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HVDC Project Management Engineer

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

HVDC Project Management Engineer

Tokyo, Japan

Your responsibilities:

  • You will lead the complete service project engineering team to supply all deliveries in accordance with contractual agreements, quality standards, HSE requirements, financial targets and schedule commitments.
  • You will manage the communication with the customer, sub-suppliers, sub-contractors and partners on technical matters, plan, execute and control the interface with the procurement and construction processes.
  • You will ensure the project/tender is properly staffed with the right level of competence and escalate all concerns in due time, communicate and manage effectively all relevant internal and external stakeholders.
  • You will ensure risks, including design risks related to local rules and regulations, are properly identified and that mitigation actions are in place and followed.
  • You will identify scope creep and secure that additional customer requests are managed as variation orders, where cost and time impact is properly analyzed.
  • You will contribute to the continuous improvement of policies and instructions by adopting external/internal best practices and findings from lessons learned.
  • Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

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Your background

  • You hold a university degree in Engineering, or a degree deemed to be equivalent.
  • At least 5 to 8 years professional experience in a project management position, or equivalent.
  • Manager and site experience is highly desirable.
  • Strong sense of commercial awareness and negotiating skills as well as familiarity with reading contracts.
  • Ability to motivate people and create team spirit, good coaching skills and able to create document used with MS Word, Excel, Power point.
  • Fluency in English - both written and spoken.

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Client-provided location(s): Akihabara Electric Town, Tokyo, Japan
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-95738
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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