Offshore HVDC Construction & Commissioning Lead

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Benefit car (lease)/Cash Alternative

Enhanced leave programs; 40 days PTO

Flexible working/hybrid

Bonus plan

Job summary

Hitachi Energy The Netherlands B.V. in Rotterdam is seeking a Project Construction & Commissioning Manager (PCCM) to lead site preparation, mobilization and execution of offshore HVDC projects.

You will coordinate with the Site Manager, project leadership, and specialist teams to ensure safe and efficient construction progress and compliance with HVDC processes and local regulations. You will manage handovers, constructability, planning, and reporting, while guiding subcontractors and resources.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience in construction, commissioning, or site management in industrial or energy projects.
• Knowledge of HVDC, power plants, EPC projects, or similar large-scale environments.
• Strong communication and leadership skills and enjoy coordinating teams.
• Understand HSE requirements and work with a safety-first approach.
• Willing to work offshore and adapt to varying site conditions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate handover from Tendering to Construction, including scope, schedule, risks, and constructability.
• Prepare initial plans for storage, maintenance, spare parts, and site infrastructure.
• Support site start-up and mobilization and ensure a complete site execution plan.
• Ensure compliance with laws, permits, labor rules, and all HSE and training requirements.
• Monitor construction progress, costs, risks, and manpower; prepare mitigation actions.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site resources, and cost reporting for efficient execution.
• Represent site in interactions with home office and ensure accurate reporting.
• Drive constructability improvements and lead lessons-learned for future projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Offshore readiness

Safety-first mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Job description

Hitachi Energy The Netherlands B.V. in Rotterdam is seeking a Project Construction & Commissioning Manager (PCCM) to lead site preparation, mobilization and execution of offshore HVDC projects.

You will coordinate with the Site Manager, project leadership, and specialist teams to ensure safe and efficient construction progress and compliance with HVDC processes and local regulations. You will manage handovers, constructability, planning, and reporting, while guiding subcontractors and resources.