Project Site Engineering Professional (Site Manager)

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Singapore seeks a Lead Site Manager to oversee on-site execution from construction to handover, ensuring safety, cost control and timely delivery in line with contract requirements and HSE policies.

You will coordinate site activities, manage subcontractors, maintain clear stakeholder communication, and develop high-performance teams while traveling to project sites as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience managing construction, installation, commissioning, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of site management and cost control.
• HSE risk management practices.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all site activities, resources, equipment, and milestones in collaboration with the Project Manager.
• Lead and monitor on-site construction, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover activities to ensure successful project delivery.
• Serve as the primary site representative, maintaining strong relationships with customers, authorities, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Hitachi Energy's HSE requirements and maintain site-specific safety plans.
• Promote a strong safety culture and exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions are identified.
• Manage site logistics, including material handling, storage, and equipment delivery coordination.
• Supervise subcontractors to ensure quality, productivity, and schedule adherence.
• Monitor site costs, manage budgets, support forecasting activities, and oversee local procurement within delegated authority.
• Ensure proper document control and use of current project documentation and revisions.
• Lead, coach, and develop site teams to ensure effective execution and a high-performance work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

HSE knowledge

Cost control

Subcontractor management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Project Site Engineering Professional (Site Manager)

As a Lead Site Manager, you will be responsible for leading all on-site activities for assigned projects or sub-projects to ensure safe, cost-effective, and timely execution in accordance with contract requirements, quality standards, and Hitachi Energy HSE policies. You will oversee site execution from construction and installation through testing, commissioning, and final handover.

As a Lead Site Manager, you will be responsible for leading all on-site activities for assigned projects or sub-projects to ensure safe, cost-effective, and timely execution in accordance with contract requirements, quality standards, and Hitachi Energy HSE policies. You will oversee site execution from construction and installation through testing, commissioning, and final handover.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Plan and coordinate all site activities, resources, equipment, and milestones in collaboration with the Project Manager.
• Lead and monitor on-site construction, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover activities to ensure successful project delivery.
• Serve as the primary site representative, maintaining strong relationships with customers, authorities, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Hitachi Energy's HSE requirements and maintain site-specific safety plans.
• Promote a strong safety culture and exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions are identified.
• Manage site logistics, including material handling, storage, and equipment delivery coordination.
• Supervise subcontractors to ensure quality, productivity, and schedule adherence.
• Monitor site costs, manage budgets, support forecasting activities, and oversee local procurement within delegated authority.
• Ensure proper document control and use of current project documentation and revisions.
• Lead, coach, and develop site teams to ensure effective execution and a high-performance work environment.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience managing construction, installation, commissioning, or infrastructure projects within power, energy, industrial, or utility environments.
• Strong knowledge of site management, project execution, cost control, and subcontractor management.
• Sound understanding of HSE requirements and risk management practices.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and work at project sites as required.

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if unable or limited in their ability to use or access Hitachi Energy's career site as a result of their disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation.

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