Real Estate Facilities, Project, CAPEX Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave and flexible work

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Raleigh, NC seeks a Real Estate Facilities, Project, CAPEX Manager to lead day-to-day facility operations, oversee Integrated Facility Management, and act as the primary site contact for operations and vendors.

You will support capital improvement projects, coordinate with architects and contractors, monitor budgets, schedules, and safety compliance while driving efficiency and a sustainable workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7 years of facility management, building operations, or related disciplines.
• Experience managing facility service providers, contractors, and operating budgets.
• Knowledge of building systems and workplace operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Raleigh site facility operations and IFM activities.
• Serve as the primary site contact for facility-related operations and stakeholder support.
• Manage third-party providers, SLAs, and performance standards.
• Support capital projects, scope, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Monitor progress, budget, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Communicate status and milestones to site leadership.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and sustainable workplace practices.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Problem solving

Project coordination

Education

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

CFM/FMP/PMP certification preferred

Tools

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

• 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

Publication date : 2026-08-01