Power Project Manager

Cecubeindia; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager – Electrical to lead and manage power projects across South India. The ideal candidate will have 8-15 years of experience in electrical power projects, strong leadership and communication skills, and expertise in risk management. Responsibilities include scheduling, client coordination, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. A B.Tech in Electrical Engineering and preferred experience in solar or renewable energy projects are required.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of experience in electrical power projects.
• 3-5 years in Project Manager role required.
• Experience in South India projects mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of electrical power projects across South India.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor project activities.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, vendors, and internal teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Risk Mitigation

Project Scheduling

Education

B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical Engineering

MBA/PGDM in Project Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager – Electrical (Power Projects)

Job Summary:

CeCube Engineering India Pvt. Ltd. is looking for a dynamic and experienced Project Manager – Electrical to handle and execute power projects across South India. The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end project management, ensuring timely delivery, quality compliance, cost control, and strong client coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead execution of electrical power projects (Transmission / Distribution / Substation / Solar) across South India
• Plan, schedule, and monitor project activities to ensure timely completion within budget
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, vendors, and internal teams
• Manage multiple project sites and ensure smooth operations
• Oversee manpower planning, material management, and site progress
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications, safety standards, and statutory norms
• Prepare and review:
  • BOQ, cost estimation, and billing
  • Project schedules (MS Project / Primavera)
  • DPR, MIS, and progress reports
• Handle contractual and commercial aspects including client billing and vendor management
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure proper testing, commissioning, and project handover
• Lead and mentor site engineers and project teams
• Strong knowledge of power systems (HT/LT, substations, transmission lines)
• Proven experience in multi-location project handling (South India preferred)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Good understanding of contracts, costing, and billing processes
• Familiarity with IS/IEC standards and safety compliance
• Proficiency in MS Project / Primavera / Excel

Qualifications:

• B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical Engineering
• MBA/PGDM in Project Management (preferred)

Experience:

• 8–15 years in electrical power projects
• Minimum 3–5 years in Project Manager role
• Prior experience in South India projects is mandatory

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in 132kV / 220kV / 400kV substations or transmission projects
• Exposure to solar / renewable energy projects
• Experience in EPC project execution