General Manager (Solar)

Role Overview

General Manager Solar

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Execution & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end EPC execution of solar projects across multiple sites.
• Manage project phases from inception to commissioning, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Conduct site evaluations, feasibility studies, and risk assessments to support project planning and decision-making.
• Oversee civil, structural, and electrical construction activities for solar PV plants.

2. Team Management & Deployment

• Build and lead skilled project teams, including supervisors, technicians, and labor forces.
• Ensure effective deployment and management of manpower in remote and challenging locations.
• Drive strong site management practices with a focus on safety, compliance, and productivity.

3. Costing, Proposals & Tendering

• Prepare detailed project costing and competitive proposals in line with market trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on pricing strategy and bid preparation.
• Lead technical documentation and submissions for public and private tenders.

4. Procurement & Resource Management

• Coordinate with the Procurement team for timely delivery of materials and equipment.
• Monitor project resources, track progress, and highlight risks with mitigation strategies.

5. Stakeholder & Client Management

• Serve as the key point of contact for clients, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Report project progress, risks, and opportunities to the Vice President Electrical SBU.
• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering projects that meet technical, financial, and operational expectations.

6. Market & Industry Awareness

• Stay updated on global developments in the solar PV sector, emerging technologies, and best practices.
• Recommend innovative solutions to enhance competitiveness and operational efficiency.

Key Requirements

• Total Experience:

  1518 years, including

  58 years in Solar projects at Deputy General Manager (DGM) level or equivalent senior role

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• Proven track record of executing

  minimum 50 MW cumulative capacity of solar plants

  across multiple projects within the last 5 years.
• Strong ability to

  deploy and manage teams in remote project locations

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• Expertise in

  solar project costing, budgeting, and proposal preparation

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• Hands-on experience in

  tendering for public and private projects

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• Excellent leadership, planning, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Engineering degree in

  Electrical / Mechanical / Renewable Energy

  ; MBA is an added advantage.

About Manipal Energy & Infratech Limited

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