Senior Lead- Project Execution

GMR Group; Delhi; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

GMR Group in India seeks a Senior Lead Project Execution to drive end-to-end execution, delivery, and commissioning of renewable energy projects (Solar, Wind, Hybrid, Storage). You will lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage BoP costing, engineering oversight, contracts, and stakeholder coordination across sites, with frequent travel.

This senior leadership role requires 15–18 years of experience in the Indian renewable energy sector and proven expertise in project management, BoP costing, and

Qualifications

• 15-18 years in project execution of large-scale solar, wind, hybrid, or RE + storage projects in India.
• Strong expertise in BoP engineering and costing (civil, electrical, mechanical).
• Good knowledge of WTGs, solar modules, inverters, transformers, switchyard construction, transmission line works, and SCADA systems.
• Experience executing projects of 100 MW+ in Solar OR Wind (preferred: hybrid projects).
• The role is project-site based and will require frequent travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead complete lifecycle of RE projects from Notice-to-Proceed (NTP) to COD.
• Prepare, review, and drive Project Execution Plans, resource plans, risk registers, and quality assurance processes.
• Develop and monitor project schedules using MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent PM platforms.
• Lead weekly & monthly progress review meetings with internal teams, EPC partners, OEMs, and contractors.
• Adherence to project schedule and milestone completion; budget compliance and cost optimization.
• Manage EPC contractors, OEMs, subcontractors, and site vendors to ensure timely and quality delivery.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Contractor management

Cross-functional coordination

Education

B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering

PMP / Prince2 certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

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The Senior Lead Project Execution will be responsible for end-to-end execution, delivery, and commissioning of renewable energy projects (Solar, Wind, Hybrid, and Storage). The role requires strong technical, commercial, and leadership capabilities to manage multi-disciplinary engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities. The individual will take full accountability for project timelines, budgets, quality, stakeholder coordination, and risk management. This is a senior leadership role for a professional with 15–18 years of experience in the Indian renewable energy sector with proven expertise in project management, BoP costing, engineering oversight, contractor/vendor management, and cross-functional execution.

ORGANISATION CHART

CBO - Renewable Buisness - Senior Lead Project Execution

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsibilties KPIs

Project Planning & Management

• Lead complete lifecycle of RE projects from Notice-to-Proceed (NTP) to COD.
• Prepare, review, and drive Project Execution Plans, resource plans, risk registers, and quality assurance processes.
• Develop and monitor project schedules using tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent PM platforms.
• Lead weekly & monthly progress review meetings with internal teams, EPC partners, OEMs, and contractors.
• Adherence to project schedule and milestone completion.
• Budget compliance and cost optimization achieved.

Technical Oversight

• Oversee detailed engineering for civil, electrical, and mechanical BoP — foundations, structures, switchyards, transmission lines, SCADA, WTG/Solar module interfaces, etc.
• Validate engineering drawings, technical specifications, and design changes.
• Ensure design compliance with Indian and international codes, CEA regulations, OEM guidelines, and state policies. Costing & Budget Control
• Prepare and validate BoP cost estimates (civil, electrical, mechanical).
• Evaluate cost optimization opportunities without compromising quality or safety.
• Monitor project budgets, cash flows, and certify contractor invoices.
• Conduct techno-commercial analysis for variations, claims, and change orders.
• Manage EPC contractors, OEMs, subcontractors, and site vendors to ensure timely and quality delivery.
• Evaluate technical and commercial proposals during procurement.
• Ensure strict adherence to contractual obligations, SLAs, and project milestones.
• Resolve site-level disputes and ensure smooth coordination.

Site Execution & Quality Management

• Lead site execution teams across multiple sites as required.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, method statements, and inspection & test plans (ITPs).
• Drive site audits, material inspections, and quality compliance for all BoP works.
• Quality performance indicators (NCRs, rework, engineering errors).

Safety, Statutory & Compliance

• Enforce safety culture and compliance with corporate EHS standards.
• Ensure statutory approvals from CEIG, SLDC, STU, DISCOM, Pollution Control Boards, etc.
• Engage with government agencies, local authorities, land owners, and stakeholders.
• Safety performance (LTI-free environment, audit scores).
• Lead mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, testing, and final commissioning activities.
• Ensure successful synchronization with the grid and COD certifications.
• Handover project to O&M teams with complete documentation.
• Successful COD and handover to O&M.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with internal teams â Engineering, SCM, Finance, Commercial, Legal, BD, and O&M.
• Provide regular project status updates to management and investors.
• Maintain strong relationships with government bodies, OEMs, EPC partners, and regulatory authorities.

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Government agencies, regulatory bodies, EPC contractors, technology providers, industry forums
• External Vendors and contractors

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Engineering & Design,Procurement & SCM,Contracts & Finance,Regulatory & Approvals Teams,EPC Contractors & Vendors,Head Office Leadership.

FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS

• Multi crore rupee nuclear project budgets; long-term revenue planning

OTHER DIMENSIONS

• Cross-functional teams; multi-country project management

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering (mandatory).
• PMP / Prince2 certification (preferred but not mandatory).

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• 15 -18 years in project execution of large-scale solar, wind, hybrid, or RE + storage projects in India.
• Strong expertise in BoP engineering and costing (civil, electrical, mechanical).
• Good knowledge of WTGs, solar modules, inverters, transformers, switchyard construction, transmission line works, and SCADA systems.
• Experience executing projects of 100 MW+ in Solar OR Wind (preferred: hybrid projects).
• The role is project-site based and will require frequent travel. The incumbent should be comfortable with travel and deployment across project locations.