Manager - Management Consulting

Mercados Energy Markets; Bhopal; On-site; INR 1 - 2; Full time

Job summary

Mercados Energy Markets is seeking a seasoned Contract Management Expert (Conventional / Renewables) to lead PPA/ bidding and contract management for thermal, wind and solar projects in India. The role involves regulatory compliance under CERC/SERC, change in law considerations, and project monitoring across conventional and non-conventional sources.

Experience in PPAs/FSAs, tariff-based bidding and dispute resolution will be essential, with responsibilities including RFP/PPA preparation and

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of post-qualification experience, incl. 5+ years in power sector handling PPAs and related contracts for thermal, wind, and solar projects in India.
• Experience with PPAs, FSAs, and related project documents.
• Regulatory and contractual aspects of power sector.

Responsibilities

• Prepare RFPs and PPAs, manage bid processes and contract administration.
• Monitor projects and respond to regulatory queries for conventional and renewables.
• Coordinate resource adequacy plans and liaise with stakeholders/utilities.
• Coordinate meetings among stakeholders and assess tariffs; compare RE initiatives with other states.

Skills

PPAs/FSAs knowledge

Tariff-based bidding

CERC/SERC regulations

Regulatory dispute resolution

Education

B.E./B.Tech + MBA (Power Management/Finance/Construction)

Postgraduate in Energy/Infrastructure/Regulatory Law

Job description

A. About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Contract Management Expert (Conventional / Renewables). The role involves tariff-based competitive bidding, CERC/SERC regulations, and change in law/force majeure provisions. The expert will support in preparation of RFP, PPA, Bid process management, Contract management, Project monitoring, replies to Regulatory related queries for Conventional and Non-Conventional sources. The role also requires preparation of Resource adequacy plan, coordination with stakeholder departments and utilities related to the same. Coordination for meetings among stakeholders. Assessment of tariff and comparison of other RE initiatives with other states.

B. Detailed expectations from the role:

• Proven experience in understanding of PPAs, FSAs, and related project documents.
• Familiarity with tariff-based competitive bidding, CERC/SERC regulations, and change in law/force majeure provisions.
• Exposure to regulatory and contractual dispute resolution before CERC, SERCs, or APTEL.

C. Required skill set

Minimum 8 years of post-qualification experience, including at least 5 years in the power sector handling Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and related contracts for thermal, wind, and solar projects under construction or operation in India

• Experience in understanding of PPAs, FSAs, and related project documents
• Regulatory and contractual aspects related to power sector.

D. Education and Experience

• B.E/B.Tech + MBA (Power Management/Finance/ Construction Management) from a recognized university/ institution.
• Postgraduate qualification in Energy/ Infrastructure/ Regulatory Law shall be preferred