Assistant General Manager

SunShell Power; New Town; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SunShell Power is seeking an Assistant General Manager Projects to lead end-to-end delivery of Solar EPC & RESCO projects across India, based in Kolkata with pan-India travel.

The role demands deep hands-on project execution, government/PSU client management, and multi-site team leadership, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and to safety standards.

Strong communication with stakeholders and cost control are essential.

Qualifications

• 8–14 years of overall experience with minimum 4–5 years in Solar EPC project execution.
• Proven experience independently managing solar projects worth 38 Crore.
• Prior experience handling multiple sites simultaneously is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead complete lifecycle execution of Solar EPC & RESCO projects from mobilization to commissioning and handover.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and as per quality & safety standards.
• Manage multiple rooftop C&I and ground-mounted solar projects simultaneously across locations.
• Monitor project schedules, resource allocation, procurement coordination, and site progress.
• Ensure strict adherence to approved BOQs, technical specifications, and contractual obligations.

Skills

Project execution

Team leadership

Client management

Government liaison

Budget control

Job description

Job Description

Assistant General Manager Projects (Solar EPC & RESCO)

Department: Projects & Execution
Reporting To: GM / VP Projects / COO
Location: Kolkata with Pan-India travel
Joining Preference: Immediate to 30 Days

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and execution-driven professional for the role of Assistant General Manager Projects to lead end-to-end delivery of Solar EPC & RESCO projects across multiple locations in India. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in project execution, government/PSU client management, and multi-site team leadership with a hands-on approach to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Delivery

• Lead complete lifecycle execution of Solar EPC & RESCO projects from mobilization to commissioning and handover.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and as per quality & safety standards.
• Manage multiple rooftop C&I and ground-mounted solar projects simultaneously across locations.
• Monitor project schedules, resource allocation, procurement coordination, and site progress.
• Ensure strict adherence to approved BOQs, technical specifications, and contractual obligations.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary interface for clients including PSUs, Railways, PGCIL, and other government stakeholders.
• Handle client coordination, review meetings, reporting, approvals, and issue resolution.
• Maintain strong working relationships with government authorities, consultants, and inspection agencies.

Team Leadership

• Build, mentor, and manage site execution teams across projects.
• Supervise and guide site engineers, contractors, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Ensure discipline, accountability, and high-performance standards within project teams.

Commercial & Cost Control

• Support billing milestones, documentation, and project commercial closure.
• Monitor project costs and drive effective cost control measures.
• Ensure compliance with project budgets and BOQ commitments.
• Coordinate with internal departments for procurement, finance, and compliance requirements.

Project Profile

• Project Type: Solar EPC & RESCO
• Project Segments: Rooftop C&I and Ground-Mounted Solar Projects
• Project Size: 38 Crore per project
• Client Base: PSU / Railways / PGCIL / Government Sector
• Project Handling: Simultaneous management of 2 or more projects independently

Desired Candidate Profile

Experience

• 8-14 years of overall experience with minimum 4-5 years in Solar EPC project execution.
• Proven experience independently managing solar projects worth 38 Crore.
• Prior experience handling multiple sites simultaneously is mandatory.

Must-Have Skills

• Strong hands-on understanding of project execution and site management.
• Direct experience in client management and government liaisoning.
• Experience managing teams of at least 35 site engineers.
• Strong knowledge of EPC execution processes, project planning, and site coordination.
• Ability to travel extensively and work across multiple project locations.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with execution ownership.
• Ability to work in dynamic, deadline-driven environments.

Key Competencies

• Multi-site Project Management
• Solar EPC Execution
• Government & PSU Coordination
• Team Leadership
• Cost & Budget Control
• Client Relationship Management
• Billing & BOQ Monitoring
• Vendor & Contractor Coordination