Project Manager - Power Grid & Energy Infrastructure

About the role

HITACHI ENERGY ROMANIA S.R.L. is looking for a Project Manager in Bucharest to lead the delivery of power grid and energy infrastructure projects. You will manage the entire project lifecycle, from planning and engineering coordination to installation, commissioning and customer handover.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the integrated project schedule covering engineering, procurement, manufacturing, FAT, transport and site works, and monitor progress against contractual milestones and payment schedules.
• Identify schedule risks such as long-lead items (core steel, copper, bushings, OLTC) and drive mitigation; align engineering, factory and site team capacity with timelines.
• Act as the single point of contact between design engineering, the customer's technical team and third-party consultants, and run progress and technical review meetings.
• Manage submission, review and approval of GA drawings, single-line diagrams, nameplate data and calculation reports, and process variation orders.
• Plan and witness routine, type and special tests, ensure manufacturing follows the ITP and quality checkpoints, and drive root-cause analysis for NCRs.
• Coordinate procurement of critical components with the supply chain team and manage heavy transport logistics for large power transformers.
• Enforce site safety procedures for high-voltage equipment, lifting operations and confined-space/oil work, and interface with the customer's grid/substation team on switching, protection settings and energization.
• Provide regular project status, risk and financial-performance reports, monitor the budget and forecast at completion, and compile and control the MRB, test certificates and as-built documentation.

Required profile

• 5-10 years of experience in a similar role in the energy sector, ideally in power grids, high-voltage substations or power transformers.
• University degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with structured processes, procedures and operational workflows.
• Fluent in English and Romanian (written and spoken).

Required skills

• Advanced use of MS Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of SAP (MM, SD and Project modules) is a strong advantage.
• Good understanding of international commercial practices and project environments.

What we offer

• Company car and hybrid working model.
• Short Fridays (6-hour workday) and 5 weeks of annual vacation.
• Meal tickets, private medical subscription and life insurance.
• Third-pillar pension plan and continuous learning opportunities.