Site Head - Wind Project Execution (DGM / GM)

Role

Location: Tamil Nadu | Reporting to: Business Head Wind Execution

Role Objective:

Lead end-to-end execution of wind power projects – from land handover to commissioning and handover to O&M – ensuring timely completion within budget, quality standards and statutory compliance.

Role & Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning & Execution

- Align project development and pipeline projects with the business plan.

- Work with the regulatory team to identify bay availability at CTUIL substations across India and evaluate suitable Wind / Hybrid project sites with the strategy team.

- Overall responsibility for execution of wind power projects – WTG supply, civil, electrical, power evacuation and commissioning as per COD schedule.

- Prepare and monitor project execution plans, schedules and milestones; conduct periodic reviews with site and HO cross-functional teams.

- Ensure adherence to timelines, cost, scope, quality and safety standards.

- Coordinate with OEMs, EPC contractors, Finance, Commercial and internal stakeholders.

2. Engineering & Construction Management

- Oversee civil works (WTG foundations, roads, hardstands), electrical works (internal cabling, pooling substations) and transmission / evacuation infrastructure.

- Review and approve proposals, method statements and execution strategies.

- Ensure compliance with OEM technical requirements and statutory norms.

3. Cost & Budget Control

- Own project budgets and cost control; track CAPEX, variations and change orders.

- Approve contractor bills, manage claims and minimise cost overruns against project progress.

- Meet lenders' requirements.

4. Vendor & Contractor Management

- Select, evaluate and manage EPC contractors, transporters and service vendors with the Commercial and Finance teams.

- Conduct performance reviews, ensure contract compliance and resolve execution disputes and claims.

5. Quality, Safety & Compliance

- Ensure strict adherence to HSE standards across all sites and drive continual improvement with the QHSE Head.

- Implement QA/QC processes.

- Ensure statutory approvals – CEIG, DISCOM, PTCC, forest, aviation, etc.

6. Stakeholder & Government Liaison

- Liaise with CTUIL, State Nodal Agencies, DISCOMs, SLDC, government authorities and local bodies along with the regulatory team.

- Manage landowners, local administration and community relations.

- Support regulatory approvals and grid connectivity processes.

7. Team Leadership

- Lead multi-disciplinary teams – project managers, site engineers, QA/QC, HSE and cross-functional teams.

- Define KPIs, conduct performance reviews and mentor high-potential talent; build execution capability across regions.

8. Commissioning & Handover

- Ensure smooth commissioning, testing and grid synchronisation.

- Complete final documentation and handover to O&M; capture lessons learned and best practices.

Key KPIs

Preferred Candidate Profile

- B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical / Mechanical / Civil Engineering; MBA (Project Management) preferred.

- 15–25 years of experience in wind power project execution, including 5–8 years in a senior leadership role handling multi-site wind projects.

- Strong knowledge of the wind project lifecycle, EPC management, contract administration and risk management.

- Strong leadership, negotiation, stakeholder management, planning and budgeting skills.

- High focus on safety, quality and compliance; good network within the wind industry.