Project Management Engineering Professional (Project Lead Engineering)

Hitachi Energy; Manama; On-site; BHD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Management Engineering Construction & Commissioning Professional to oversee complex engineering projects from inception to delivery. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage schedules and budgets, and drive risk management to ensure on-time, on-budget completion with top-quality results.

The role requires 14–16 years of PM experience in engineering, construction, and commissioning, with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical) or related field; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 14–16 years of progressive PM experience in engineering, construction and commissioning.
• Proven track record delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of large-scale engineering projects from planning to closure.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets and resources.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction and operations teams.
• Identify and mitigate project risks; develop contingency plans and risk management strategies.
• Oversee contractors, suppliers and vendors to ensure contract compliance.
• Provide stakeholder updates and manage relationships with clients and regulators.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regs and environmental policies.
• Conduct regular reviews, assess performance and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and documentation for stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes and methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical) or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Project Management Engineering Construction amp Commissioning Professional at Hitachi Ltd will be responsible for overseeing and managing complex engineering construction and commissioning projects from inception to completion ensuring projects are delivered on time within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of large-scale engineering projects including planning execution monitoring and closure
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans schedules budgets and resource allocation strategies
• Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering procurement construction and operations to ensure seamless project execution
• Identify and mitigate project risks develop contingency plans and implement effective risk management strategies
• Oversee and manage contractors suppliers and other third-party vendors ensuring adherence to project specifications and contractual obligations
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including clients regulatory bodies and internal teams providing regular project updates and addressing concerns
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards safety regulations and environmental policies
• Conduct regular project reviews assess performance against key metrics and implement corrective actions as needed
• Prepare comprehensive project reports presentations and documentation for internal and external stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in project management processes and methodologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering ( Electrical) or a related technical field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 14-16 years of progressive experience in project management within engineering, construction, and commissioning environments, preferably in large-scale industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate diverse teams.
• Solid knowledge of relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to travel as required for project needs.

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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