Project Director HVDC North America

Hitachi•Raleigh, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Director for its HVDC global product group in North America. The role leads execution and timely delivery of large-scale power transmission and distribution projects, including multi-million-dollar EPC mega-projects. The Project Director provides leadership to a large, diverse global team and ensures safety, quality, schedule, budget, and project success. The position is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is not remote.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree, preferably in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
Excellent written and spoken English fluency.
Proven track record delivering large-scale EPC or turnkey projects in power, energy, industrial, infrastructure, or oil and gas sectors.
Strong communication skills and ability to manage client relationships and subcontractor interactions.
Understanding of risk assessments, method statements, and project methodologies.
Ability to analyze complex contracts and navigate local project regulations.
Stress resilience, flexibility, creativity, and ability to adapt to unforeseen situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in power generation, transmission and distribution, or power conversion, including HVDC and substations.
PMP/PMI certification.

Responsibilities

Lead execution of multi-million-dollar EPC mega-projects, ensuring completion on time and within budget.
Lead and support a large, diverse global team, including project managers and specialists.
Promote a culture of safety and prioritize health and quality throughout the project lifecycle.
Manage change proactively, assess risks and opportunities, and implement mitigation strategies.
Own project profit and loss, including budget planning and execution.
Build relationships and communicate and collaborate with clients, subcontractors, business partners, and other stakeholders.