Wind Project Manager - Mechanical

Nexhs Renewables; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

NeXHS Renewables Pvt Ltd in Chennai seeks an experienced Wind Project Manager - Mechanical to lead the mechanical package of utility-scale wind farms. The role is based at the Corporate Office with periodic site visits.

Responsibilities include end-to-end management from pre-construction planning to commissioning, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence. 8–12 years of wind project experience and a BE/B.Tech in Mechanical are required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in wind farm projects is mandatory.
• Strong project management capabilities required.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed execution plans and schedules for all mechanical activities.
• Ensure availability of drawings, documents, materials, equipment, and manpower.
• Monitor progress and drive execution as per timelines and milestones.
• Coordinate with site teams, commercial, engineering, clients, consultants, and vendors.

Skills

Wind farm execution

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Corporate Office

8-12 Years

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Wind Project Manager - Mechanical to lead and manage the mechanical package of utility-scale wind power projects. This role is based at our Corporate Headquarters in Chennai and requires periodic site visits as necessary.

Job Designation: Mechanical Project Manager - Wind Farm Projects

The selected candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end management of all mechanical activities associated with wind farm projects, from pre-construction planning through execution, installation, commissioning support, and final handover to the client. The role demands strong project management capabilities, technical expertise, and stakeholder coordination skills to ensure successful project delivery within budget, schedule, quality, and safety requirements.

Mandatory Requirement

• Hands-on experience in Wind Farm Projects is mandatory.
• Candidates must possess significant experience in managing mechanical works related to utility-scale wind energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop detailed execution plans and schedules for all mechanical activities associated with wind farm projects.
• Ensure timely availability of drawings, technical documents, materials, equipment, manpower, and other project resources.
• Monitor project progress and drive execution in line with approved timelines and project milestones.

Stakeholder & Team Management

• Coordinate effectively with site mechanical teams, commercial teams, engineering disciplines, client representatives, consultants, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project teams during project execution.
• Facilitate smooth communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Contract & Compliance Management

• Ensure compliance with client contracts, subcontract agreements, project specifications, and statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, records, reports, and contractual correspondence.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Project Monitoring & Reporting

• Identify project risks, bottlenecks, and potential delays and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct regular project review meetings and monitor progress against project schedules.
• Prepare and present project status reports, performance updates, and key project metrics to management.

Budget & Financial Management

• Monitor project expenditures and ensure projects are executed within approved budgets.
• Coordinate client billing, vendor invoicing, and payment follow-ups.
• Support cost control initiatives, budget forecasting, and commercial evaluations.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor s Degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering.

Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of mechanical activities associated with wind farm project execution, including turbine erection, installation methodologies, heavy lifting operations, and related infrastructure works.
• Sound knowledge of project management principles, engineering practices, and contract administration.
• Good understanding of wind project execution lifecycle from planning through project completion and handover.
• Familiarity with QA/QC requirements and HSE standards applicable to renewable energy projects.

Professional Skills

• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and team coordination capabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a dynamic project environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Software & Tools

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with project planning and monitoring tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent platforms is preferred.

Preferred Certifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent project management qualification will be an added advantage.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on large-scale renewable energy and wind power projects.
• Exposure to end-to-end project lifecycle management.
• Collaborative, performance-driven, and growth-oriented work environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to India s clean energy transition and sustainable future.

Additional Information

• Location: Chennai (Corporate Office)
• Experience: 8-12 Years
• Industry: Renewable Energy / Wind Energy