Project Manager - Electrical | GIS Substation |

Gvpr Engineers; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Gvpr Engineers in Mumbai is seeking a Project Manager ELECTRICAL to lead end-to-end electrical execution for transmission and distribution projects. The role requires planning, coordination, and monitoring from engineering to testing and handover, ensuring substations, lines, and distribution networks meet design and safety standards.

You will review designs, specifications, and shop drawings, coordinate with civil, mechanical, planning, QA/QC, safety, and commercial teams, and drive timely

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end electrical execution for transmission and distribution projects.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor electrical works from engineering through testing and handover.
• Review electrical designs, drawings, BOQs, specifications, SLDs and technical documents.
• Ensure proper execution of transmission lines, substations, distribution networks, and associated electrical systems.
• Provide technical guidance for resolving site‑level electrical issues and coordinate with other teams.

Job description

• JOB DESCRIPTION :Project Manager ELECTRICAL (POWER TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION)
• KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• 1. Project Execution & Technical Leadership - Lead end-to-end electrical execution for transmission and distribution
• projects. - Plan, coordinate, and monitor electrical works from engineering and procurement through testing,
• commissioning, and handover. - Review electrical designs, drawings, BOQs, specifications, SLDs, and technical
• documents. - Ensure proper execution of transmission lines, substations, distribution networks, and associated
• electrical systems. - Provide technical guidance for resolving site-level electrical issues. - Coordinate with civil,
• mechanical, planning, procurement, QA/QC, safety, and commercial teams.
• 2. Transmission & Distribution Works - Oversee execution of: - EHV/HV/MV transmission lines - Substations and
• switchyards - Distribution lines and networks - HT/LT systems - Transformers and associated equipment - GIS/AIS
• substations - Switchgear, breakers, isolators, CTs/PTs and protection systems - Cables and cable trenches - Earthing
• and lightning protection systems - SCADA, metering and control systems - Street lighting and auxiliary electrical
• systems, where applicable - Ensure compliance with approved drawings, technical specifications, and applicable
• standards.
• 3. Engineering & Design Coordination - Review engineering deliverables and identify design gaps before execution. -
• Coordinate with consultants, design teams, clients, and statutory authorities. - Review technical submittals, material
• approvals, method statements, and shop drawings. - Ensure constructability and value engineering wherever possible.
• 4. Procurement & Vendor Management - Coordinate with procurement for timely availability of electrical materials
• and equipment. - Review technical specifications and vendor offers. - Participate in technical evaluation and vendor
• finalization. - Monitor manufacturing, inspection, testing, dispatch, and delivery of critical electrical equipment. -
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors for timely execution.
• 5. Testing & Commissioning - Plan and supervise pre-commissioning and commissioning activities. - Ensure testing of
• transformers, switchgear, cables, CT/PT, protection systems, batteries, earthing, and other electrical equipment. -
• Coordinate relay testing, protection coordination, functional testing, and energization activities. - Ensure completion of
• punch points and documentation before handover. - Coordinate with utility/client authorities for approvals and
• energization.
• 6. Project Planning & Monitoring - Develop electrical execution plans, schedules, manpower plans, and resource
• requirements. - Monitor progress against project milestones. - Identify delays, constraints, and critical activities and
• implement corrective actions. - Coordinate with the planning team for weekly and monthly progress reviews. - Ensure
• timely completion of electrical works in line with overall project targets.
• 7. Quality Management - Ensure implementation of approved Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures. - Ensure
• inspections and testing are carried out as per ITP and project specifications. - Monitor NCRs, quality observations, and
• corrective/preventive actions. - Ensure proper documentation of inspection and testing records. - Coordinate with the
• QA/QC team and client representatives during inspections.
• 8. Safety & Statutory Compliance - Ensure strict compliance with electrical safety requirements and company HSE
• policies. - Ensure safe working practices for HT/EHV systems, transmission lines, substations, and energized
• equipment. - Implement permit-to-work, LOTO, isolation, earthing, and electrical safety procedures. - Ensure
• compliance with applicable CEA regulations, electrical inspectorate requirements, and relevant Indian/IEC standards. -
• Promote a strong safety culture across all electrical project teams.
• 9. Cost & Commercial Management - Monitor electrical project costs and control budget overruns. - Review BOQ
• quantities, variations, extra items, and deviations. - Support estimation and tendering teams for new projects. - Identify
• opportunities for cost optimization and value engineering. - Coordinate with commercial/contracts teams regarding
• subcontractor and vendor issues.
• 10. Client & Stakeholder Management - Act as the senior electrical point of contact for clients, consultants, utilities,
• and statutory authorities. - Attend technical and progress review meetings. - Resolve technical and execution-related
• issues with stakeholders. - Maintain strong client relationships and ensure customer satisfaction.
• 11. Team Leadership - Lead and mentor Electrical Managers, Project Managers, Construction Managers, Engineers,
• Supervisors, and technicians. - Define responsibilities and performance expectations for the electrical team. - Assess
• manpower requirements and support recruitment of competent electrical professionals. - Develop technical capability
• and succession planning within the department. - Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.