Project Manager - MEP

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. In order to strengthen our Real Estate function we are looking for an experienced MEP manager with experience in construction and project management in Industrial segment. MEP Project Manager oversees the planning, design, installation, and management of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems on construction projects. Take this unique opportunity and grow together with the rapidly evolving organization.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Closely working with BU segments to understand the Real Estate requirements, defining the scope of potential projects, conducting risk assessment, preparing budgets and timelines required to execute these projects in line with requirements of stakeholders.

• Managing the design process for the project, translating the design intent for the proposed factory or office plans into architectural and engineering designs. Evaluation and appointing architects and detailed engineering consultants for carrying out design activities for project. Reviewing design documents, working with MEP consultants and engineers to ensure designs meet project requirements. Ensuring adherence to relevant codes, standards, and regulations for MEP systems and construction practices

• Vendor evaluation specific to the requirements of project, coordinating the tendering roll out and bid management process, preparing techno-commercial evaluations for finalization of the bidder. Onboarding the selected vendor in line with the set company process and guidelines.

• Compile and plan budgets, cost estimates, cashflows and other financial estimates for the annual capex budget planning process and also specific to the projects.

• Reporting regularly on progress to the internal BU segments and other key stakeholders, resolving any issues or delays and customer requirements.

• Directing a multi-disciplinary team, overseeing several projects at the same time, and ensure that each stage of the project happens on time, on budget and to a high standard of completion to the satisfaction of stakeholders. Ensuring that high standard on safety for project execution and taking measures to mitigate the project risks.

• Ensuring a properly executed project closeout, verification of all the contractor’s invoices and claims with respect to completion of the tasks. Ensuring that the ‘as built drawings’ and other project specific documents are complete in all respects and handed over to the internal customers.

• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• 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.

Your background:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering.

• 15+ years of experience in project management/construction management in Industrial projects.

• MEP project managers will have a background rich in practical experience in the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing industries.

• Must have handled medium to large Industrial projects, sized from 1m USD to 25m USD or bigger in value, including greenfield projects, must have working knowledge in managing electrical, HVAC, mechanical utilities, plumbing & building management systems.

• The base location would be Vadodara but the candidate would be expected to travel to different parts of India region (including India, Srilanka, Bangladesh and Nepal) for project activities. The candidate should be open to relocation in future as per business requirements.

• Experience in Real Estate operational management is desired.

• High level of integrity, transparency and ownership.

• Self-responsible and independent working methods as well as a quick in understanding & learning.

• Team player with high level of reliability, accuracy and care.

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required, working knowledge of Microsoft Projects, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel is desired.