Construction Manager

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Ireland is seeking a Construction Manager to coordinate and oversee construction activities at project sites in Dublin. You will ensure safety, quality and timely delivery in line with project requirements and Hitachi Energy policies.

The role requires leadership of site teams, effective planning, schedule management, and strong communication with stakeholders. Fluent English essential; experience in industrial, infrastructure, or EPC projects is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager or in a similar role within 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise daily construction activities at site, ensuring compliance with the project quality plan and schedule.
• Plan and organize construction activities to optimize resources and meet milestones.
• Review drawings and specifications to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Monitor materials, equipment and manpower to align with the construction program.
• Ensure works follow health, safety and environmental requirements and company policies.
• Provide leadership to site teams and set clear goals to achieve results.

Skills

Construction management

Site coordination

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Job description

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.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.