At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex electrical network projects, from engineering to execution.
- Company: Join Hitachi Energy, a leader in innovative electrical infrastructure.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on cutting-edge technology.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on Canada's electrical reliability and evolution.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and 5 years of experience.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Location: Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada
Job ID: R0148024
Date Posted: 2026-10-19
Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY CANADA INC.
Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management
Job Schedule: Full time
Remote: No
Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Manager - Substations and FACTS to join its Grid Integration business unit in North America, based in Montreal. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering complex projects related to electrical networks, covering engineering, procurement, construction, and project closure, with a particular focus on high voltage substations and FACTS solutions. You will work with various technical and commercial teams to develop and manage execution plans, schedules, budgets, risks, and contractual commitments. You will also collaborate with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure effective project execution.
Your contribution:
- Manage project execution plans, scope of work, schedules, resources, deliverables, and closure activities to meet contractual commitments and client expectations.
- Support project and proposal teams in technical reviews, constructability assessments, identification of potential savings, and development of risk mitigation strategies.
- Review client tenders, requests for quotes, and project documents to identify technical ambiguities, construction risks, and installation challenges.
- Coordinate subcontractor bid reviews, validate technical and commercial proposals, clarify scope of work, and provide cost recommendations.
- Manage the financial performance of projects, including budgets, cash flows, costs, revenues, and forecasts, and use EVMS to track overall project health.
- Coordinate technical activities related to single line diagrams, layout plans, civil foundations, grounding systems, auxiliary systems, equipment specifications, and factory acceptance testing.
- Manage contractual requirements, risks and opportunities related to projects, change orders, and progress reporting, in collaboration with legal, procurement, EHS, and engineering teams as well as suppliers and contractors.
- Maintain regular communication with clients, track project progress, and proactively identify issues that may impact project delivery.
- Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Your background:
- The candidate must already hold a work permit allowing them to work for Hitachi Energy in Canada.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, construction management, or a related field, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
- Experience in delivering turnkey substation projects is an asset.
- Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification from PMI is an asset.
- Ability to resolve complex technical and financial issues, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Experience or knowledge related to gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) high and medium voltage, including high voltage GIS up to 550 kV, hybrid PASS equipment, and civil design requirements applicable to substations and FACTS projects.
- Interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills to collaborate effectively with clients, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to change, and collaborate within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Frequent communication with internal and external partners, customers, and stakeholders located outside Quebec.
- Knowledge of English, in addition to French, is required to fulfill the operational requirements of the role and ensure effective collaboration and client service.
At Hitachi Energy, you will have the opportunity to deepen your experience in delivering complex electrical infrastructure projects, collaborate with professionals possessing extensive technical and commercial expertise, and pursue your development in project management in the sector.
Gestionnaire de projet - Sous-stations et FACTS/Project Manager - Substations & FACTS employer: hitachi
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