Site Manager

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job ID: R0149275 Date Posted: 2026-10-26 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: 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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