Senior Project Head - Utility Solar EPC

The Search House; Jaipur; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Search House is seeking a Senior Project Head to lead its Utility Solar EPC business across India from Jaipur, with travel to project sites as needed. You will own project execution and the business P&L, guiding bidding, pricing and on-site delivery from bid to commissioning.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years in solar EPC, strong leadership, and proven ability to deliver large projects. You will manage cross-functional teams, coordinate with clients and vendors, and drive profitability.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in solar EPC with a leadership role in utility-scale projects.
• Proven track record delivering large solar projects end-to-end.
• Strong skills in bid analysis, costing, tendering and commercial negotiation.
• Excellent project planning, execution and team management.
• Experience owning P&L or budgets.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management.
• Willing to travel to project sites across India.

Responsibilities

• Lead, build and mentor the EPC project team, including hiring, orientation and performance management.
• Analyse bids and assist with tendering, including technical and commercial evaluation.
• Prepare project costing and estimates, and take part in pricing strategy for bids.
• Plan, schedule and allocate resources for utility-scale solar EPC projects.
• Oversee execution on site to ensure quality, safety, timely delivery and cost control.
• Take full responsibility for the P&L of the solar EPC business countrywide.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Track project progress and report regularly to the COO / Director.
• Find risks early and put mitigation plans in place.
• Travel to project sites as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Bid analysis

Costing

Project planning

P&L ownership

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

B.Tech / B.E. (Electrical, Mechanical or Civil)

Job description

About Our Client:

Our client is a fast-growing renewable energy and power transmission company based in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It delivers large solar and transmission projects from start to finish. Its services cover land aggregation, grid connectivity, EPC, solar O&M, and transmission line O&M and Right-of-Way. Leading renewable energy developers across India trust the company, and it is known for reliability, innovation and operational excellence. Joining the team means working on high-impact clean energy projects that help power India's energy transition.

Job Title: Senior Project Head Utility Solar EPC
Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan (with travel to project sites as needed)
Experience: 10 - 15 years
Salary: 12 - 24 LPA (depending on experience and aptitude)
Reporting to: COO / Director

Role Overview:

The Senior Project Head will lead the company's Utility Solar EPC business across India. They will be fully responsible for project execution and for the business P&L. The role combines leading the team, steering commercial work and delivering projects, from the bid stage through to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, build and mentor the EPC project team, including hiring, orientation and performance management
• Analyse bids and assist with tendering, including technical and commercial evaluation
• Prepare project costing and estimates, and take part in pricing strategy for bids
• Plan, schedule and allocate resources for utility-scale solar EPC projects
• Oversee execution on site to ensure quality, safety, timely delivery and cost control
• Take full responsibility for the P&L of the solar EPC business countrywide
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, subcontractors and internal teams
• Track project progress and report regularly to the COO / Director
• Find risks early and put mitigation plans in place
• Travel to project sites as needed.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• 10 - 15 years of experience in solar EPC, including a leadership role in utility-scale projects
• Proven record of delivering large solar projects from start to finish
• Strong skills in bid analysis, costing, tendering and commercial negotiation
• Excellent project planning, execution and team management skills
• Experience owning P&L or budgets
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Willing to travel to project sites across India

Education:

• B.Tech / B.E. (Electrical, Mechanical or Civil) preferred