What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Real Estate CAPEX Project/ Facility Operations Manager position at Hitachi Energy?
Corporate Real Estate CAPEX Project/ Facility Operations Manager (Jefferson City, MO)
The Opportunity
In this role, you will help shape the spaces that keep Hitachi Energy’s North America operations running safely, reliably, and efficiently. As the Corporate Real Estate CAPEX Project/ Facility Operations Manager, you will manage a portfolio of construction and capital improvement projects—ranging from small upgrades to large, complex builds—while supporting the day‑to‑day operations of our facilities. You will coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure that each project aligns with defined goals, stays within budget, and meets schedule commitments. Your work directly supports the environments that enable power systems manufacturing, engineering, service operations, and other critical functions that keep the grid moving forward.
You will guide construction oversight, quality control, contract administration, and risk mitigation while contributing to safe and sustainable facility practices. As you grow in the role, you will also support and potentially expand into broader facility management responsibilities across the North America portfolio. This opportunity gives you hands‑on exposure to real estate strategy, complex capital delivery, and facility operations that help advance the reliability, safety, and performance of energy‑sector infrastructure.
How You’ll Make An Impact
In this role, you will collaborate with experienced professionals across real estate, construction, facility operations, and energy‑sector functions—gaining exposure to both capital delivery and facility management in a dynamic power‑industry environment.
The Opportunity
In this role, you will help shape the spaces that keep Hitachi Energy’s North America operations running safely, reliably, and efficiently. As the Corporate Real Estate CAPEX Project/ Facility Operations Manager, you will manage a portfolio of construction and capital improvement projects—ranging from small upgrades to large, complex builds—while supporting the day‑to‑day operations of our facilities. You will coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure that each project aligns with defined goals, stays within budget, and meets schedule commitments. Your work directly supports the environments that enable power systems manufacturing, engineering, service operations, and other critical functions that keep the grid moving forward.
You will guide construction oversight, quality control, contract administration, and risk mitigation while contributing to safe and sustainable facility practices. As you grow in the role, you will also support and potentially expand into broader facility management responsibilities across the North America portfolio. This opportunity gives you hands‑on exposure to real estate strategy, complex capital delivery, and facility operations that help advance the reliability, safety, and performance of energy‑sector infrastructure.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Plan and coordinate capital projects by defining goals, scope, budget, and schedule with owners and stakeholders.
- Oversee contract preparation and management, ensuring that obligations and performance requirements are met.
- Monitor construction progress, schedule adherence, and budget stewardship, including on‑site reviews and reporting.
- Conduct site inspections and manage quality standards to ensure alignment with project specifications.
- Track expenses, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and manage accounts payable elements within shared‑service tools.
- Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Serve as a communication hub across owners, contractors, and internal teams, supporting clarity and alignment.
- Support facility operations through maintenance oversight, budgeting, stakeholder relationships, and sustainable practices.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
- Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, facility management, engineering, or a related field.
- 10 years of experience in project management, construction, facility management, or related areas.
- Solid understanding of construction methods, materials, regulations, building systems, and maintenance procedures.
- Proven abilities in communication, problem‑solving, organizational practices, and managing multiple tasks or teams.
- Experience using project management software, web‑based corporate real estate tools, and accounts payable systems.
- Professional certifications such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) are advantageous.
- Required to be on site Monday–Friday at Jefferson City, MO location
In this role, you will collaborate with experienced professionals across real estate, construction, facility operations, and energy‑sector functions—gaining exposure to both capital delivery and facility management in a dynamic power‑industry environment.
- Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy
- A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry
- Access to learning platforms and career development programs
- Attractive health and retirement benefits
- Paid leave and flexible work arrangements