Project Manager - Korean Speaking

Requisition ID: 99022

Job Category: Engineering; Project Management

Location: Chicago, IL, United States

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure , our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Hatch is seeking Korean speaking Project Managers to lead the delivery of medium to large capital projects Clarksville, TN. This role is responsible for the full project lifecycle—from definition and setup through execution, monitoring, control, and closeout—ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and within budget.

The Project Manager serves as the primary accountability holder for project outcomes, ensuring compliance with Hatch policies, client requirements, and industry best practices in safety, quality, environmental stewardship, and governance.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and manage projects or portfolios through all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Deliver projects in alignment with approved scope, cost, and schedule baselines.
• Establish and maintain a highly collaborative, performance driven project team environment.
• Act as a leader and mentor, promoting Hatch’s Total Safety Culture across internal teams and contractors.

Planning & Controls

• Develop and obtain client approval for the Project Execution Plan (PEP) and Client Requirement Specifications.
• Define detailed project scope, cost, and schedule control baselines.
• Manage change control, ensuring impacts to cost, schedule, and scope are properly evaluated and approved.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as required.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with Hatch and client governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and delegated authorities.
• Authorize project expenditures within delegated authority limits.
• Approve invoices, manage claims, and oversee settlement processes.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and quality management plans.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Maintain strong, effective communication with clients and key stakeholders.
• Obtain client acceptance and formal sign off of completed project deliverables.
• Lead the preparation and submission of final project closeout documentation.
• Establish and manage effective invoicing processes to ensure timely client payment.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of Project Management experience within an EPC or EPCM environment, preferably on metals or industrial projects.
• More than 10 years of experience in cross functional leadership roles within project delivery organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams, including:

• • Engineering
  • Document Management
  • Cost Control & Scheduling
  • Procurement & Supply Chain
  • Commercial & Risk
  • Quality, Safety, and Construction
• Proven experience managing multi discipline projects across engineering, procurement, and construction phases.
• Strong knowledge of project performance monitoring, reporting, and industry standards.
• Preferred
• Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Process Engineering background.
• Working knowledge of project controls systems, procurement, contracting, and construction management.
• Business development experience, including proposal leadership.
• Korean language proficiency.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally
• Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.