Project Manager

Solarsure; Indore District; On-site; INR 8,00,000 - 12,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar energy company is seeking a project manager to lead solar EPC projects in Indore District, Madhya Pradesh. The role involves coordinating with internal teams, managing contractors on-site, and ensuring timely execution and quality of projects. Candidates should have 4–8 years of experience in solar EPC projects, strong skills in contractor management, and a B.Tech/B.E in relevant fields. The position requires a site-oriented mindset and willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience managing Solar EPC projects (PM-KUSUM/Captive/C&I).
• Proven track record in handling contractor-based execution models.
• Site-oriented mindset; willing to travel or stay at site when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned solar EPC projects from kickoff to commissioning.
• Review LOI/LOA and finalize execution scope with Sales and Design teams.
• Maintain weekly progress dashboards and review daily reports.

Skills

Solar EPC project management

Contractor management

Civil and electrical installation workflows

Excel proficiency

Gantt tools usage

Project tracking dashboards

Education

B.Tech/B.E in Electrical/Civil/Mechanical preferred

Job description

Coordinates With

• Design & Engineering
• Vendor/Procurement Team (for material dispatch)
• QA/QC Team (who manage Site Engineers)
• Customer Support & After-Sales
• Liaison & Regulatory
• Finance

Purpose

To lead assigned solar EPC projects from kickoff to commissioning, ensuring timely execution and quality through structured coordination with internal teams and direct management of contractor teams on-site.

Key Responsibilities

📅 Project Planning & Kickoff

• Review LOI/LOA and finalize execution scope with Sales and Design teams
• Prepare project execution timeline and define milestones
• Coordinate execution plans with vendor/procurement team for material delivery and with Customer Support & After-Sales team for commissioning alignment

🏗️ Execution & Contractor Management

• Lead and oversee all on-site execution through QA/QC and Site Engineers
• Directly manage civil and electrical contractors, including deployment, productivity, and site-level coordination
• Ensure all activities follow approved technical drawings, BOQ, and work orders
• Resolve on-ground bottlenecks in labor, equipment, or access with support from QA/QC team

📋 Approvals & Documentation

• Track CEIG, SLDC, net metering, and local DISCOM approvals through Liaison team
• Ensure proper filing of:
  • Stage completion reports
  • Test results (IR, continuity, performance)
  • Commissioning and handover documents

✅ Quality & Safety Coordination

• Review and close out issues reported by QA/QC Engineers
• Ensure Site Engineers follow daily activity checklist and quality SOPs
• Enforce safety compliance through coordination with HSE Officer and QA/QC team

📊 Reporting

• Maintain weekly progress dashboards
• Review daily reports from QA/QC and elevate blockers (delays, contractor issues, HSE violations) to Head of Projects
• Ensure cross-department syncs to avoid delays in handover

KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)

• On-time delivery of key execution milestones
• Snag-free quality inspection at handover
• Effective contractor deployment and productivity
• Timely resolution of site-level escalations
• Accurate and actionable weekly project reports

Qualifications & Skills

• 4–8 year's experience managing Solar EPC projects (PM-KUSUM/Captive/C&I)
• Proven track record in handling contractor-based execution models
• Strong command over civil, MMS, electrical installation workflows
• Proficiency in Excel, Gantt tools, and project tracking dashboards
• B.Tech/B.E in Electrical/Civil/Mechanical preferred
• Site-oriented mindset; willing to travel or stay at site when needed