Project Construction & Commissioning Manager
Hitachi Energy
Company Overview
Hitachi Energy Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd.
Zurich, Switzerland
2021
Approximately 45,000 to over 50,000 employees globally (source: hitachienergy.com). Revenue reached around $13 billion USD in 2023 (source: hitachienergy.com).
What They Do
Hitachi Energy specializes in power grid technologies, focusing on high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems, which have integrated over 150 gigawatts globally. Their product offerings include high-voltage equipment, transformers, switchgear, and services aimed at grid modernization and renewable energy integration (source: wikipedia.org). The company provides HVDC converter stations, distribution transformers, and innovative gas insulation solutions, positioning itself as a leader in the energy transition (source: hitachienergy.com). Target markets encompass utilities, industries, infrastructure, renewable energy developers, and data centers, with a presence in over 140 countries organized into five global business units for localized service delivery (source: cbinsights.com). The company leverages the combined expertise of ABB's power grids and Hitachi's digital technologies, evidenced by a significant increase in order backlog since 2020 (source: hitachienergy.com).
Projects & Track Record
Hitachi Energy has been involved in several notable projects, including the supply of equipment for China's Changji-Guquan UHVDC transmission line, the world's first at 1,100 kV, completed in 2018 (source: wikipedia.org). Other significant projects include the fluoronitrile-based gas replacement for National Grid in Kent, UK, and HVDC converter stations for the North Sea Link submarine cable, both completed in 2021 (source: wikipedia.org). Recently, they have also developed a renewable energy microgrid for Gull Bay First Nation in Canada (2022) and are currently working on offshore platforms and onshore HVDC converter stations for TenneT in the North Sea (source: wikipedia.org). Their geographic presence spans over 140 countries, with a strong focus on expanding manufacturing capabilities in North America to meet growing demand (source: hitachienergy.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Hitachi Energy has announced over $155 million USD in investments to bolster manufacturing capacity in North America, including a new distribution transformer factory in Reynosa, Mexico, which is expected to create 350 jobs (source: hitachienergy.com). Additionally, they are modernizing their power transformer factory in Varennes, Quebec, with an investment exceeding $100 million (source: hitachienergy.com). The company also completed the acquisition of ABB's remaining stake in December 2022, solidifying its position as a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd. (source: wikipedia.org). Furthermore, they reported significant revenue growth in fiscal year 2023, contributing to Hitachi Ltd.'s Green Energy & Mobility segment revenues (source: hitachi.com).
Working There
Hitachi Energy offers a diverse range of roles across engineering, skilled manufacturing, administrative positions, and research, with a strong emphasis on hiring due to recent expansions (source: hitachienergy.com). The company has added over 8,000 employees globally between 2020 and 2023, with significant growth in the U.S. and Canada (source: hitachienergy.com). Office locations include Reynosa, Mexico; South Boston and Mount Pleasant, USA; Varennes, Quebec City, Montreal, Canada; Zurich, Switzerland; and Ludvika, Sweden (source: hitachienergy.com). The company culture promotes innovation, co-creation with customers, and a commitment to energy transition, as highlighted by CEO Claudio Facchin (source: hitachienergy.com).
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Job Description
Project Manager Engineering and / or Construction & Commissioning focuses on coordination of all engineering activities in assignment project, ensuring that activities related to all engineering disciplines within the project are efficiently and cost- effectively executed, in accordance with the contract specifications, quality standards and safety & integrity requirements. The activities associated with project manager engineering and / or Construction & Commissioning includes: discipline engineering and design; planning, e.g. the production of engineering and / or Construction & Commissioning budgets, schedules and risk assessments; and the provision and coordination of resources (personnel and equipment) to execute the work.
How you'll make an impact
- The scope of the PCCM is to manage and coordinate Construction and Commissioning processes and activities related to project scope.
- The PCCM is located offshore supporting the accomplishment of the site execution and the management of the site which is performed by the site manager. Organize and conduct Kick Off meeting for the C&C Team. Prepare initial Plan for Storage Location and Identification and Preservation. Prepare initial Maintenance Plan. Site specific Spare parts Handling initial Plan
- Identify Construction responsibilities as per tendered budget and roles. Review scope, budget, and risk & opportunities of the contract together with the corresponding and responsible Construction departments
- Coordinate and lead handover process from Tendering to Construction reviewing Construction and Commissioning scope, schedule and budget, including risk and opportunities
- Organize, drive and participate in the review and approval of the constructability strategy performed during the Notice to Proceed and Site Mobilization milestones, and implement at execution in collaboration with Site Manager. The PCCM shall base this review on the Constructability reviews performed during the tendering phase.
- Drive in coordination with the assigned Site Manager, the Site activities startup and preparation process, ensuring that a site execution plan is in place, that all need applications and platforms for a project are identified and set-up, including but not limited to the site procurement strategy and process, site mobilization process and site financial management
- Ensure proper acquaintance and understanding of applicable laws and regulations for a site, including but not limited to, labor laws and working hours, permits and licenses, mobilization strategy, specific HSE trainings and project specific certifications for resources and related
- Initially prepare and arrange to take possession of the site. Develop and plan temporary and permanent site infrastructure together with the Site Manager. Represent the site team in actions related to the home office
- Monitor and report on regular basis the overall construction execution, cost and man loading forecast and planning. Develop and implement mitigation plans in conjunction with the Site Manager and Construction department heads
- Participate in functional C&C monthly project review and present status, development and progress of the project to Management team. Indicate jeopardy for budget and time schedule adherence and work out corrective mitigation actions together with relevant C&C Heads of department, Site time planer, Supervisors and Site Manager.
- Ensure required resources are appointed and delegated in a timely and legal manner. Maintain a healthy discourse with the Site Manager in order to ensure the delegation of the required resources on time while at the same time balancing needs, performance and costs. Coordinate subcontracts with Subcontracting Site Manager
- Allocate, manage and coordinate Non-Budgeted Costs (NBC) for proper cost reporting Guarantee that all Construction related tasks and their conditions are executed according to contract requirements
- Provide timely, accurate, reliable and actual information to the Project Director and to the Construction management, in conjunction with the Site Manager. Report any discrepancies on site. Coordinate Construction disciplines for a proper accomplishment of project scope
- Make sure HVDC C&C processes, Instructions and guidelines are implemented and adhered to. Provide structure feedback and drive constructability with experiences and lessons learned during execution phase and closure of the site.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
- Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business
Your background
- Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering with relevant work experience.
- Candidate must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy
- Previous experience selling services and a track record of winning new business.
- Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative; Ability to prioritize and work against deadlines.
- Project financial authorities according to Delegation of Authority; Calling-up and delegating staff via line organization responsible Manager
- Material procurement on site, Adjustment of the infrastructure, Conditions for delegation of personnel, Off-shore cost forecasting.
- Initiate or hold back payments to suppliers based on their fulfilment or non-fulfilment of the terms of the contract together with Subcontracting Site Manager
- Award contracts and orders for the project in accordance with directives of the line organization & within the delegation of authority of the company.
- Influence the selection of people assigned by Line Management.
- Challenge the SIM regarding evolution of Site Activities including but not limited to Budget aspects
- Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required
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About the role
April 9, 2026
Full time
Company
- Gurugram, India
Relevant work experience required
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