Assistant Manager Projects

Sterlite Power; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterlite Power is seeking a Project Engineer to govern, plan, monitor, and control EPC projects (UG cables and substations). The role coordinates Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Finance to drive timely and cost-efficient delivery.

You will develop schedules, monitor milestones, ensure contract compliance, manage budgets, and mitigate risks across cross-functional teams, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance, planning, monitoring, and execution of EPC projects.
• Strong cost control and budgeting knowledge.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of EHV substation and underground cable projects.
• Develop project schedules using Primavera / MS Project.
• Monitor progress and ensure milestone achievement.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and contracts.
• Monitor critical path and implement corrective actions to avoid delays.
• Standardize planning templates across projects.
• Prepare and control project budgets, cash flow forecasts and cost baselines.
• Align with Cost Excellence frameworks and drive risk mitigation.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Cross-functional coordination

Risk management

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Position Title

Project Engineer

Position Summary

This position is responsible for program governance, planning, monitoring, cost control, and execution of EHV/HV transmission EPC projects (UG Cables & Substations). The role ensures timely, cost-effective, and compliant project delivery while coordinating cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Finance, Contracts, and key stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Lead execution of EHV substation and underground cable projects.
• Develop project schedules using tools like Primavera / MS Project.
• Monitor progress and ensure milestone achievement.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and contracts.
• Monitor critical path and implement corrective actions to avoid delays
• Standardize planning templates across projects
• Prepare and control project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and cost baselines
• Ensure alignment with Cost Excellence frameworks
• Drive risk mitigation strategies and escalation framework.

Position Demands

Traveling as and when required.

Competencies

• Behavioural - Impact and Influence
• Behavioural - Information Seeking
• Behavioural - Initiative
• Behavioural - Innovative Thinking
• Functional - Financial
• Functional - Operational
• Functional - People
• Functional - Strategic

About Us

Sterlite Electric is India’s leading integrated power transmission developer and solutions provider, focused on addressing complex challenges in the sector by tackling the key constraints of time, space and capital.

We believe that electricity access transforms societies and delivers long-lasting social impact. Sterlite Power is uniquely positioned to solve the toughest challenges of energy delivery.

We are guided by our core purpose of empowering humanity by addressing the toughest challenges of energy delivery. Our four core values form the pillars of our organization:

• Respect: Every one counts
• Social Impact: We work to improve lives
• Fun: “Thank God it’s Monday!”
• Innovation: A new way today

Sterlite Electric is a leading global developer of power transmission infrastructure with projects of over 10,000 circuit km and 15,000 MVA in India and Brazil. With an industry-leading portfolio of power conductors, EHV cables and OPGW, Sterlite Power also offers solutions for upgrading, uprating and strengthening existing networks. The Company has set new benchmarks in the industry by use of cutting-edge technologies and innovative financing.

For more details, visit: www.sterlitepower.com