Project Manager

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.