Project Manager - Hydro Power Projects

B Fouress; Hosakote; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free transport

Subsidized canteen

Statutory benefits including superann.

Job summary

B. Fouress Pvt. Ltd. in Hosakote, Karnataka is seeking a Manager Projects for Hydro Power Projects. You will lead end-to-end project execution from handover to erection, commissioning and closure, ensuring timelines, budgets and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a BE in Mechanical or Electrical, 12–18 years in project management, and preference for hydro power experience with PMP.

Qualifications

• BE in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• 12 to 18 years of experience in project management within an engineering organization.
• Preference for Hydro Power Projects experience with PMP Certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strong customer relationships and ensure adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate end-to-end project execution from handover to erection, commissioning and closure.
• Prepare project plans, budgets, cash flows, and milestones; monitor progress and report MIS to management.
• Lead and coach project teams, drive performance, and implement process improvements.

Skills

Project management

Education

B.E. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

MANEGER PROJECTS - HYDRO POWER PROJECTS

Company Profile
B. Fouress Pvt. Ltd., Hoskote, Bangalore is a leading manufacturer of hydro turbines and a provider of electro-mechanical equipment for small hydro power plants in India and overseas.
For more information, visit www.bflhydro.com

.Qualifications & Experience

• B.E. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 12 to 18 years of experience in project management within an engineering organization
• Preference for candidates from the Hydro Power Projects industry with PMP Certification

Role Context

The Manager Projects is a key business influencer at BFL and plays a critical role in project execution, customer satisfaction, and revenue realization.
The role involves end-to-end responsibility for successful project execution right from handover by the marketing team to erection, commissioning, and final project closure while ensuring:

• Adherence to timelines and budgets
• Positive cash flow and contribution margins
• Strong and enduring customer relationships
• Repeat business opportunities

The position also serves as the single point of contact for customers on all project matters (except credit extension approvals).

Detailed Duties & Responsibilities

1. Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong, non-contractual customer relationships
• Build customer trust through value engineering and optimized project solutions without price erosion
• Maintain effective communication with all project stakeholders
• Address customer concerns and complaints promptly
• Act as the primary BFL representative for all project-related interactions

2. Project Strategy

• Ensure complete project handover from the Marketing team with all required documentation
• Prepare a comprehensive Project Executive Summary with inputs from HODs covering:
• Execution strategy
• Manufacturing strategy
• Logistics strategy
• Erection & commissioning strategy
• Procurement strategy

3. Financial Management

• Prepare and monitor project budgets and cash flows
• Develop billing break-ups and track payment milestones
• Assess customer payment capability and follow up proactively
• Ensure projects are executed within approved timelines and budgets
• Safeguard contribution margins through effective cost control

4. Project Execution

• Develop and obtain approval for detailed project plans aligned with customer requirements
• Submit monthly progress reports to the Chief of Contracts (by 5th of every month)
• Maintain and update a master project tracking sheet until project closure
• Participate in weekly cash-flow review meetings and achieve targets
• Prepare and review weekly dispatch plans
• Ensure value-engineered and optimized designs are implemented
• Coordinate quality inspections as per schedule and standards
• Review draft Letters of Credit (LC) with the CFO before customer submission
• Share QAP and storage procedures with customers along with initial drawings
• Ensure proper site storage, handling, and protection of dispatched materials
• Submit approved vendor lists to SCM (Bought-Out)
• Provide agreed E&C mandays, spares, and tools list to the E&C Department
• Ensure timely erection and commissioning as per schedule
• Maintain a project pending activities tracker
• Obtain project completion and handover certificates
• Conduct project closure meetings

5. Management Reporting

• Conduct periodic project review meetings and document MOM with action points
• Provide timely MIS reports to core management for decision-making and performance tracking

6. People & Team Management

• Coach and guide team members to achieve business objectives
• Drive performance management, competency development, and training initiatives
• Collaborate with HR to retain high performers and foster a transparent work culture
• Implement process improvements and industry best practices
• Handle administrative responsibilities (leave approvals, expense approvals, etc.)

Benefits:

• Free transport, subsidized canteen, all statutory benefits, including superannuation.