Site Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the construction site and lead all site activities throughout construction, erection, start-up, and commissioning phases.
• Plan and coordinate site execution activities in collaboration with the Project Manager.
• Ensure project deliverables are executed according to contractual requirements, quality standards, project schedule, and budget.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, contractors, local authorities, and project stakeholders on site.
• Drive safe execution of all site activities and ensure compliance with Hitachi Energy Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards.
• Implement and maintain site-specific HSE plans and promote a strong safety culture across all teams and subcontractors.
• Monitor site performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation measures to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage site budgets, monitor costs, prepare forecasts, and communicate project deviations and corrective actions.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, claims management, payment certifications, and contractual compliance.
• Support technical discussions with customers and project stakeholders when required.
• Ensure all project documentation is maintained, updated, and available with the latest revisions for site execution.
• Capture and share lessons learned to support continuous improvement across the organization.
• Coordinate commissioning activities and ensure timely project handover to customers.

Your Background
Required Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Site Manager, Construction Manager, or similar role in EPC projects or high-voltage installations.
• Experience working on substations, transformers, switchyards, GIS/AIS installations, or related power system projects.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of construction, erection, and commissioning activities.
• Understanding of contract management and commercial aspects of project execution.
• Experience in schedule management, critical path analysis, risk identification, and mitigation planning.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of quality management processes and industry standards.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing abilities.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with diverse teams.
• Self-driven, organized, and focused on achieving project goals.

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