Site Manager – Construction & O&M

About the role

The Site Manager will take full ownership of construction and/or O&M sites, leading all site execution activities and ensuring delivery within approved schedules, budgets, quality standards and safety requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the construction and/or O&M site and lead all site execution activities.
• Plan and coordinate on‑site activities with the Project Manager, including resource planning and personnel management.
• Drive site operations in line with contractual requirements, schedules, budgets, quality and safety standards.
• Act as primary contact for customer representatives, local authorities and other site stakeholders.
• Support technical discussions and coordinate issue resolution with customers and project teams.
• Ensure implementation and compliance with the site‑specific Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Plan.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure all site personnel are trained and compliant with Hitachi Energy HSE policies.
• Manage site budgets, monitor expenditures, prepare cost forecasts and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, including work execution, claims management and contractual compliance.
• Capture and implement lessons learned from previous projects and share learnings across the organization.
• Maintain, update and control all project documentation, ensuring latest revisions are available.
• Monitor project schedules, identify risks and critical path activities, and develop mitigation plans.

Required profile

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Site Manager in EPC projects, high‑voltage substations, power transmission or related electrical infrastructure.
• Proven ability to lead site teams and deliver projects safely, efficiently and on schedule.
• Strong knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) practices and regulations.
• Understanding of contract management and commercial aspects of project execution.
• Good knowledge of high‑voltage substation construction, commissioning, operations and maintenance.
• Experience in schedule management, critical path analysis, risk identification and mitigation planning.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and teamwork skills.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with project planning, reporting, cost control and documentation management tools.