Corporate Real Estate CAPEX Project Manager

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Corporate Real Estate CAPEX Project Manager to plan, direct, and manage capital projects that support safe, reliable, and efficient operations in the power sector. You will oversee lifecycle activities from initiation to closeout, focusing on scope, schedule, budget, and compliance.

Work involves collaboration with internal units, architects, engineers, and external partners, driving cost control, risk mitigation, and performance reporting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in capital construction or corporate real estate projects.
• US work authorization required.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field.
• Experience budgeting, invoicing, and financial reporting.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 30%

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage CAPEX projects from initiation through closeout.
• Define goals, technical requirements, and construction strategies.
• Set up projects in internal systems and track costs, forecasts, variances.
• Oversee contracts and ensure quality and safety standards.
• Monitor progress and contractor performance for on‑time delivery.
• Prepare status reports and coordinate governance reviews.

Skills

Capital project mgmt

Budgeting

Power BI

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

MS Project

Power BI

Job description

Corporate Real Estate CAPEX Project ManagerThe Opportunity

In this role, you plan, direct, and manage corporate real estate capital projects that support Hitachi Energy enabling safe, reliable, and efficient operations within the power industry. You oversee small to large‑scale, complex capital improvement and build projects, ensuring they are delivered within defined scope, schedule, and budget while meeting quality, health, safety, and environmental requirements.

You work closely with internal business units, architects, engineers, contractors, and external partners to align project objectives, manage financial performance, and coordinate execution activities within active operational environments. From CAPEX project setup and cost tracking to construction oversight, risk mitigation, and project closeout, you are accountable for the full project lifecycle. Your work supports operational continuity, facility reliability, and long‑term infrastructure sustainability by applying consistent governance, proven project practices, and continuous improvement through shared lessons learned.

This role offers the opportunity to deepen your impact across corporate real estate functions while supporting facilities that enable the performance, safety, and growth of critical energy operations.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Plan and manage corporate real estate CAPEX projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborate with business units and external partners to define project goals, technical requirements, and construction strategies.
• Set up projects in internal systems and track costs, commitments, forecasts, and variances throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee contract preparation and execution, ensuring contractual obligations and quality standards are met.
• Monitor construction progress, site activities, and contractor performance to support on‑time and on‑budget delivery.
• Conduct quality reviews and site inspections, preparing internal and external reports on project status and performance.
• Identify project risks, manage mitigation actions, and coordinate logistics to minimize impact on ongoing operations.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental, and building code compliance while supporting energy‑efficient and sustainable practices.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, facility management, engineering, or a related field with 10+ years of experience.
• Experience managing capital construction projects, including budgeting, cost control, invoicing, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials, building systems, maintenance procedures, and safety regulations.
• Experience using project management software, web‑based corporate real estate tools, and Power BI or Excel reporting.
• Established knowledge of accounts payable processes and tools in a shared service environment.
• Ability to travel up to 30% pending location; Project Management Professional (PMP) certification desired.
• Position required onsite Mt. Pleasant, PA facility

More About Us

Working at Hitachi Energy in this role provides hands‑on exposure to complex capital projects and close collaboration with experienced professionals supporting energy and industrial facilities.

• Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy
• A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry
• Access to learning platforms and career development programs
• Attractive health and retirement benefits
• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements

Location Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement On-Site

Experience Experienced

Job function Project | Program Management

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-09-08

Reference number R0144257

About Hitachi Energy

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.

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