Senior Corporate Real Estate CAPEX Project Lead

Hitachi, Ltd.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; 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 and reliable operations in the energy sector. You will oversee the full lifecycle from initiation to closeout, coordinating with internal units, architects, engineers, and contractors.

You will manage budgets, track costs, and ensure adherence to schedules while maintaining quality and safety standards. Occasional travel to the Mt.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, facility management, engineering, or related field and 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 and reporting tools (Power BI or Excel).
• PMP certification is desirable.
• Some travel is required.
• Onsite at Mt. Pleasant, PA facility.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage corporate real estate CAPEX projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Collaborate with business units and external partners to define project goals and construction strategies.
• Set up projects in internal systems and track costs, commitments, forecasts, and variances throughout the lifecycle.
• Oversee contract preparation and execution, ensuring obligations and quality standards.
• Monitor construction progress and contractor performance to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Conduct quality reviews and site inspections; prepare internal/external reports on status and performance.
• Identify risks and mitigation actions; coordinate logistics to minimize operational impact.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental, and building code compliance while supporting energy-efficient practices.

Skills

Project management

Budgets and cost control

Financial reporting

Risk management

Construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Facility Management

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PMP certification

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Project management software

Web-based CRE tools

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Corporate Real Estate CAPEX Project Manager to plan, direct, and manage capital projects that support safe and reliable operations in the energy sector. You will oversee the full lifecycle from initiation to closeout, coordinating with internal units, architects, engineers, and contractors.

You will manage budgets, track costs, and ensure adherence to schedules while maintaining quality and safety standards. Occasional travel to the Mt.