Head - Transmission Line Construction

Apraava; India; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Apraava Energy in India seeks a senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end execution of 400/765 kV transmission line projects. You will drive project planning, resource mobilization, and construction management across sites, ensuring safety and compliance.

Responsibilities cover quality control, contract and stakeholder management, change control, and approvals with regulatory bodies. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in RoW strategies, risk mitigation, and team leadership.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in PM and construction of EHV transmission lines.
• Experience with RoW strategies, regulatory approvals, and cross-agency coordination.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strong safety culture and risk management approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement PM plan for 400 & 765 kV lines.
• Coordinate RoW clearances with corporate teams.
• Develop project schedules and resource estimates.
• Monitor site performance and implement improvements.
• Lead resources mobilization during delays.
• Ensure quality plans and site compliance.
• Manage contracts, procurement, and vendor performance.
• Ensure HSSE standards and incident prevention.

Skills

Project management

RoW planning

Safety & HSSE

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Project Management

  • Develop and Implement Project Management plan based on site experience, TSA requirement and site conditions for 400 & 765 kV Transmission Lines
  • Develop and implement effective strategies to obtain RoW Clearances in co-ordination with other corporate teams
  • Develop Time schedule as per Project Management strategy and estimate resource like material, manpower, tools, equipment, service etc.
  • Review site performance reports and suggest improvement plans to enhance performance standards.
  • Respond to site requirements for resource mobilization in the event of delay.
  • Lead development and evaluation of alternatives where resources are not available to mitigate delays.
  • Instruct to prepare proper system to trend equipment health on dashboard features for easy access to critical information.
  • Explore improved methods in construction/installation and implement the same if applicable.
  • Plan in advance for Power Line/NHAI/Railway /Forest/Wildlife approval, if applicable.
  • The main objective is to optimize completion schedule with proactive planning and reduce idling of manpower/resources.

• Quality management

  • Oversee Preparation and Implementation of Field Quality Plans
  • Ensure implementation of Quality requirements at site and for any deviations consult with Head (transmission) and technical support.
  • Co-ordinate with quality consultants and implement the recommendations for remedial measures.
  • The main objective is to control construction quality at the site.

• Construction Management

  • Form construction team and allocate responsibility as per Apraava Energy standard and maintain consistency across assets. Provide guidance to site construction team and for any issue report to head - transmission
  • Prepare standard construction procedure and assist site team for enforcement
  • Prepare Emergency crisis plans and embark on a critical support system to help the site team to deal with any emergency/crisis situations.
  • Prepare and implement major Power line crossing plan, Highway crossing, River crossing plan, PTCC documents, Railway crossing, manage and co-ordination with authority and obtain the approval.
  • Attending Project Construction co-ordination committee meeting.
  • Implement Apraava Energy HSSE standard and practice fully at site and train sub-ordinate to imbibe safety culture.

• Material Management

  • Instruct team members for a systematic approach towards procurement of all project items.
  • Monitor store processes and its implementation as per Apraava guidelines.
  • Guide for procurement criteria. Review procurement quantities in line with criteria.
  • Review and recommended procurement /service request (technical as well as commercial)
  • Prepare and track business procurement plan with commercial team to ensure availability of material/service at right time.
  • Monitor for transparency of purchase actions by subordinates. Plan and discuss options and get approval from supervisor for various procurement criteria for efficient, economical, and reliable procurement actions.
  • Ultimate objective is timely procurement, and items/materials should be defect free in procurement actions.

• Change Management and Process documentation

  • Guide and instruct to develop technical specifications, design, and drawings of changes in process or new project. Instruct to prepare drawings, procedure and carry out documentation for areas where it does not exist.
  • Review document quality, adequacy of design for long term suitability. Seek supervisor’s approval for the same.
  • Ensure that for any modification/change, Apraava Energy system of change management to be followed. Monitor its compliance and resolve issues if any.
  • Monitor proper final protocols, drawings, and documentation from vendor in case new activities are to be executed. Instruct and monitor vendor to have installations, commissioning and handling over done as per requirement and scope. Include required training in new installation in the scope of vendor and monitor its delivery.
  • The above activities are to be performed in order to have a positive short-term and long-term impact on changes in the system.

• Statutory Compliances

  • Monitor statutory compliances through monthly report/ compliance management system.
  • Instruct immediate and proactive action in case of any potential noncompliance.
  • Inform superior in case of any noncompliance.
  • Arrange quick actions for any noncompliance. Seek management help to address noncompliance quickly.
  • Also, co-ordinate with various statutory bodies/ agencies on behalf of site team and represent to meeting/ forum discussion as and when required.
  • Ensure Team managers have zero statutory noncompliance as per Apraava Energy standard.

• Stakeholder Management / Relationship Management

  • Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with the state government utility, Central Power Utility, Regulatory body to help in timely addressing of local issues such as right of way issues and Payment issues.

• Contract Management

  • Review the contractor’s performance. Also endorse monthly performance during invoice processing.
  • Device system to provide feedback to contractors on their performance regularly.
  • Right of Way Handling, management & payment to various stakeholders with highest integrity.
  • The main purpose of this activity is to ensure conformity to contractors with respect to agreement and performance.

• HSSE Management

  • Monitor HSSE performance of all teams against defined objective & targets. Guide and instruct ways to improve SHE performance.
  • Support site team in internal and external HSSE audits/ HSSE round reports. Also monitor audit/round outcome and its speedy compliances.
  • Provide strategic input in preparation of Risk assessment and MCP. Produce JSEAS for all maintenance activities.
  • Conduct site rounds and PJO to monitor SHE compliances during the job and identify gaps.
  • Prepare list of all statutory site requirement and ensure compliance.
  • Contribute during internal & external audits.
  • HSSE management is one of prime responsibility and must be followed religiously.

• People Management

  • Identify and deploy action items for competency development in the team.
  • Engage with team members. Direct and guide team on functional issues.
  • Challenge and motivate the team for growth.
  • Resolve escalated conflicts and grievances.
  • Set clear and objective goals for the team and drive them towards achieving these goals.
  • Conduct appraisal and identify training needs.
  • The purpose is that you must maintain and increase team productivity and ensure team member satisfaction.

DECISIONS

Decisions made by job holder

As per the defined authority matrix

Manpower/teams deployment, Material allocation at respective sites

Recommendations to or approval by superior

Approval for procurement and budget

Approval for any change/modification in equipment/system design, contract, and contractor performance

INTERACTIONS

Internal Clients

Roles you need to interact with inside the organization to enable success in your day-to-day work

• Business Development, Contracts, Commercial, HR & Admin, HSSE, Finance, Legal functions
• Functional Superior - For approvals as per CMAM requirements, defined HR policies and Apraava Energy policies.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Educational Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of the EHV Transmission line construction activities upto 765 kV.
• Capability to plan and implement effective RoW strategies
• Sound knowledge & experience of Safety rules, permit to work system, TL Construction management
• Candidate is expected to implement Apraava Energy safety rules during the construction phase.
• Planning and co-ordination, teamwork, analytical and logical thinking, attention to detail.

Relevant and total years of Experience

Overall Experience: 20 + years in Project Management and Construction of EHV Transmission Lines and worked on 765 kV Projects