Senior Project Manager Construction

Location: Bac Ninh, Bắc Ninh, Vietnam Job ID: R0147507 Date Posted: 2026-10-14 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The Opportunity Hitachi Energy offers power and automation products, systems, and service solutions across the generation, transmission, and distribution value chain, enabling a stronger, smarter, and greener power grid. To support business growth and strengthen our Real Estate function, we are seeking a Real Estate - Senior Project Manager to lead and execute complex real estate and construction projects across Vietnam. This role will be based in Hanoi – Bac Ninh new site and will play a key role in driving strategic real estate initiatives, including greenfield developments, facility expansions, leased property management, and industrial construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering projects within cost, quality, and timeline objectives while collaborating closely with business stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and cross-functional teams. How You'll Make an Impact Partner with business units to understand real estate requirements, define project scopes, conduct risk assessments, and develop implementation plans aligned with stakeholder expectations. Lead site selection activities for greenfield projects, including the evaluation of owned and leased property options in collaboration with business teams and external consultants. Manage the end-to-end design process, translating business requirements into architectural and engineering solutions for industrial, manufacturing, and office facilities. Evaluate, appoint, and manage architects, engineering consultants, and specialized service providers to ensure high-quality project outcomes. Drive vendor evaluation, tendering, bid management, and techno-commercial assessment processes while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Prepare and manage project budgets, cost estimates, cash flow projections, and capital expenditure plans for annual budgeting and project approvals. Monitor project progress, report regularly to stakeholders, resolve issues proactively, and ensure alignment with business objectives. Lead multidisciplinary project teams and oversee multiple concurrent projects while maintaining project schedules, budgets, quality standards, and safety requirements. Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while ensuring compliance with applicable health, safety, and environmental standards. Support the continuous improvement of real estate project management processes and standards across the organization. Develop and mentor team members through coaching, performance feedback, and effective delegation to build a high-performing organization. Live Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity by taking responsibility for actions while caring for colleagues, customers, and the business. Your background: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Project Management, or a related discipline. 15+ years of progressive project management experience with a proven track record delivering large-scale capital projects, greenfield developments, facility expansions, and corporate real estate construction. PMP certification is required; additional qualifications in construction management, contract administration, or sustainability are highly preferred. Demonstrated success leading complex, multidisciplinary projects through the full lifecycle, from feasibility and design through construction, commissioning, and handover. Strong leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to influence senior leaders, cross-functional teams, consultants, contractors, and vendors. Advanced expertise in construction methodologies, cost control, scheduling, risk and contract management, supported by proficiency in Microsoft 365, project management tools (MS Project, Primavera P6), and construction technologies such as AutoCAD and BIM. More about us: At Hitachi Energy Vietnam, we offer a suite of employee benefits to complement our pay offering, supporting employees’ financial, physical and mental wellbeing: 16 days annual leave, flexible working policy. Benefit according to local standards: Heath-care insurance benefits to employees and their dependents, annual vaccination, summer outing. Growth possibility: Learning and development platform, career movement opportunity within organization. Possibility to gain experience in international environment. Possibility to work for industry leader for green energy solutions. Accessibility and reasonable accommodation 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. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. 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