Deputy General Manager

About Business

Adani Group

: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL)

: AGEL is part of the Adani Group’s promise to provide a better, cleaner, and greener future for India. Driven by the Group’s philosophy of Growth with Goodness’, the Company develops, builds, owns, operates, and maintains utility- scale grid-connected solar, wind farm and energy storage (Hydro PSP and Battery) projects. The electricity generated is supplied to central and state government entities and government- backed corporations. On the back of long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with central and state government entities, AGEL has leveraged its capabilities and expanded its presence across 12 Indian states. With the integration of pump storage and battery storage projects with large solar & wind portfolio, AGEL shall be best placed amongst peers to supply round-the-clock green power to India’s grid. The Company continuously adopts and deploys the latest technologies in its projects. With the target of 50 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030, AGEL is driving India on its renewable energy journey.

Job Purpose:

Deputy Project Manager is responsible for supporting the successful execution of engineering projects within the plant, ensuring that construction, maintenance, and upgrade activities are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. This role involves overseeing the planning, scheduling, coordination, and execution of engineering activities, managing stakeholder relationships, and leading the civil engineering team to meet organizational goals. The Deputy Project Manager also plays a crucial role in mitigating risks, ensuring the integrity and longevity of plant infrastructure, and driving continuous improvement through innovative approaches to project management and civil engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

Project Planning and Coordination:

Collaborate closely with the engineering teams to develop and refine comprehensive engineering plans that align with the plant's operational goals, sustainability initiatives, and environmental requirements, ensuring that all aspects of the project are carefully scoped and accounted for.Oversee the coordination of all project components, including resources, contractors, and materials, ensuring that the schedule, quality standards, and budgets are closely monitored, while addressing any discrepancies or issues that may arise during execution to keep the project on track.

Project Scheduling And Timelines

Develop and maintain detailed and realistic project schedules, utilizing advanced project management tools and software to track and adjust timelines as needed, ensuring that critical milestones are achieved on time while considering resource availability and unforeseen challenges.Actively manage project timelines by anticipating potential delays, adjusting schedules accordingly, and working with the project team and contractors to implement proactive measures to minimize disruptions and keep the project progressing smoothly and within the set deadlines.

Team Leadership And Development

Support the Lead - Civil in supervising and guiding the civil team, ensuring that each team member is effectively assigned tasks according to their skill set and project requirements, while fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment.Identify opportunities for team members' professional growth and development by facilitating ongoing training programs, encouraging mentorship, and promoting a culture of continuous learning to ensure the team’s expertise aligns with evolving industry standards and technologies.

Stakeholder Engagement

Serve as the key liaison between stakeholders, contractors, and project management teams, ensuring that stakeholders' needs and concerns are clearly communicated, understood, and addressed in a timely and efficient manner, promoting transparency and trust.Manage contractor relationships by overseeing the procurement process, reviewing and negotiating contracts, and ensuring that all contractors adhere to their scopes of work, meet performance standards, and maintain strict compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality assurance requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Budget Management And Cost Control

Oversee the preparation and management of project budgets, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources and adherence to financial constraints.Monitor expenditures against project forecasts, implementing corrective measures to address cost overruns or inefficiencies.

Risk Management And Mitigation

Take the lead in identifying potential risks related to all projects, such as structural, environmental, or logistical challenges, and develop comprehensive risk management strategies to address and mitigate these risks, ensuring that the project stays on course and within safety parameters.Supervise and enforce robust quality control measures throughout all phases of the project, ensuring that the construction, maintenance, and upgrades meet high standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, while conducting regular inspections and implementing corrective actions as necessary.

Strategic Reporting And Continuous Improvement

Prepare and present high-level project performance reports to senior leadership, focusing on budget adherence, timelines, and operational challenges.Recommend strategic improvements to enhance project delivery efficiency, incorporating lessons learned from previous projects.

Ensuring Regulatory And Safety Compliance

Ensure that all engineering activities and projects are fully compliant with local, national, and international regulations, including environmental, safety, and construction standards, by regularly reviewing guidelines and working with legal and regulatory bodies to keep the project on track.Maintain comprehensive and accurate documentation for all engineering projects, including project schedules, progress reports, risk assessments, compliance records, and financial summaries, ensuring that all project stakeholders, including plant management and external auditors, have access to the necessary information for decision-making and regulatory reporting.

Internal Stakeholders

Civil Engineering TeamProject Management OfficeOperations TeamHealth, Safety, and Environment (HSE) DepartmentProcurement TeamMaintenance Team

Key Stakeholders - External

Civil ContractorsMaterial SuppliersLocal AuthoritiesEnvironmental RegulatorsEngineering Consultants

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.

Work Experience

18+ years of experience in civil engineering or construction in the energy or infrastructure sector.Experience in project planning, site supervision, and construction management.