Project Engineer Manager – Freelance

Company Description

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AECOM in Italy, as a recognized industry leader, delivers services for a broad range of clients including concessionaires, construction contractors, oil & gas, manufacturing, and commercial companies.

Our Milan office, in the heart of the city, is comprised of specialists who, through co-operation with AECOM’s global network of experts, can implement a comprehensive set of solutions that lead to the execution of complex projects.

Job Description

Our Business Line Building + Places is looking for a Design Manager.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis.

• Responsible for managing and planning the activities of a group of design personnel, technicians, and specialists.
• Manages a small to medium sized group of personnel assigned to a discipline design department or project discipline design group. Manages project discipline workload, distributing work assignments to most effectively utilize staff and meet project established schedules.
• Always exercises sound judgment in assessing problem situations or complex issues.
• Inform the Principal Engineer or Supervising Discipline Engineer when problems arise and of outstanding personnel issues, manpower changes, schedules, and unusual aspects of the work.
• Review completed work to ensure accuracy and compliance with codes and design data.
• Coordinates the efforts of the group with other discipline groups in an office or on the same project, and where necessary, establishes a sign-off program for all outgoing drawings.
• Leads the development of manpower, man-hour, and labor cost requirements for design staff to satisfy project requirements and can monitor the effect of these on the budget.
• Fully understands the use of requisitions and the role of materials management, and can review/advise on purchase orders and subcontracts.
• Understands the proposal process and can lead the preparation and review of proposals, as required. Able to support Independent Review of design effort for department.
• Leads and reviews engineering estimates for the discipline.
• Advanced knowledge of the project change control process and trains others regarding the rationale, requirements, and importance of identifying potential changes.
• Advanced knowledge of the discipline’s equipment and material lists and instructs others in their use and requirements.
• Oversees and evaluates the performance of department and/or project assigned personnel.

Qualifications:

• +5/8 years’ of related experience in Engineering company;
• Fluency in Italian and English;
• Motivation, initiative, and organizational skills to work effectively in a busy multi-disciplinary environment;
• Good communication skills, both verbally and digitally;
• Reasonable flexibility and willingness to travel nationally to conduct site visits;
• Strong personal initiative, agility, and resourcefulness;
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Engineering Degree: Civil/Structural

Equal Opportunity: We believe in each person’s potential and are committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Embrace your uniqueness and join the AECOM team! We celebrate diversity and the distinct talents each individual brings. Don’t worry if you don’t tick every box. If you’re excited about the role and confident in your ability to enhance our collective achievements, we want to hear from you. Let your passion lead the way and apply today.

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