Team Leader - Solar PMC

AECOM; Khavda; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Well-being resources

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AECOM is recruiting a Senior Solar PMC Lead in India to oversee day-to-day PMC activities for large-scale solar projects, including 250 MW+ installations and BESS integrations. You will manage cross-disciplinary teams, align with EPC and OEM interfaces, and drive readiness for testing, energization and handover.

This role emphasizes safety, quality and on-site coordination. You will work within a flexible, hybrid environment with opportunities for career growth and exposure to global projects,

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Master's degree or PMP certification preferred.
• +15 years in renewable energy, leading large-scale solar PV projects (250 MW+) and BESS.

Responsibilities

• Manage deployment and priorities of Solar PMC disciplines and cluster construction managers.
• Review EPC workfront readiness, sequencing, resources, interfaces, risk controls and recovery actions across solar clusters.
• Consolidate discipline observations into package recommendations, action trackers and escalation notes.
• Coordinate EPC, OEM, PMC and Client site interactions for testing, energization, performance readiness and HOTO.
• Validate package-level status before submission to PMO Solar Lead and programme controls.
• Drive closure of high-priority constraints and punch points affecting cluster completion or COD.

Skills

Project leadership

PMC oversight

Solar PV

Risk management

Stakeholder comms

Education

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

Master's degree or PMP

Job description

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Job Description

Core Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage deployment and priorities of Solar PMC disciplines and cluster construction managers.
• Review EPC workfront readiness, sequencing, resources, interfaces, risk controls and recovery actions across solar clusters.
• Consolidate discipline observations into package recommendations, action trackers and escalation notes.
• Coordinate EPC, OEM, PMC and Client site interactions for testing, energization, performance readiness and HOTO.
• Validate package-level status before submission to PMO Solar Lead and programme controls.
• Drive closure of high-priority constraints and punch points affecting cluster completion or COD.

Principal Client-Facing Outputs

• Solar package weekly/monthly status report.
• Critical constraint and escalation register.
• Solar commissioning/HOTO readiness recommendation.

Qualifications

B.E. / B.Tech (Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering); Master's degree or PMP certification preferred.

Minimum of +15 years in renewable energy, specifically in leading large-scale (250 MW+) solar PV projects, BESS, and pooling substation execution. Direct experience with mega-scale solar park designs in India is highly advantageous.

Lead day-to-day PMC oversight of the Solar EPC package and provide the single package-level interface for progress, risk, quality, HSE, testing and HOTO readiness.

Owns package PMC coordination; does not replace EPC construction management or perform detailed discipline inspections assigned to field engineers.

Additional Information

Key Competencies

• Strong site leadership and team coordination
• Problem-solving and decision-making under site constraints
• Effective communication with multi-stakeholders
• High commitment to safety and quality
• Result-oriented execution mindset

• Key Focus Areas (Site-Level Execution)

• Safe and timely construction of substations and transmission systems
• Quality assurance and compliance with specifications
• Effective contractor and interface management
• Smooth commissioning and grid integration
• Real-time progress monitoring and reporting

• Additional Information

• Willingness to work at remote project sites
• Experience in large-scale, multi-location infrastructure projects preferred

• Alignment with Discipline Leads (Site Level)

• Electrical Lead: Execution of HV/EHV systems, testing & commissioning
• Civil Lead: Foundations, structures, GIS buildings, and site development
• I&C Lead: SCADA, SAS, and communication systems
• QA/QC Lead: Inspection, testing, and quality compliance
• HSE Lead: Safety implementation and monitoring

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About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.