Construction Manager

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Dublin is seeking a Construction Manager to coordinate and oversee construction activities at project sites, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and compliance with project requirements. The role is based in Dublin with hybrid working arrangements (3 days in the office).

You will lead site teams, manage resources, review drawings, and ensure adherence to health, safety and environmental standards as well as company policies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager or in a similar role within complex industrial, infrastructure or EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, site coordination and resource planning.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating site-based personnel or subcontractors.
• Ability to work in a structured way, managing priorities and resolving site-related issues.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise daily construction activities at site, ensuring compliance with project quality plan and schedule.
• Plan and organize construction activities to optimize resources and meet milestones.
• Review drawings and specifications to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Monitor materials, equipment and manpower availability to align with construction program.
• Ensure construction works comply with health, safety and environmental requirements and Hitachi Energy policies.
• Provide leadership to site teams, setting clear goals to achieve operational results.
• Ensure policies and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Construction management

Site coordination

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Project planning

Health and safety

Job description

Job Description:

The opportunity

Location: Dublin (Hybrid) expectations 3 days office

Please note we are unable to provide visa support for this position

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Manager to join our Grid Integration business in Ireland, based in Dublin.

In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing construction activities at project sites, ensuring that all work is executed safely, on time and in line with project requirements, quality standards and Hitachi Energy policies.

How you’ll make an impact

• Coordinate and supervise daily construction activities at site, ensuring compliance with the project quality plan, technical specifications and construction schedule.
• Plan and organize construction activities to optimize the use of resources and meet project milestones.
• Review drawings and specifications to identify and resolve discrepancies or conflicts in a timely manner.
• Monitor the availability and utilization of materials, equipment and manpower on site to ensure alignment with the construction program.
• Ensure that construction works are executed in accordance with health, safety and environmental requirements, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership and direction to site teams, setting clear goals and objectives to achieve operational results.
• Ensure that policies, practices and procedures are understood and consistently followed by direct reports, contractors and other stakeholders.

Your background

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager or in a similar role within complex industrial, infrastructure or EPC projects.
• Solid understanding of construction processes, site coordination and resource planning.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating site-based personnel or subcontractors.
• Ability to work in a structured way, managing priorities and resolving site-related issues effectively.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

More about us

We offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.