Project Management Engineering, Construction and Commissioning Senior Professional

HITACHI ENERGY CHILE S.A.; Chile; On-site; CLP 45,000,000 - 75,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Chile in Santiago is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead complex engineering, construction, and commissioning projects from conception to handover. You will drive planning, budgeting, and scheduling while coordinating engineers, contractors, and vendors to ensure safe, on-time, and within-budget results.

The role requires 6+ years in project management within engineering contexts, fluency in English, and willingness to travel as project needs demand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of project management experience in engineering, construction, and commissioning.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale projects on schedule and within budget.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and practices.
• Knowledge of engineering, construction, and commissioning processes.
• Experience using MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Willingness to travel as required by project needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of project delivery, from planning through commissioning and handover.
• Develop and execute project plans covering scope, schedule, budget, and resources.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and safety requirements.
• Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Manage project financial performance, including budget control and forecasting.
• Maintain effective communication with customers and project stakeholders.
• Review and approve technical documentation, engineering designs, and construction deliverables.
• Lead commissioning activities and ensure successful system integration and handover.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across project management processes.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Location: Santiago, Region Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile

Job ID: R0151351

Date Posted: 2026-11-11

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY CHILE S.A.

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

The Opportunity Join our team and take the lead in delivering complex engineering, construction, and commissioning projects from concept to completion. In this role, you will be responsible for driving project execution, ensuring technical excellence, and delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget. You will work alongside multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, contractors, vendors, and key stakeholders, to bring large-scale projects to successful completion. This role offers the opportunity to influence project strategy, lead critical decision-making, and make a tangible impact on project outcomes. To succeed, you will combine strong project management expertise with leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment where collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement are essential. As part of the team, you will have opportunities to develop your leadership capabilities while working on challenging and high-impact projects.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead all phases of project delivery, from planning through commissioning and handover.
• Develop and execute project plans covering scope, schedule, budget, and resources.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and safety requirements.
• Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Manage project financial performance, including budget control and forecasting.
• Maintain effective communication with customers and project stakeholders.
• Review and approve technical documentation, engineering designs, and construction deliverables.
• Lead commissioning activities and ensure successful system integration and handover.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across project management processes.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of project management experience within engineering, construction, and commissioning environments.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale, complex projects on schedule and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and practices.
• Knowledge of engineering, construction, and commissioning processes.
• Experience using project management tools such as MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Willingness to travel as required by project needs.

More About Us

• Advanced English is required.
• Driven License Class B.

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Company Culture

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.