Senior Project Manager, Solar PV Plants

10 - 12 years

10 - 15 Lacs

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zoho projects / ms project / primavera p6 scada / power monitoring systems stakeholder coordination cost control quality management safety compliance autocad advanced excel & mis dashboards timely commissioning risk mitigation project planning

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Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Role & Responsibilities

Energy lies at the heart of many of the worlds most pressing future challenges. At Neoteric Energy, our team is working every day to make energy cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable.

We invite you to be part of this missionshaping how energy is produced, distributed, and consumed. By joining Neoteric Energy, youll be contributing to a bold and meaningful endeavor where innovation, collaboration, and individual creativity drive success. Together, we aim to build a responsible energy future in an industry that is transforming the global landscape.

About the Role:

end-to-end execution of large-scale solar PV projects

With 10–12 years of industry experience, the individual is expected to lead large, cross-functional teams, manage multiple contractors, resolve complex interfaces, and act as a primary contact for Client, DISCOM, Consultants, and Senior Management.

What We’re Looking For:

custodian of quality

Key Responsibilities

1. Complete Project Ownership

  • Own end-to-end project execution from

    mobilization to commissioning & handover

  • Define project execution strategy, structure, timelines and resources
  • Manage overall project P&L, budget control and margin protection
  • Establish project governance framework & reporting mechanism

2. Planning & Scheduling

  • Review and finalize:
    • Master Project Schedule
    • Procurement Plan
    • Resource Deployment Plan
    • Construction Sequence
  • Monitor critical path using

    Zoho Projects /

    MS Project / Primavera

  • Conduct weekly/monthly review meetings and implement recovery plans

3. Client & Stakeholder Management

  • Act as the

    single point of contact

    for:
    • Owner’s Engineer / Investor / Client
    • Utility / DISCOM / SLDC / CEIG
    • External auditors & Consultants
  • Lead progress review meetings and manage expectations
  • Handle variation orders, claims and contract change management

4. Construction & Site Management

  • Oversee:
    • Civil works (roads, foundations, drainage, control rooms)
    • MMS / Tracker installation
    • Mechanical & electrical installation (modules, inverters, transformers)
    • Pooling substation / Switchyard (33kV – 220kV)
    • Transmission line works where applicable
  • Monitor productivity, quality, safety & subcontractor performance

5. Procurement & Vendor Control

  • Coordinate with SCM for procurement of:
    • Modules, inverters, transformers, MMS, cables, SCADA, etc.
  • Approve vendor selections along with procurement team
  • Monitor manufacturing, inspections, dispatch & delivery schedules
  • Mitigate impact of delays or shortages

6. Financial & Commercial Control

  • Track project cost vs budget (BOQ vs Actuals)
  • Control variations & evaluate contractor bills
  • Drive cost optimization without impacting quality
  • Support Lender’s Engineer & financial closure compliance

7. Quality Assurance & HSE Leadership

  • Ensure quality compliance with:
    • IS/IEC/IEEE/CEA standards
    • Project QA/QC plan
    • Client specifications
  • Enforce HSE culture –

    Zero LTI objective

  • Lead safety audits and ensure corrective action closure

8. Testing, Commissioning & Handover

  • Lead testing & commissioning activities including:
    • String testing, IR, Continuity
    • Inverter & Transformer testing
    • Protection relay & synchronization tests
  • Ensure performance ratio (PR) meets guaranteed threshold
  • Lead final acceptance, handover & documentation closure

9. Reporting & Governance

  • Provide:
    • Weekly progress reports
    • Monthly MIS & management dashboards
    • Risk & mitigation reports
  • Report directly to leadership on:
    • Progress, Risks, Budget, Manpower, Safety

Technical Competency

  • Strong experience in:
    • Utility-scale solar (30 MW to 200+ MW)
    • C&I / Captive / Group Captive / Open Access projects
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Evacuation systems (33kV / 66kV / 132kV / 220kV)
    • Protection schemes, SCADA, weather stations
    • Tracker vs fixed-tilt systems
  • Hands-on knowledge of:
    • SLDs, Load Flow, Protection Studies, Layouts
    • Performance Ratio optimization
    • Grid compliance & interconnection studies

Key Tools & Software

  • Zoho Projects / MS Project / Primavera P6
  • Advanced Excel & MIS dashboards
  • AutoCAD (reading & redlining)
  • SCADA / Power Monitoring Systems

Qualifications & Experience:

  • B.E / B.Tech in Electrical / Mechanical / Civil Engineering
  • 10–12 years in Solar EPC / IPP / Renewable Energy industry

  • Minimum

    2–3 utility projects above 50 MW

    or

    multi-site C&I portfolios

  • PMP / PRINCE2 / PMI-ACP – Preferred
  • Proven experience in

    vendor audits, FAT/PDI inspections

    , and

    EPC quality supervision

    .
  • In-depth understanding of

    PV modules, inverters, transformers, MMS, and balance-of-system components

    .
  • Familiarity with

    ISO 9001, IEC, IS standards

    , and

    MNRE/CEA regulations

    .
  • Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel to project and manufacturing sites as required.

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