Location:
San Francisco, California, United States
Job ID:
Date Posted:
2026-09-16
Company Name:
HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC.
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
Job Description:
Hitachi Rail is seeking an enthusiastic experienced and self-motivated Senior Construction Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment, to oversee a prestigious metro and light rail TCUP (TRAIN CONTROL UPGRADE PROJECT). The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in San Francisco, California.
Accountabilities:
Attend the weekly customer meetings
Help customer understand the Hitachi TCUP strategy for construction design including:
Explaining best industry practices as it relates to electrical surveys, cable pulling, conduit fill issues
Lengths/types of access required to perform the pilot survey
Providing Context on the contract clauses that were identified as impractical for Hitachi Rail as generally falls under Installer scope.
- Lead the construction team in planning, coordinating, and executing all phases of the project, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Collaborate with the engineering team, contractors, and other stakeholders to develop and implement project plans and strategies.
- Monitor construction progress, identify potential risks or delays, and implement proactive measures to mitigate them.
- Manage project resources, including labor, materials, and equipment, effectively to optimize productivity and minimize costs.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, codes, and safety standards throughout the construction process.
- Oversee the deployment phase of the project, ensuring efficient and timely implementation.
- Reviews the overall planning of project activities to identify critical milestones and priorities.
- Communicate regularly with project stakeholders to provide updates on progress, address concerns, and solicit feedback.
- Ensure the project is performed to the standard safety and quality assurance requirements.
- Follow the work progress of all Construction activities to accurately oversee the Subcontractor quality standards, in collaboration with the quality manager.
- Coordinate with the Commissioning Manager for handover of the installed system and subsequent test, commissioning and start-up activities.
Required Skills/ Knowledge:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably in the rail or transportation sector.
- Strong technical knowledge of construction methodologies, techniques, and best practices.
- Experience managing projects involving signalling, telecom and power supply systems is highly desirable.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools.
- Professional certifications such as PMP or CCM are a plus
- Relevant knowledge to ensure that the company is producing high-quality installation and documents that meet customer expectations.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Languages:
- Written and spoken English proficiency.
The salary range for this position is $ $148,212 - $222,318 per year. Final pay is determined by the candidate’s experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.
Benefits:
Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.
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