Senior Construction Manager

Hitachi; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical

Dental and Vision Insurance

Short- & Long-TermDisability

Life & Accident Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

a RetirementSavings Plan

Paid Vacation

Work/Life Programs such as Flextime

a variety of Training and Development 

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to oversee the Train Control Upgrade Project (TCUP) in San Francisco. You will manage construction design, field execution, and coordination with engineers, contractors, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in construction management, with rail or transportation project experience, PMP/CCM certification a plus, and a strong grasp of safety and QA standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction management, with proven delivery of large-scale infra projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction methodologies and best practices.
• Experience with signalling, telecom and power supply systems is highly desirable.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills for diverse teams.
• Proficiency with project management software and tools.
• Professional certifications such as PMP or CCM are a plus.
• Knowledge to ensure high-quality installation documentation meeting customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly customer meetings and coordinate with Hitachi TCUP strategy.
• Lead construction design and field activities to meet timelines and budgets.
• Oversee planning, coordination, and execution of all project phases.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation measures.
• Manage resources (labor, materials, equipment) to optimize productivity.
• Ensure compliance with safety codes and quality standards.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and stakeholders on plans.
• Oversee subcontractor quality and handover to commissioning team.

Skills

Construction management

Rail/transportation experience

Leadership

Communication

PMP/CCM certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

Job ID

R0141233

Date Posted

2026-09-16

Company Name

HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC.

Profession (Job Category)

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule

Full time

Remote

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description

Hitachi Rail is seeking an enthusiastic experienced and self-motivated Senior Construction Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment, to oversee a prestigious metro and light rail TCUP (TRAIN CONTROL UPGRADE PROJECT). The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in San Francisco, California.

Accountabilities

• Attend the weekly customer meetings
• Help customer understand the Hitachi TCUP strategy for construction design including:
• Explaining best industry practices as it relates to electrical surveys, cable pulling, conduit fill issues
• Lengths/types of access required to perform the pilot survey
• Providing Context on the contract clauses that were identified as impractical for Hitachi Rail as generally falls under Installer scope.
• Lead the construction team in planning, coordinating, and executing all phases of the project, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with the engineering team, contractors, and other stakeholders to develop and implement project plans and strategies.
• Monitor construction progress, identify potential risks or delays, and implement proactive measures to mitigate them.
• Manage project resources, including labor, materials, and equipment, effectively to optimize productivity and minimize costs.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, codes, and safety standards throughout the construction process.
• Oversee the deployment phase of the project, ensuring efficient and timely implementation.
• Reviews the overall planning of project activities to identify critical milestones and priorities.
• Communicate regularly with project stakeholders to provide updates on progress, address concerns, and solicit feedback.
• Ensure the project is performed to the standard safety and quality assurance requirements.
• Follow the work progress of all Construction activities to accurately oversee the Subcontractor quality standards, in collaboration with the quality manager.
• Coordinate with the Commissioning Manager for handover of the installed system and subsequent test, commissioning and start-up activities.

Required Skills/ Knowledge

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably in the rail or transportation sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction methodologies, techniques, and best practices.
• Experience managing projects involving signalling, telecom and power supply systems is highly desirable.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Professional certifications such as PMP or CCM area plus
• Relevant knowledge to ensure that the company is producing high-quality installation and documents that meet customer expectations.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Languages

• Written and spoken English proficiency.

In accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.

The salary range for this position is $ $148,212 -$222,318 per year. Final pay is determined by the candidate’s experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short- & Long-TermDisability
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• a RetirementSavings Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Work/Life Programs such as Flextime
• a variety of Training and Development opportunities

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At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone.

We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view.

It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.