Manager - EHV Electrical

Ib Vogt; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Interesting and challenging tasks

International work environment

Professional development opportunities

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

ib vogt is seeking a Site Manager to lead field operations across construction sites in India. You will coordinate subcontractors for civil, mechanical, and electrical works, monitor progress and quality, and ensure alignment with the PM plan.

This role requires hands-on management of 66 KV and above grid elements and close collaboration with HO and local stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 8–11 years in land procurement/acquisition for large utility projects, a safe-work mindset, and fluency

Qualifications

• 8–11 years of hands-on experience in land procurement/acquisition for Solar/Wind projects (MP).
• Knowledge of EHV substations, transmission lines up to 220kV, and IS/CPWD standards.
• Commitment to safety and safe working environment for employees.
• Excellent communication in English and Hindi with contractors and authorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with local subcontractors for civil/mechanical/electrical works.
• Record quality/work progress with photos and logs; manage field data daily.
• Oversee materials delivery, storage, and 70% field work in extreme weather.
• Ensure site schedules align with PM plan and project milestones.
• Manage vendor teams and daily progress reporting; verify joint measurement sheets.

Skills

Site management

Coordination

Construction safety

GPS & mapping

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree or certifications

Tools

GPS instruments

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

Established in 2002, ib vogt GmbH is specialized in the Development, Design and Engineering, Financing, EPC and Operation of solar power and provides turnkey solar power plant solutions to investors internationally.

As a manufacturer-independent integrated developer, the company focuses on tailor-made solar power plant solutions that maximize lifecycle performance and returns.

Since 2009, ib vogt has commissioned plants with a capacity of almost 2 Gigawatt. We employ over 840 specialists, in all areas of the solar power plant value chain in over 40 countries. The company operates internationally from offices in Spain Germany, Italy, Netherlands, France, Poland, USA, Australia, United Kingdom, Panama, India and Southeast Asia.

Job Description

Role & Responsibilities:

You shall perform the following functions including but not limited to:

• Site Manager will need to coordinate with local subcontractors for various sub- tasks, particularly the mechanical /Civil / electrical works.
• Ensure accurate and timely collection and recording of quality/ work progress (photos, daily logs, etc.).
• Monitor progress, oversee delivery of materials, and arrange for safe storage. Site Manager shall spend 70% of the time working in the field, and sometimes in extreme weather conditions.
• Co-ordination from site to HO and implement experience on projects Site management methodologies while project execution.
• Site management and administration skills for construction activities including arrangement of construction power, water, travel, accommodation, pantry etc.
• Precise understanding of civil, mechanical and electrical drawings and implementations of 66 KV and above EHV Project elements like feeder bay and metering at the Grid Sub Stations, Transmission Lines and Pooling Sub Stations.
• Management of skilled and un-skilled workers/ 3rd party supervisors at Site.
• Should be able to implement project schedule as per PM Plan and strategy.
• Able to take Site level decisions for construction progress, in compliance with quality checks and inspection before and during civil work, electrical works, mechanical works etc.
• Should have proper understanding of Erection, and Testing and pre-commissioning checks of equipment(s) like Power Transformers, HT Panels, LT Panels, Scada, HV/ EHV Cables, Metering System etc. and its commissioning checks and submit reports as and when required.
• Should be able to align/ arrange required machinery for construction at site and handle material management and its documentations.
• Site management of vendor’s team for their respective works.
• Implementation of regular plan of action, inspection, daily progress reporting, joint measurement sheet verification etc.
• Co-ordination with contractors and his team at site.
• Person shall be responsible for solving all type of ROWs of EHV works and managing task on end-to-end basis.

Qualifications

Qualification and Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from any recognized institute.
• Advanced degree or professional certifications in related fields.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 - 11 years of hands‑on experience in in Land procurement/ acquisition in Madhya Pradesh for Solar and Wind Projects.

Technical Expertise:

• Knowledge and experience into construction of EHV Substation and Transmission lines upto 220KV HV and LV Systems, Latest Work-related Manuals, Knowledge of standard practices and relevant IS/ CPWD standards of erection & installation and testing equipment and components.
• A personal commitment to a safe working environment for their employees
• Versatile in understanding & use of GPS instruments, .kmz files, revenue maps etc.

Preferred Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills to interact with clients, team members, and authorities.
• Having proven track record of land acquisition for large Utility based projects in Madhya Pradesh state.
• Leadership ability level-Moderate (team building, coaching, mentoring, change management, advising)
• Multi-tasking ability (prioritize, organize, schedule work)
• Ability to document and report job progress clearly.
• Should possess good communication in English and Hindi with good interpersonal skills to deal with Contractors, Utility Staff and Engineers
• This position will be located at the construction sites in Indian States.

Additional Information

We offer you:

• Interesting and challenging tasks
• A truly international working environment with colleagues from all over the world
• An open-minded, friendly and highly motivated team.
• Great opportunities for professional and personal development
• competitive remuneration (based on experience)

We know that no candidate ticks every box. If this role excites you and you believe you can make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

At ib vogt, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives drives innovation and helps us better serve the global communities we operate in. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other protected status.

We strive to create an accessible recruitment process for all candidates and are happy to discuss reasonable accommodations to support your application. As a global company, we acknowledge that accessibility provisions may vary by location depending on local infrastructure and legal requirements. If you have a disability or require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we will do our best to support you.