Project Manager
Summary
Manage end-to-end execution of decentralized solar EPC projects (rooftop and ground-mounted) from financial handover through commissioning, using MS Project/Primavera for scheduling while coordinating vendors, DISCOMs, and cross-functional teams across multiple sites.
Position: Project Manager
Role Objective
Own *end-to-end execution of decentralized solar EPC projects* from financial handover to commissioning and handover to O&M, ensuring *schedule adherence, cost control, quality compliance, and client satisfaction* across multiple concurrent sites.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Execution & Delivery (Post Financial Closure)
* Lead execution of rooftop and ground-mounted solar EPC projects from *financial handover to commissioning*.
* Ensure delivery as per *approved scope, drawings, BOQs, timelines, and safety standards*.
* Drive commissioning, statutory approvals, and final handover to O&M teams.
2. Project Planning & Monitoring
* Develop *detailed project execution schedules* (MS Project / equivalent) with defined milestones and dependencies.
* Track daily/weekly progress, identify slippages early, and implement *corrective actions*.
* Maintain updated *project trackers and status reports* for management review.
3. Team, Site & Contractor Management
* Manage site engineers, supervisors, EPC partners, subcontractors, and vendors across multiple locations.
* Conduct regular site visits to review progress, quality, safety, and manpower deployment.
* Ensure discipline in *daily site reporting, material tracking, and work measurements*.
4. Vendor & Statutory Coordination
* Coordinate vendor onboarding, performance monitoring, and compliance with contractual obligations.
* Manage statutory and regulatory interfaces including *DISCOMs, CEIG, electrical inspectors, net-metering, and grid connectivity*.
* Ensure timely submission and closure of all statutory documentation.
5. Budgeting, Cost Control & Commercial Discipline
* Review and approve *BOQs, work orders, and subcontractor scopes* in line with approved budgets.
* Track project costs vs. budget and flag overruns with mitigation plans.
* Support finance team with *RA bill certification, measurement validation, and cost forecasts*.
6. Quality, Safety & Documentation*
* Ensure installations comply with *approved designs, technical standards, OEM guidelines, and safety norms*.
* Enforce quality checklists, inspection records, and safety protocols at site.
* Maintain complete project documentation including drawings, test reports, certificates, and as-built records for audit-ready handover.
7. Client & Stakeholder Management*
* Act as the *single point of contact* for PSU clients, consultants, and authorities during execution.
* Manage client communications, site meetings, progress reviews, and issue resolution professionally.
* Ensure expectations are managed and contractual obligations are met without scope creep.
8. Risk Identification & Issue Resolution*
* Proactively identify *technical, regulatory, supply-chain, or execution risks*.
* Develop and execute mitigation plans in coordination with Design, Procurement, and Finance teams.
* Escalate critical issues with data-backed options and recommended actions.
9. Cross-Functional Coordination*
* Work closely with *Design, Procurement, Finance, Contracts, and O&M* teams to ensure seamless execution.
* Ensure adherence to internal *SOPs, approval matrices, and documentation standards*.
Requirements
Experience & Domain
* Proven experience managing *solar EPC projects (rooftop and/or ground-mounted)*.
* Strong exposure to *multi-site execution*, PSU/government projects preferred.
* Hands-on understanding of *electrical, civil, structural, and balance-of-system coordination*.
Technical & Managerial Skills
* Strong project planning and tracking capability (MS Project / Primavera / Zoho Projects or similar).
* Ability to manage vendors, contractors, and cross-functional teams with discipline.
* Solid understanding of *DISCOM processes, CEIG approvals, net-metering, and commissioning workflows*.
Qualifications
* B.Tech / B.E. (Electrical / Mechanical / Civil preferred).
* PMP or equivalent certification *preferred but not mandatory*.
Behavioral Traits
* Ownership mindset with strong execution bias.
* Structured communicator with calm escalation and decision-making ability.
* Willingness to travel and manage projects across geographies.