Site Manager

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Faridabad District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks an experienced Site Manager for EPC projects in Haryana, India. You will lead construction and O&M site activities, coordinating with the Project Manager and site personnel to meet schedules, budgets, and safety standards.

Responsibilities include stakeholder liaison, on-site issue resolution, HSE plan enforcement, and safe, compliant execution of all project work. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Site Manager in EPC projects, high-voltage substations, power transmission, or related electrical infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to lead site teams and deliver projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Strong knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) practices and regulations.
• Sound understanding of contract management and commercial aspects of project execution.
• Good knowledge of high-voltage substation construction, commissioning, operations, and maintenance activities.
• Experience in schedule management, including critical path analysis, risk identification, and mitigation planning.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, collaboration, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the construction and/or O&M site and lead all site execution activities.
• Plan and coordinate on-site activities in collaboration with the Project Manager, including resource planning and site personnel management.
• Drive site operations in accordance with contractual requirements and ensure delivery within approved schedules, budgets, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customer representatives, local authorities, and other site stakeholders.
• Support technical discussions and coordinate issue resolution with customers and project teams.
• Ensure implementation and compliance with the site-specific Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Plan.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure all site personnel are trained and compliant with Hitachi Energy HSE policies and standards.
• Take appropriate actions to ensure the safety and well-being of employees, contractors, and other personnel on site.
• Manage site budgets, monitor project expenditures, prepare cost forecasts, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions when required.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, including work execution, claims management, payment certifications, and contractual compliance.
• Facilitate the capture and implementation of lessons learned from previous projects and share project learnings across the organization.
• Ensure all project documentation is properly maintained, updated, and controlled, with the latest revisions available for site activities.
• Monitor project schedules, identify risks and critical path activities, and develop mitigation plans to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

• Take full ownership of the construction and/or O&M site and lead all site execution activities.
• Plan and coordinate on-site activities in collaboration with the Project Manager, including resource planning and site personnel management.
• Drive site operations in accordance with contractual requirements and ensure delivery within approved schedules, budgets, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customer representatives, local authorities, and other site stakeholders.
• Support technical discussions and coordinate issue resolution with customers and project teams.
• Ensure implementation and compliance with the site-specific Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Plan.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure all site personnel are trained and compliant with Hitachi Energy HSE policies and standards.
• Take appropriate actions to ensure the safety and well‑being of employees, contractors, and other personnel on site.
• Manage site budgets, monitor project expenditures, prepare cost forecasts, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions when required.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, including work execution, claims management, payment certifications, and contractual compliance.
• Facilitate the capture and implementation of lessons learned from previous projects and share project learnings across the organization.
• Ensure all project documentation is properly maintained, updated, and controlled, with the latest revisions available for site activities.
• Monitor project schedules, identify risks and critical path activities, and develop mitigation plans to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the construction and/or O&M site and lead all site execution activities.
• Plan and coordinate on-site activities in collaboration with the Project Manager, including resource planning and site personnel management.
• Drive site operations in accordance with contractual requirements and ensure delivery within approved schedules, budgets, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customer representatives, local authorities, and other site stakeholders.
• Support technical discussions and coordinate issue resolution with customers and project teams.
• Ensure implementation and compliance with the site-specific Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Plan.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure all site personnel are trained and compliant with Hitachi Energy HSE policies and standards.
• Take appropriate actions to ensure the safety and well‑being of employees, contractors, and other personnel on site.
• Manage site budgets, monitor project expenditures, prepare cost forecasts, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions when required.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, including work execution, claims management, payment certifications, and contractual compliance.
• Facilitate the capture and implementation of lessons learned from previous projects and share project learnings across the organization.
• Ensure all project documentation is properly maintained, updated, and controlled, with the latest revisions available for site activities.
• Monitor project schedules, identify risks and critical path activities, and develop mitigation plans to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Site Manager in EPC projects, high-voltage substations, power transmission, or related electrical infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to lead site teams and deliver projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Strong knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) practices and regulations.
• Sound understanding of contract management and commercial aspects of project execution.
• Good knowledge of high-voltage substation construction, commissioning, operations, and maintenance activities.
• Experience in schedule management, including critical path analysis, risk identification, and mitigation planning.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated professional with the ability to drive alignment among internal teams, customers, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of Primavera P6.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with project planning, reporting, cost control, and documentation management tools.

What We Look For

• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• Customer-focused mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple stakeholders in a dynamic project environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, integrity, and continuous improvement.

At Hitachi Energy, safety comes first, both on and off the job. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can contribute and grow.

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.