Cluster Construction Manager - Solar PMC

AECOM; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in India seeks a Solar PMC Construction Manager to oversee the full construction lifecycle of a landmark solar asset. The role requires master-level execution strategies to handle massive logistics, multi-contractor EPC frameworks, and extensive civil and electrical infrastructure across thousands of acres.

Candidates should have 10–15 years in heavy infrastructure construction, with at least 5 years on mega-scale solar projects; direct experience in India is highly advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10–15 years of heavy infrastructure construction experience, with 5+ years managing mega-scale solar projects (300MW to GW+).
• Direct experience with mega-scale solar park designs in India is highly advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline; PMP or equivalent certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan PMC inspection coverage in line with EPC look-ahead plans and accessible work fronts.
• Synchronize massive, multi-front civil works, including millions of structural piles, tracking systems, and solar module installations.
• Monitor construction sequencing across piling/foundations, MMS/tracker, modules, DC/AC works, IDT/MV interfaces, BoP, SCADA/control systems, and HV grid synchronization protocols.
• Review manpower/equipment deployment, productivity constraints, access readiness and inter-discipline handovers.
• Coordinate field observations from Civil, Electrical, QA/QC, HSE, QS and Commissioning resources for cluster action closure.
• Escalate material, design, safety, quality or interface constraints to the Solar Site Team Leader.
• Maintain cluster completion, punch-point and handover-readiness status.

Skills

Site leadership

Team coordination

Problem solving

Effective communication

Safety & quality focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Job description

Company Description

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We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

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Job Description

The Solar PMC Construction Manager will oversee the complete construction lifecycle of a landmark GW solar asset. This role demands master-level execution strategies to handle massive logistics pipelines, multi-contractor EPC frameworks, and extensive civil and electrical infrastructure development across thousands of acres of land.

• Minimum of +10 - 15 years of heavy infrastructure construction experience, with a mandatory 5+ years managing mega-scale solar projects (300MW to GW+ scale). Direct experience with mega-scale solar park designs in India is highly advantageous.
• Coordinate PMC monitoring within assigned Solar clusters and maintain disciplined work front control from civil release through electrical completion.
• Coordinates work front surveillance; EPC controls execution methodology and labour, while discipline engineers validate their technical inspection scope.

Core Duties Responsibilities

• Plan PMC inspection coverage in line with EPC look-ahead plans and accessible work fronts.
• Synchronize massive, multi-front civil works, including millions of structural piles, tracking systems, and solar module installations.
• Monitor construction sequencing across piling/foundations, MMS/tracker, modules, DC/AC works, IDT/MV interfaces, Balance of Plant (BoP), SCADA/control systems, and high-voltage grid synchronization protocols monitored by the Solar Field Engineer.
• Review manpower/equipment deployment, productivity constraints, access readiness and inter-discipline handovers.
• Coordinate field observations from Civil, Electrical, QA/QC, HSE, QS and Commissioning resources for cluster action closure.
• Escalate material, design, safety, quality or interface constraints to the Solar Site Team Leader.
• Maintain cluster completion, punch-point and handover-readiness status.

Principal Client-Facing Outputs

• Cluster look-ahead monitoring and constraint log.
• Cluster completion/punch status summary.

Workfront readiness and handover confirmation inputs

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline. PMP or equivalent execution certification is highly preferred.

Additional Information

Key Competencies

• Strong site leadership and team coordination
• Problem-solving and decision-making under site constraints
• Effective communication with multi-stakeholders
• High commitment to safety and quality
• Result-oriented execution mindset

Key Focus Areas (Site-Level Execution)

• Safe and timely construction of substations and transmission systems
• Quality assurance and compliance with specifications
• Effective contractor and interface management
• Smooth commissioning and grid integration
• Real-time progress monitoring and reporting

Additional Information

• Willingness to work at remote project sites
• Experience in large-scale, multi-location infrastructure projects preferred

Alignment with Discipline Leads (Site Level)

• Electrical Lead: Execution of HV/EHV systems, testing commissioning
• Civil Lead: Foundations, structures, GIS buildings, and site development
• IC Lead: SCADA, SAS, and communication systems
• QA/QC Lead: Inspection, testing, and quality compliance
• HSE Lead: Safety implementation and monitoring

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