Project Manager

Buhler & Scherler (india) Private Limited; Electronic City; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Buhler & Scherler India Pvt Ltd. invites an experienced Project Manager Electrical to lead industrial electrical projects from engineering through to commissioning in Bengaluru.

The role requires hands-on leadership of engineering, procurement, and on-site teams, with responsibility for schedule, budget, safety, and quality. You will design and review power distribution concepts, coordinate with utilities and vendors, and ensure compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• B.Tech/BE in Electronics & Communications or Electrical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical project management.
• Experience in HT metering, transformers, LT kiosks and APFC panels.
• Experience with project management software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute industrial electrical projects from order handover to customer acceptance.
• Develop load lists, single-line diagrams and BOQs.
• Size and coordinate HT metering, transformers, LT kiosks, and sub-distribution panels.
• Lead site installation, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Ensure compliance with electrical standards and EHS requirements.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, safety, and risk.
• Coordinate with customers, consultants, utilities, vendors, and contractors.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Team management

Planning

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Education

B.Tech / BE in Electronics & Communications, Electrical

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Job Description

Job Title : Project Manager Electrical

Company : Buhler & Scherler India Pvt Ltd.

Department : Project Management

Location : Bangalore

Position : Permanent

Responsibilities & Duties

• Plan and execute industrial electrical projects from order handover through engineering, procurement, installation, commissioning and final customer acceptance.
• Calculate and manage total connected load, demand load, maximum demand, diversity, power factor and future capacity requirements for the complete plant.
• Develop/review load lists, single-line diagrams, power-distribution philosophy, layouts, cable schedules and BOQs.
• Size and coordinate HT metering, transformers, LT kiosks, LTDBs, APFC panels, MCCs and sub-distribution panels, considering spare capacity, protection, selectivity, fault level and statutory requirements.
• Review power/control cable sizing for ampacity, voltage drop, short-circuit withstand, installation conditions and derating; coordinate routing, termination and earthing.
• Review motors and drives, including ratings, duty, starting current, DOL/star-delta/soft starter/VFD selection, protection and PLC/automation interfaces.
• Own project scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, safety, risk management, cash flow and progress reporting; control variations and contractual deliverables.
• Coordinate customers, consultants, utilities, internal disciplines, vendors and contractors; resolve technical and commercial interfaces promptly.
• Prepare technical specifications, evaluate vendor offers, review drawings/documents and monitor procurement, inspection and delivery.
• Lead site installation, testing, energisation and commissioning through qualified personnel; manage punch points, documentation, training and handover.
• Ensure compliance with approved specifications, applicable electrical standards, EHS requirements and company quality processes.

Education

B.Tech / BE in Electronics & Communications, Electrical

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical project management, electrical consulting firms, preferably in construction, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.
• Proven track record of managing complex electrical projects from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems involving HT metering, transformers, LT kiosks, LTDBs, APFC panels, power cabling and sub-distribution panels
• Experience with project management software

Professional competency

Language, EDP : All Microsoft tools, Cost analysis, Technical Liaison

Methodological competency

Methodological competency (Leadership) :

• Lead and manage a team of electrical engineers, technicians, and subcontractors to ensure project milestones are met.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to team members.
• Conduct regular meetings to review project progress and resolve issues.

Personal Competency

• Execution skills
• Learning orientation
• Quality orientation
• Analytical skills
• Planning & organizing skills
• Presentation skills

Work Environment

• This role is an office-based position however may require frequent site visits and time spent at project locations.
• Must be willing to work in both office and field environments, ensuring hands-on involvement during project implementation.
• Some travel may be required to meet with clients, contractors, and vendors.

Location & Shift Timings

• Base location - Bengaluru (Electronic City Phase1).
• Travel Requirements - 5~10% Based on project requirements
• Work Schedule - Work from office only.
• Shift Timings - 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM (Monday to Friday)