased competition from AECOM with new regional director.
Acquisition by Tetra Tech may impact client relationships.
Internal competition from NEO Material Development Kit could cause brand confusion.

Differentiation

RPS Group offers a wide range of consulting and advisory services.
The company has a strong focus on sustainability and environmental consulting.
RPS leverages its global presence and multidisciplinary teams for tailored solutions.

Upsides

Increased demand for environmental consulting due to global sustainability focus.
Growing interest in digital transformation aligns with RPS's expertise.
Expansion of green finance offers new project opportunities for RPS.

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