Senior Grid Integration Project Manager (EPC Substations)

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package to Raleigh

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Hybrid Work Environment

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Grid Integration Senior Project Manager to lead multi‑million‑dollar EPC substation and grid integration programs.

You will own scope, schedule, budget, and risk from kickoff to commissioning, coordinating with engineering, procurement, construction, and utility customers across North America to enable grid modernization and renewable integration.

Relocation support is provided for qualified candidates as part of Hitachi Energy’s comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of project management experience in complex industrial, utility, infrastructure, or EPC environments.
• Experience leading high-voltage substation projects, transmission projects, or utility-scale EPC programs.
• Strong understanding of project financials, forecasting, contract management, and risk mitigation.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex EPC substation and grid integration projects.
• Manage scope, budget, schedule, risk, and customer expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive coordination across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and supply chain teams.
• Maintain project financial performance, including forecasting, cash flow, revenue recognition, and profitability.
• Utilize Earned Value Management and key performance metrics to drive execution excellence.
• Manage customer relationships and serve as the primary escalation point for project delivery.
• Support contract negotiation, change order management, claims mitigation, and commercial strategy.
• Provide executive-level reporting and communication to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulations, procedures, and quality standards.

Skills

High-voltage substation projects

Project management

Contract management

Risk management

Leadership

Earned Value Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Business

PMP certification preferred

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Grid Integration Senior Project Manager to lead multi‑million‑dollar EPC substation and grid integration programs.

You will own scope, schedule, budget, and risk from kickoff to commissioning, coordinating with engineering, procurement, construction, and utility customers across North America to enable grid modernization and renewable integration.

Relocation support is provided for qualified candidates as part of Hitachi Energy’s comprehensive package.