Project Manager – Solar EPC (Site-Based)

Job Title: Project Manager – Solar EPC (Site-Based)

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Job Summary:

Project Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Project Execution & Site Supervision

• Take full ownership of day-to-day site operations and ensure timely completion of project milestones.
• Manage all site activities including civil works, mechanical erection, electrical installation, SCADA integration, and commissioning.
• Monitor execution against approved drawings, BOQs, and technical specifications.

Team & Contractor Management

• Lead and coordinate with site engineers, safety officers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Review daily progress reports, hold site meetings, and issue work instructions.
• Ensure manpower, machinery, and material availability as per execution plan.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with quality standards, client specifications, and safety protocols.
• Conduct regular site audits, QMS checks, and safety toolbox talks.
• Handle site documentation including DPRs, WIRs, MIRs, JMRs, and client sign-offs.

Material & Resource Coordination

• Coordinate with the HO procurement and logistics teams for timely delivery of materials.
• Supervise storage, handling, and consumption of site materials as per BOQ and drawings.

Liaison & Reporting

• Serve as the primary on-site contact for client engineers, inspectors, and statutory authorities.
• Maintain MIS reports, work schedules, progress trackers, and escalation matrices.
• Support in obtaining approvals from DISCOMs, SLDCs, and other local authorities, where applicable.

Commissioning & Handover

• Plan and supervise pre-commissioning, testing, and grid synchronization activities.
• Ensure punch points are closed before final handover and assist in performance testing.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in utility-scale solar projects with at least 2 projects >50 MW executed end-to-end.
• Strong understanding of site execution for HT/LT systems, MMS, modules, inverters, transformers, switchyard, and evacuation systems.
• Familiar with project drawings, AutoCAD layouts, and installation best practices.
• Sound knowledge of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards.
• Good leadership, communication, and team coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently under challenging site conditions.