Senior Construction Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a Senior Construction Manager in San Francisco, California to oversee a metro and light rail TCUP project. You will manage the construction team, coordinate with engineers and contractors, and ensure safety, quality, and schedules are met.

The role requires a senior leader capable of handling diverse tasks from administration to strategy within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of construction management experience.
• Experience delivering large-scale infrastructure/rail projects.
• Experience with signaling, telecom and power supply systems desired.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly customer meetings.
• Lead the construction team across all project phases.
• Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, contractors and stakeholders.
• Monitor risks and implement mitigation actions.
• Oversee safety and regulatory compliance throughout construction.
• Coordinate handover, commissioning and start-up activities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

PM software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

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 are a 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

• Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation.
• We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

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