Site Manager

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Bengaluru seeks a Site Manager to lead construction, erection, start-up and commissioning activities for HV projects. You will coordinate site execution with the Project Manager, ensure delivery against contracts, budgets and schedules, and act as the primary on-site liaison to customers and authorities. A strong focus on safety and documentation is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering as a minimum qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as Site Manager/Construction Manager in EPC projects or HV installations.
• Experience with substations, transformers, GIS/AIS installations or related power projects.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the construction site and lead all site activities through construction, erection, start-up and commissioning.
• Plan and coordinate site execution activities with the Project Manager.
• Ensure deliverables meet contractual, quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Serve as the primary on-site contact for customers, contractors, authorities and stakeholders.
• Drive safe execution and ensure compliance with Hitachi Energy HSE standards.
• Maintain site-specific HSE plans and promote a safety culture across teams and subcontractors.
• Monitor performance, identify risks, and implement mitigating actions.
• Manage site budgets, costs, forecasts and communicate deviations and actions.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, claims, payments, and contractual compliance.
• Support technical discussions with customers and stakeholders as required.
• Maintain updated project documentation with latest revisions for site execution.
• Capture lessons learned to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Construction mgmt

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Contract mgmt

Schedule mgmt

Primavera P6

MS Excel

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

• Take ownership of the construction site and lead all site activities throughout construction, erection, start-up, and commissioning phases.
• Plan and coordinate site execution activities in collaboration with the Project Manager.
• Ensure project deliverables are executed according to contractual requirements, quality standards, project schedule, and budget.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, contractors, local authorities, and project stakeholders on site.
• Drive safe execution of all site activities and ensure compliance with Hitachi Energy Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards.
• Implement and maintain site-specific HSE plans and promote a strong safety culture across all teams and subcontractors.
• Monitor site performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation measures to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage site budgets, monitor costs, prepare forecasts, and communicate project deviations and corrective actions.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, claims management, payment certifications, and contractual compliance.
• Support technical discussions with customers and project stakeholders when required.
• Ensure all project documentation is maintained, updated, and available with the latest revisions for site execution.
• Capture and share lessons learned to support continuous improvement across the organization.
• Coordinate commissioning activities and ensure timely project handover to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the construction site and lead all site activities throughout construction, erection, start-up, and commissioning phases.
• Plan and coordinate site execution activities in collaboration with the Project Manager.
• Ensure project deliverables are executed according to contractual requirements, quality standards, project schedule, and budget.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, contractors, local authorities, and project stakeholders on site.
• Drive safe execution of all site activities and ensure compliance with Hitachi Energy Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards.
• Implement and maintain site-specific HSE plans and promote a strong safety culture across all teams and subcontractors.
• Monitor site performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation measures to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage site budgets, monitor costs, prepare forecasts, and communicate project deviations and corrective actions.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, claims management, payment certifications, and contractual compliance.
• Support technical discussions with customers and project stakeholders when required.
• Ensure all project documentation is maintained, updated, and available with the latest revisions for site execution.
• Capture and share lessons learned to support continuous improvement across the organization.
• Coordinate commissioning activities and ensure timely project handover to customers.

Your Background

Required Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Site Manager, Construction Manager, or similar role in EPC projects or high-voltage installations.
• Experience working on substations, transformers, switchyards, GIS/AIS installations, or related power system projects.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of construction, erection, and commissioning activities.
• Understanding of contract management and commercial aspects of project execution.
• Experience in schedule management, critical path analysis, risk identification, and mitigation planning.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of quality management processes and industry standards.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing abilities.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with diverse teams.
• Self-driven, organized, and focused on achieving project goals.

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. We welcome you to apply today.