Site Manager (IT) - HVDC Converter Stations (m/f/d)

H-E Parts; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Site Manager for HVDC converter stations in Italy. The role involves overseeing construction activities, managing site personnel, and ensuring project completion on time and within budget. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background and experience in large-scale industrial projects, along with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Benefits

Health insurance

Pension fund

Welfare benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Site Manager in energy sector projects.
• Fluent in English and Italian, written and oral.
• Certified knowledge in HSE standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction and commissioning services for HVDC projects.
• Act as main interface to the customer on contractual matters.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering

Job description

Location:

Remote - Milano, Italy

Job ID:

R0091621

Date Posted:

2025-05-16

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job Description:

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all construction and commissioning services and activities within the scope of Hitachi Energy in HVDC converter stations in Italy and abroad.

As the Site Manager, you will bring your expertise to manage all phases of the project, ensuring that it is completed on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leading activities on construction sites for industrial type projects.

The position is a site based position requiring the presence of the person on the construction site based in Italy throughout the duration of the different assignments.

How you’ll make an impact :

• You act as the main interface to the Customer on all contractual matters and maintain a good relationship with local authorities and organizations.

• You manage manpower requirements on site and drive the site activities to achieve the contractual milestones and targets.

• You manage change management on site, including variation orders to subcontractors.

• You warrant that all tests are performed and accepted by the customer according to contractual conditions.

• You foster a culture of proper understanding and adherence by all site personnel to the Health, Environment and Safety requirements of the business, Customer, and local authorities.

• You ensure that all activities are done with the expected quality and that all quality records are created and properly archived.

• You ensure that all permits, licenses, and requirements are in place for a compliant execution of the site activities.

• You ensure a structured, up-to-date, and reliable documentation handling on site and towards the Headquarters. You guarantee that all activities are performed within the defined contractual schedules and milestones, understand the project budget and ensure that costs for the site activities are maintained within budget.

• You are assigned as Site Manager or Site Representative in medium to large EPC converter station projects, complex Consortium projects, Equipment Only projects or as Deputy Site Manager in large EPC converter station projects.

Your Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering Experience (minimum 5 years) working as a Site Manager on construction sites, in the energy sector or similar industrial projects, particularly in medium and large size projects.

• Fluent in English language, written and oral.

• Fluent in Italian language, written and oral.

• Relevant and Certified knowledge and experience in the field of HSE (Health, Safety and Environment), particularly courses required for the figure of the "Capo Cantiere" in Italy.

• Very structured and organized, good people management skills, collaboration and team working spirit, resilient, excellent customer interface and communication skills.

• Willingness to travel throughout Italy, Europe and worldwide

More about us

We offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact. Wide range of benefits: health insurance, pension fund, welfare.

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