Hitachi
Head of Construction Management - North America
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 15 years; at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), or a related field.
About the job
Leads construction management across North America, overseeing safe and efficient delivery of infrastructure and industrial projects while driving operational performance, growth, and client relationships.
What you'll do
- Set regional construction strategies and lead construction teams, promoting safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee projects from planning and design review through execution, commissioning, and closeout, managing schedules, budgets, risks, and quality.
- Manage stakeholder relationships and contracts; provide technical guidance and report project and business performance to senior leadership.
What they ask for
- At least 15 years of progressive construction management experience, including 5 years in senior leadership overseeing large-scale North American industrial or infrastructure projects.
- Track record delivering complex, multi-million dollar projects on time and within budget.
- Strong knowledge of North American construction regulations, codes, and permitting; extensive contract negotiation, procurement, and subcontractor management experience.
- Expertise in planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, and quality assurance; proficiency in construction and project management tools; willingness to travel extensively across North America.
Nice to have
- Master's degree.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license or relevant professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CCM).
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