Senior Manager/AGM - Wind Project Execution

Michael Page; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for an experienced leader to manage end-to-end wind and renewable energy projects in India. You will drive projects from NTP to COD, develop and maintain execution plans, schedules, and risk registers, and monitor BoP engineering across civil, electrical, and mechanical domains.

The role requires 10+ years in wind/RE project delivery, strong EPC management, and proficiency in MS Project/Primavera.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 10+ years in large wind/hybrid/RE projects.
• Proven BoP engineering and costing expertise across civil/electrical/mechanical.
• Strong leadership and multi-site EPC management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead lifecycle of wind/RE projects from NTP to COD.
• Prepare and drive execution plans, resource, risk, and QA processes.
• Develop schedules using MS Project/Primavera or equivalents.
• Lead weekly/monthly progress reviews with teams, EPCs, OEMs, contractors.
• Oversee civil, electrical, mechanical BoP design and interfaces.
• Ensure design/construction complies with Indian/international codes.
• Manage budgets, cash flows, and contractor invoices.
• Coordinate with internal departments and regulators during delivery.

Skills

Project management

MS Project

Primavera

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Team leadership

Costing

Risk management

EPC coordination

Education

B.Tech in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Tools

SAP

ERP

SCADA

Job description

• End-to-end execution, delivery, and commissioning of Wind Projects
• Take full accountability for project timelines and budgets

About Our Client

Our client is a large organization operating within the Renewable Energy industry. It is known for its engineering and manufacturing capabilities and is committed to delivering high-quality results.

Job Description

• 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.
• Oversee detailed engineering for civil, electrical, and mechanical BoP - foundations, structures, switchyards, transmission lines, SCADA, WTG 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Coordinate with internal teams - 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.

The Successful Applicant

• B.Tech in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering
• 10+ years in project execution of large-scale wind, hybrid, or RE + storage projects in India
• Strong expertise in BoP engineering and costing (civil, electrical, mechanical)
• Good knowledge of WTGs, inverters, transformers, switchyard construction, transmission line works, and SCADA systems
• Experience executing Wind projects in multiple states
• Proficiency in project management tools: MS Project, Primavera, SAP, ERP, or similar.
• Strong understanding of project planning, tracking, risk management, and reporting.
• Ability to manage large-scale EPC contracts and multiple project sites.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Decision-making ability in high-pressure situations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management.
• Problem-solving mindset with strong analytical capability.
• High integrity and commitment to quality and safety.

What's on Offer

• Opportunities to work on impactful Wind Energy projects across India
• Supportive and professional work environment