Project Management Engineering, Construction & Commissioning (f/m/d)

Hitachi Energy; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

40 days PTO with buy/sell vacation options

Flexible working/hybrid

Bonus plan

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Construction & Commissioning Manager (PCCM) to oversee offshore HVDC projects based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. In this role, you will ensure the safe and efficient execution of construction and commissioning activities while working closely with project leadership and specialized teams.

The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Engineering and have substantial experience in construction and commissioning within energy projects. Beneficial aspects include competitive benefits such as a pension plan, enhanced leave programs, and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, commissioning, or site management in industrial or energy projects.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Understanding of HSE requirements with a safety-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the handover from Tendering to Construction.
• Prepare initial plans for storage and site infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with laws, permits, and HSE requirements.
• Monitor construction progress, costs, risks, and manpower.

Skills

Construction management

HVDC knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Education

University degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

The opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, you will play a central role in delivering offshore HVDC projects that enable a sustainable energy future. As a Project Construction & Commissioning Manager (PCCM), you support the safe and efficient execution of construction and commissioning activities. You work closely with the Site Manager, project leadership, and specialist teams to ensure seamless site preparation, mobilization, and execution.

You act as a key link between the site and the home office. You coordinate handovers, manage constructability activities, and monitor the overall construction progress. You help ensure compliance with local laws, project guidelines, safety standards, and HVDC processes. You also support planning, reporting, and the continuous optimization of site activities.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• You coordinate the handover from Tendering to Construction, including scope, schedule, risks, and constructability.
• You prepare initial plans for storage, maintenance, spare parts, and site infrastructure.
• You support site start-up and mobilization and make sure a complete site execution plan is in place.
• You ensure compliance with laws, permits, labor rules, and all HSE and training requirements.
• You monitor construction progress, costs, risks, and manpower and prepare mitigation actions with the Site Manager.
• You coordinate subcontractors, site resources, and cost reporting to support efficient execution.
• You represent the site team in interactions with the home office and ensure accurate reporting.
• You drive constructability improvements and lead lessons-learned activities for future projects.

Your background

• You have a university degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• You have experience in construction, commissioning, or site management in industrial or energy projects.
• You bring knowledge of HVDC, power plants, EPC projects, or similar large-scale environments.
• You have strong communication and leadership skills and enjoy coordinating teams.
• You understand HSE requirements and work with a safety-first approach.
• You are willing to work offshore and adapt to varying site conditions.

More About Us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules): Pension plan, benefit car (lease)/cash alternative, for The Netherlands: enhanced leave programs; 40 days PTO in the Netherlands with the possibility to buy or sell vacation days, flexible working/hybrid and a bonus plan.