Site Head Wind - Rajasthan

Aditya Birla Group; India; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleStrong seeks an experienced Site Head for large-scale wind project construction in India. You will lead end-to-end site execution, coordinating civil, electrical, mechanical works, WTG erection, and logistics across remote project sites.

The role requires 15–18 years of wind project experience, governance of multi-functional teams, and strong OEM/contractor liaison. Regular site travel and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Full-time BE/B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is mandatory.
• 15-18 years of relevant wind project construction and site execution experience.
• Must currently be working as a Site Head/Construction Head with complete wind project site responsibility.
• Experience in 100+ MW wind project portfolios preferred.
• Strong exposure to WTG erection, crane operations, switchyard, and transmission activities.
• Proven experience managing multi-functional site teams, contractors, and OEMs.
• Excellent understanding of construction sequencing, site logistics, EHS practices, and project execution controls.
• Experience in remote site environments with strong stakeholder and local coordination skills.
• Proficiency in project reporting, SAP/ERP systems, MS Excel, and construction monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end construction for 100+ MW wind projects from mobilization to commissioning readiness.
• Drive execution across civil, electrical, mechanical, WTG erection, switchyard, and transmission scopes.
• Lead and manage all site teams including construction, EHS, QA/QC, planning, logistics, and contractor workforce.
• Coordinate with WTG OEMs, EPC contractors, crane agencies, and vendors for execution alignment.
• Monitor construction progress, track milestones, identify risks, and drive recovery plans.
• Ensure safety standards, permits, quality benchmarks, and zero-harm culture.
• Manage logistics for heavy equipment, cranes, WTG components, and manpower deployment.
• Liaise with local authorities, landowners, and project stakeholders for uninterrupted site execution.
• Oversee cost monitoring, productivity, and budget adherence.
• Ensure punch-point closure, testing readiness, and smooth handover to commissioning/O&M teams.

Skills

Wind Project Leadership

Site Construction

Contractor Coordination

EHS Compliance

Education

B.Tech / BE in Mechanical or Electrical

Tools

SAP/ERP

MS Excel

Job description

DEPARTMENT-1 Operations

Country India

Function Projects

Skills

Skill

Construction Wind Power Wind Engineering

Under Graduate

CERTIFICATION

Job Description

1) Job Purpose:

To lead end-to-end site construction and execution activities for large-scale Wind projects (100+ MW portfolio) by driving safe, timely, and cost-effective project delivery while managing all site functions, contractors, OEM coordination, and cross-functional execution teams.

Operating from remote wind project sites, the role is responsible for overall construction leadership and execution management across multiple work fronts including civil, electrical, mechanical, WTG erection, commissioning coordination, logistics, EHS, and stakeholder management.

Key challenges include managing large-scale execution under aggressive timelines, handling multiple contractors and OEM dependencies, coordinating heavy equipment and logistics in remote locations, ensuring workforce productivity and safety, resolving site-level execution bottlenecks, and driving seamless coordination across all site functions to achieve commissioning targets.

The role requires a strong site execution leader currently handling complete site responsibility for Wind projects. Profiles limited to Mechanical Lead, Electrical Lead, or purely Project Planning/Project Management roles without direct site leadership exposure will not fit the requirement.

3) Principal Accountabilities & Supporting Actions:

Accountability

Supporting Actions

Overall Site Construction Leadership

Lead end-to-end construction activities for 100+ MW Wind projects from site mobilization to commissioning readiness

Execution Management

Drive execution across civil, electrical, mechanical, WTG erection, switchyard, and transmission scope

Lead and manage all site teams including construction, EHS, QA/QC, planning, logistics, and contractor workforce

Contractor & OEM Management

Coordinate with WTG OEMs, EPC contractors, crane agencies, and vendors for execution alignment and issue resolution

Project Schedule & Milestone Management

Monitor construction progress, track milestones, identify risks, and drive recovery plans

EHS & Quality Compliance

Ensure adherence to safety standards, permit systems, quality benchmarks, and zero-harm culture

Logistics & Resource Planning

Manage site-level coordination for heavy equipment, cranes, WTG components, and manpower deployment

Stakeholder & Local Coordination

Liaise with local authorities, landowners, and project stakeholders for uninterrupted site execution

Cost & Productivity Monitoring

Monitor site productivity, optimize resource utilization, and control construction costs

Commissioning Readiness & Handover

Ensure punch-point closure, testing readiness, and smooth handover to commissioning/O&M teams

4) Job Purpose of Direct Reports:

Direct reports support discipline-wise execution, site operations, safety compliance, quality assurance, planning, and contractor coordination activities to ensure timely and efficient project delivery.

• Civil Construction Leads: Manage civil execution including foundations, roads, and infrastructure works
• Electrical Construction Leads: Drive electrical execution including cabling, switchyard, and transmission activities
• Mechanical / WTG Execution Leads: Handle WTG erection, crane operations, and mechanical execution activities
• EHS Team: Ensure implementation of site safety systems and compliance frameworks
• Planning Engineers: Monitor project schedules, progress tracking, and reporting activities
• QA/QC Engineers: Ensure adherence to construction quality standards and inspection protocols

5) Relationships (If Applicable):

Internal

Stakeholder

Frequency

Nature

Progress reviews, escalations, and execution alignment

Technical clarifications and drawing coordination

Procurement & SCM

Material readiness and logistics coordination

EHS & Quality Teams

Daily / Weekly

Safety compliance and quality monitoring

Planning & Commercial Teams

Progress tracking, billing, and milestone reviews

External

Stakeholder

Frequency

Nature

WTG OEMs

Daily / Weekly

Erection, commissioning, and execution coordination

Daily

Construction management and issue resolution

As required

Heavy equipment and transportation coordination

Local Authorities / Communities

As required

Site administration and local issue management

Third-party Inspectors / Consultants

As required

Quality inspections and certifications

Qualifications:

• Full-time B.Tech / BE (Mandatory) - Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
• 15-18 years of relevant experience in Wind project construction and site execution
• Must currently be working as a Site Head / Construction Head handling complete Wind project site responsibility
• Experience in execution of 100+ MW Wind project portfolios preferred
• Strong exposure to WTG erection, crane operations, switchyard execution, transmission systems, and site coordination
• Proven experience in managing multi-functional site teams, contractors, and OEMs
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, site logistics, EHS practices, and project execution controls
• Experience working in remote site environments with strong stakeholder and local coordination skills
• Proficiency in project reporting, SAP/ERP systems, MS Excel, and construction monitoring tools