Real Estate Facilities, Project, CAPEX Manager

Hitachi Energy; Isle Forest (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Real Estate Facilities, Project, CAPEX Manager for our Raleigh, North Carolina location. You will lead day-to-day facility operations, oversee Integrated Facility Management (IFM) activities, and manage vendor relationships to ensure safe, efficient facilities.

You will support capital improvement projects, coordinate scopes and budgets, and drive project execution while maintaining compliance and strong financial discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facility Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Real Estate, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in facility management, building operations, maintenance management, corporate real estate, project management, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience managing facility service providers, contractors, and operational budgets.
• Knowledge of building systems, facility maintenance practices, and workplace operations.
• Experience supporting construction, renovation, infrastructure, or capital improvement projects.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting, forecasting, invoice management, and cost control.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with facility management, project management, work order, or corporate real estate systems is preferred.
• Role onsite in Raleigh, NC with 20-30% southeast travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day facility operations for the Raleigh site, ensuring a safe, reliable, and productive work environment.
• Serve as the primary facility management point of contact for site leadership, employees, service providers, and stakeholders.
• Manage and direct third-party service providers and ensure service levels, quality standards, and performance expectations.
• Support IFM standards adoption, processes, and reporting.
• Conduct facility inspections to identify risks, maintenance needs, and improvements.
• Assist annual operating budget development, forecasting, and expense management.
• Promote safe, accessible, and sustainable workplaces while complying with requirements.
• Support planning and execution of capital projects, renovations, and infrastructure improvements.
• Coordinate scopes, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder requirements with architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Monitor project progress, budget performance, and schedule adherence.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring safety and compliance.
• Communicate project status and milestones to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & cost control

Leadership

Facilities operations

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facility Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Real Estate, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Real Estate Facilities, Project, CAPEX Manager for our Raleigh, North Carolina location. This role is responsible for leading day-to-day facility operations and Integrated Facility Management (IFM) activities that support a safe, efficient, sustainable, and productive workplace. The position serves as the primary site contact for facility-related operations, vendor management, maintenance oversight, workplace services, budgeting, and stakeholder support.

In addition to core facility management responsibilities, the Facility Manager will support capital improvement and infrastructure projects, helping coordinate scope, schedule, budget, contractor performance, and project execution.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to both operational excellence and long-term facility improvement initiatives that support Hitachi Energy's business growth and manufacturing operations.

How You'll Make an Impact

Facility Operations & Workplace Management

• Lead day-to-day facility operations for the Raleigh site, ensuring a safe, reliable, and productive work environment.
• Serve as the primary facility management point of contact for site leadership, employees, service providers, and business stakeholders.
• Manage and direct third-party service providers and ensure contractual service levels, quality standards, and performance expectations are achieved.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of Integrated Facility Management (IFM) standards, processes, and reporting.
• Conduct facility inspections and assessments to identify risks, maintenance needs, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support annual operating budget development, forecasting, and expense management activities.
• Promote healthy, safe, accessible, and sustainable workplace environments while ensuring compliance with applicable internal and external requirements.

Capital Project & Facility Improvement Support

• Support planning and execution of facility-related capital projects, including renovations, infrastructure improvements, workspace modifications, and building system upgrades.
• Assist in developing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder requirements.
• Coordinate activities with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and internal teams throughout project delivery.
• Monitor project progress, budget performance, quality standards, and schedule adherence.
• Participate in construction reviews, site inspections, and punch-list activities to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while maintaining compliance with company safety and construction standards.
• Communicate project status, milestones, and key decisions to stakeholders and site leadership.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Facility Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Real Estate, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in facility management, building operations, maintenance management, corporate real estate, project management, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience managing facility service providers, contractors, and operational budgets.
• Knowledge of building systems, facility maintenance practices, and workplace operations.
• Experience supporting construction, renovation, infrastructure, or capital improvement projects.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, invoice management, and cost control.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with facility management, project management, work order, or corporate real estate systems preferred
• Experience in corporate headquarters preferred
• Professional certifications such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facility Management Professional (FMP), or Project Management Professional (PMP) are preferred.
• Role will be onsite in Raleigh, NC
• 20-30% southeast travel

More About Us

In this role, you will collaborate with experienced professionals while running impactful capital projects that shape the future of Hitachi Energy's facilities footprint.

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities