Head/Deputy Project Head – Solar EPC Contracts

12 years

6 - 18 Lacs

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Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

To lead, plan, and oversee end-to-end execution of Solar EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) projects—ensuring timely completion, quality adherence, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance. The PH/DPH will be responsible for strategic planning, cross-functional coordination, and client satisfaction across all project phases.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning & Execution

  • Lead complete lifecycle of solar EPC projects (utility-scale, C&I, or hybrid systems).
  • Develop project execution plans, schedules, and budgets aligned with contractual obligations.
  • Review engineering designs, BOQs, and technical drawings for accuracy and feasibility.
  • Ensure timely procurement of materials, modules, inverters, and balance-of-system components.
  • Monitor progress through project management tools, and implement corrective actions as needed.

2. Team Leadership & Coordination

  • Head multidisciplinary teams including engineering, procurement, civil, electrical, safety, and quality.
  • Mentor and build a strong on-site project management team.

Coordinate with design, SCM, QA/QC, safety, and finance teams for seamless execution.

3. Contract & Vendor Management

  • Review and finalize EPC contracts, subcontracts, and vendor agreements.

Ensure contractors adhere to timelines, quality, and safety standards.
Manage negotiations, claims, and change orders effectively.

4. Quality, Safety & Compliance

  • Enforce HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) protocols at all sites.

Ensure all installations comply with MNRE, DISCOM, and local authority norms.
Conduct regular audits and quality inspections during and post construction.

5. Stakeholder & Client Interface

  • Serve as a single point of contact for clients, lenders, consultants, and government agencies.
  • Present periodic progress reports and project dashboards to management and clients.
  • Ensure client satisfaction and project sign-off documentation.

6. Financial Control

  • Track project budgets, cash flows, and profitability.
  • Approve and verify contractor bills and material invoices.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or timelines.

Experience Required:

  • 12–20 years of total experience, with a minimum of 8 years in solar EPC project execution.

**Proven record of leading utility-scale solar projects (10 MW to 100+ MW) from concept to commissioning.

**Key Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong understanding of solar EPC processes – design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
  • Hands-on knowledge of PV system components, SCADA, and grid integration.

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in project management software (MS Project / Primavera / ERP tools).

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Locations:

Uttar Pradesh/Andhra Pradesh

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹1,800,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Provident Fund

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