Location:
Panama City, Panama, PanamaJob ID:
R0110531Date Posted:
2025-11-13Company Name:
HITACHI RAIL STS S.P.A.Profession (Job Category):
Legal, Compliance & AuditJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoAbout Us
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Job Description:
Summary
Hitachi Panama business has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Associate Contract Manager to join our team in Panama. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of project management principles. If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding career opportunity in the energy sector, we encourage you to apply!
Responsibilities
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely completion of projects
• Monitor project progress against schedule and take corrective action as needed
• Identify potential risks and issues early on and develop mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve any problems or disputes that arise during project execution
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and safety standards
• Document and maintain records related to project activities and communications
• Report to senior management on project status and provide updates throughout the lifecycle of each project
Qualifications
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Required Skills/ Knowledge
- Minimum 3 years of contract/commercial management experience (preferably in construction projects)
- Experienced in dealing with external stakeholders (Clients/ Main Subcontractors)
- Risk Management Experience
- Contract Management Experience
- Excellence in Achieving Assigned Objectives
- Experience in the rail sector highly appreciated
- Experience/skills in Project Management or similar role will be considered
Education / Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Law/Business Administration
Specialization in Construction Law/Business Administration will be considered
Languages
Spanish mother tongue or fluent
Conversational English level
Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.
At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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Top Skills
What We Do
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.
