Senior Lead- Project Execution

GMR Group; India; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

GMR Group in India seeks a Senior Lead Project Execution to oversee end-to-end execution, delivery, and commissioning of renewable energy projects including Solar, Wind, Hybrid, and Storage.

The role requires strong technical, commercial, and leadership capabilities to manage multi-disciplinary engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities with accountability for timelines, budgets, and risk management. Frequent travel across project sites is expected.

Qualifications

• 15-18 years in project execution of large-scale renewable energy projects in India.
• Experience in BoP engineering and costing (civil, electrical, mechanical).
• Knowledge of WTGs, solar modules, inverters, switchyard construction, SCADA.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end lifecycle of RE projects from NTP to COD.
• Develop and monitor Project Execution Plans, resource plans, risk registers and QA processes.
• Manage EPC contractors, OEMs, and site vendors to ensure timely delivery and milestones.
• Oversee BoP engineering and costing; validate drawings and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with Indian/international codes and regulations; manage budgets and cash flows.
• Drive safety, quality, and stakeholder engagement across multiple sites.

Skills

Project management

BoP costing

Scheduling & planning

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

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

PMP / Prince2 certification (preferred)

Job description

Job Description:

JOB PURPOSE

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

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.

KPIs

• 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 optimisation 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.

Contractor & Vendor Management

• 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.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details

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.

KPIs

• 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.

KPIs

• Safety performance (LTI-free environment, audit scores).
• Stakeholder satisfaction (management, EPC partners, regulators).

Commissioning & Handover

• 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.

KPIs

• 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.

COMPETENCIES

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