Senior Project Manager

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Position Overview

The BU Head – Solar EPC will be responsible for leading the Solar EPC business unit, overseeing all activities from tendering to project completion. The role focuses entirely on EPC operations — ensuring projects are executed within time, budget, and quality parameters, while leading a team of Segment Managers and Project Managers to deliver excellence.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Lead and manage the Solar EPC business unit in line with company goals and strategic direction.
• Prepare annual operational plans, budgets, and manpower/resource allocation for all EPC projects.

2. Tendering & Estimation

• Oversee preparation, review, and submission of EPC tenders and bids.
• Evaluate technical and commercial feasibility before participation in tenders.

3. Project Execution & Delivery

• Oversee the execution of multiple EPC projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with design, procurement, construction, and quality teams for smooth execution.

4. Resource & Vendor Management

• Approve manpower deployment plans for all sites.
• Oversee vendor evaluation, selection, and ongoing performance monitoring.

5. Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all statutory, safety, and environmental standards.
• Conduct periodic site visits, quality audits, and risk assessments.

6. Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor Segment Managers and Project Managers to ensure operational excellence.
• Provide guidance, performance monitoring, and succession planning for the EPC leadership team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.

7. Reporting & Documentation

• Ensure timely project progress reporting, cost tracking, and documentation for management review.
• Present regular operational performance updates to top management.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to lead leaders.
• Proven expertise in large-scale EPC project execution.
• Excellent coordination, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• In-depth understanding of solar engineering, procurement, and construction processes.
• Knowledge of compliance, safety, and quality control practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Civil Engineering (MBA preferred).
• 12–18 years of solar EPC experience, with at least 5 years in a senior operational leadership role.
• Track record of successfully delivering multiple large-scale EPC projects.

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time and within-budget project delivery.
• Zero major safety or quality non-compliances.
• Efficient utilization of manpower and resources.
• Segment Manager & Project Manager performance metrics achieved.