Senior PM Engineer - Construction & Commissioning

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

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.