Project Head – AP / Telangana (Solar/ Wind)

Growth For Impact; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Growth For Impact is seeking a senior Project Lead to manage end-to-end EPC activities for solar and wind projects in Telangana and nearby regions. You will drive schedules, resources, and execution with a focus on safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will coordinate with design and engineering teams, supervise civil, electrical, and grid works, and liaise with regulators and utilities. Telugu fluency is essential to effectively lead local teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in EPC construction of solar and wind projects.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent Telugu with ability to manage local teams, authorities and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead lifecycle of Solar and Wind EPC projects from pre-construction to commissioning.
• Develop detailed project schedules, resource plans, and execution strategies for multiple sites.
• Coordinate with Design & Engineering for drawings, load analysis, and technical reviews.
• Oversee site mobilization, civil works, module/WTG installation, electrical works, and grid connectivity.
• Monitor contractors and labour for safety, productivity, and compliance with regulations.
• Lead testing, commissioning, and energisation activities per regulatory requirements.
• Own project budgets, cost tracking, and cashflow management.
• Mentor regional project teams to drive operational excellence.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, utilities, government bodies, and stakeholders.

Skills

Construction management

Electrical works

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Job description

ROLE

• Lead complete lifecycle of Solar and Wind EPC projects from pre-construction to commissioning
• Develop detailed project schedules, resource plans, and execution strategies for multiple sites
• Ensure timely achievement of key milestones including land readiness, equipment delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning
• Coordinate with the Design & Engineering team for project-specific drawings, load analysis, and technical feasibility reviews
• Oversee site mobilization, construction activities, civil works, module/WTG installation, electrical works, and grid connectivity
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, technical specifications, and approved construction methodologies
• Monitor performance of contractors, subcontractors, and labour workforce; ensure contractual adherence and productivity
• Lead testing, commissioning, and energisation activities as per regulatory and utility requirements
• Ensure seamless handover of completed assets to the Asset Management/O&M teams
• Liaise with state DISCOMs, Transco, SLDC, CEIG, NOC providers, and other regulatory bodies
• Ensure compliance with AP & TS-specific electrical, safety, and renewable energy regulations
• Drive EHS culture across all project sites; ensure zero deviations and zero-fatality execution
• Own project budgets, cost tracking, and cashflows
• Ensure procurement planning and material availability in coordination with SCM
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies to avoid delays and cost overruns
• Lead a multidisciplinary team of Project Managers, Site Engineers, Quality, EHS and Contractors
• Mentor & develop regional project teams to drive operational excellence
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, utilities, government agencies, and local stakeholders

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong understanding of construction, installation, electrical works, and commissioning processes
• Excellent stakeholder management across clients, contractors, utilities, government bodies
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Fluent in Telugu – must be able to manage local teams, authorities, and vendors effectively