Site Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational electrical systems company is seeking a Site Manager for its projects across North America. The role involves overseeing civil and construction work at project sites while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include guiding subcontract crews, planning activities, and maintaining effective relationships with clients. Ideal candidates have 8-10 years of relevant experience in substation construction and strong communication skills. Extensive travel within North America is required.

Benefits

Extensive travel opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Career development support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant substation construction or installation experience.
• Ability to read and understand complex construction drawings and technical documents.
• Effective communication skills and ability to manage subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Guide subcontract crews on construction and installation of equipment.
• Coordinate on-site project activities, resources, and schedule.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Substation construction experience

Effective communication

Subcontractor management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant combination of experience (8-10 years)

Tools

Electrical and construction drawings

Job description

.Site Manager page is loaded## Site Managerlocations: Raleigh, North Carolina, United Statestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R0117040**Location:**Raleigh, North Carolina, United States**Job ID:**R0117040**Date Posted:**2026-02-13**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY USA INC**Profession (Job Category):**Engineering & Science**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**Yes**Job Description:**Hitachi Energy Grid Integration is seeking a Site Manager for our FACTS and Substation projects in North America. This position is responsible for supporting the managing civil & construction at customer project site locations. This role will coordinate the work of internal and external resources to ensure cost-effective execution of project deliverables in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements. The work will primarily be North America site locations with extensive travel required. Candidate must be willing and able to travel internationally. **Responsibilities:*** Must possess an understanding of substation construction and be responsible for guiding subcontract crews on construction and installation of such equipment. Including but not limited to: civil site works, excavations, concrete & foundations, steel assembly, building construction. Also important is knowledge in the HV electrical apparatus, breakers, transformers, cooling systems, instrument transformers, capacitor banks, reactors, busbar systems, grounding systems, disconnect and grounding switches, battery systems, alarm systems, and HVAC.* Plan on-site project activities with support of the project and service teams, including coordinating necessary local resources, equipment, and milestones. Coordinate between customer and external resources on civil/installation/construction targets, health and safety requirements, site organization, and policy.* Coordinating all on-site activities related to the assigned discipline to ensure the successful execution of start-up, installation/construction, erection, testing and commissioning activities in alignment with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements.* Serve as a project representative by building and maintaining effective relationships with customers as well as other local organizations.* Ensure detailed and up-to-date construction Health & Safety (H&S) plan is in place in respect of each work package, compliant with the HPG H&S plan. Ensures all on-site resources are properly trained on company health, safety and environment policy and proactively promotes health and safety considerations to project partners throughout the project. Empowered to suspend any activities on site (by HPG personnel or by subcontractors) in case of HSE violation and, if a situation arises, takes the necessary steps to ensure that HPG employees and other persons who may be present are not put at risk.* Ensures correct handling, storage and installation of HPG-delivered equipment, coordinate with project team as well as shipment logistics to secure timely site delivery of equipment and material.* Manage sub-contractors on site to ensure necessary quality and progress achieved to meet delivery date and agreed standards.* Recommend alterations to development and design to improve quality of processes and/or procedures.* Participate as a member of project teams to assist in the development of the project schedule for construction and outages and provide technical guidance for installation activities.* Coordinate with the project team and other stakeholders on schedule, performance of the contractor, and Safety.* Assist the Grid Integration Service Team in meeting department goals.**Qualifications:*** Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant combination of substation construction, installation, industrial, or combination of experience with construction or power systems.* Ability to read and understand construction and electrical drawings and technical documents.* Ability to communicate effectively and act decisively* Strong in subcontractor management, change order tracking, and relevant documentation* Ability to document work performed and track progress of project, including administration of warranty items.* Broad knowledge of diverse field service operations and ability to independently resolve complex problems.* Foresight to anticipate problems and recognize opportunities for cost-effectively improving operations.* Independently plan and conduct work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, and adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.* Ability to work in high pressure situations with deadlines and multiple priorities.* Interpersonal Skills: Action oriented, Attention to detail, communicate effectively, Decision making, manage projects, Problem solving, technical orientation, Teamwork* Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada* Applicants must have a legal driver’s license* OSHA 30 Construction Industry* Knowledge of electrical power and industrial system applications is preferred* Familiar with substation design, grounding, means and methods of construction* Comprehends welding techniques for aluminum, lifting techniques for major equipment, cable pulling methods, and termination of cables.* Understands utility and substations safety compliance.* Ten years of relevant combination of substation installation, construction, or electrical experience with power systems.* Required Travel: up to 90%***Equal Employment Opportunity*** ***(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities***## Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. 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