Project Execution Lead - Renewable Energy (Wind) -

Job description

**Job Purpose** The **Project Execution Lead** will be responsible for end-to-end execution, delivery, and commissioning of renewable energy projects (Wind, Hybrid, and Storage). The role requires strong technical, commercial, and leadership capabilities to manage multi-disciplinary engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities. The individual will take full accountability for project timelines, budgets, quality, stakeholder coordination, and risk management. ****ORGANISATION CHART**** Chief Business Officer -> Lead Design & Engineering (Wind & Solar) **Key Accountabilities** ****Accountabilities**** ****Key Performance Indicators**** **Project Planning & Management** - Lead complete lifecycle of RE projects from Notice-to-Proceed (NTP) to COD. - Prepare, review, and drive Project Execution Plans, resource plans, risk registers, and quality assurance processes. - Develop and monitor project schedules using tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent PM platforms. - Lead weekly & monthly progress review meetings with internal teams, EPC partners, OEMs, and contractors. **Technical Oversight** - Oversee detailed engineering for civil, electrical, and mechanical BoP — foundations, structures, switchyards, transmission lines, SCADA, WTG interfaces, etc. - Validate engineering drawings, technical specifications, and design changes. - Ensure design coxmpliance with Indian and international codes, CEA regulations, OEM guidelines, and state policies. **KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details** ****Accountabilities**** ****Key Performance Indicators**** **Costing & Budget Control** - Prepare and validate BoP cost estimates (civil, electrical, mechanical). - Evaluate cost optimization opportunities without compromising quality or safety. - Monitor project budgets, cash flows, and certify contractor invoices. - Conduct techno-commercial analysis for variations, claims, and change orders. **Contractor, Local Stakeholders & Vendor Management** - Manage EPC contractors, OEMs, subcontractors, and site vendors to ensure timely and quality delivery. - Evaluate technical and commercial proposals during procurement. - Ensure strict adherence to contractual obligations, SLAs, and project milestones. - Resolve site-level disputes and ensure smooth coordination. **Site Execution & Quality Management** - Lead site execution teams across multiple sites as required. - Ensure adherence to quality standards, method statements, and inspection & test plans (ITPs). - Drive site audits, material inspections, and quality compliance for all BoP works. - Safety, Statutory & Compliance - Enforce safety culture and compliance with corporate EHS standards. - Ensure statutory approvals from CEIG, SLDC, STU, DISCOM, Pollution Control Boards, etc. - Engage with government agencies, local authorities, land owners, and stakeholders. **Commissioning & Handover** - Lead mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, testing, and final commissioning activities. - Ensure successful synchronization with the grid and COD certifications. - Handover project to O&M teams with complete documentation. **Stakeholder Management** - Coordinate with internal teams — Engineering, SCM, Finance, Commercial, Legal, BD, and O&M. - Provide regular project status updates to management and investors. - Maintain strong relationships with government bodies, OEMs, EPC partners, and regulatory authorities. ****EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS**** - Government agencies, regulatory bodies, EPC contractors, technology providers, industry forums - External Vendors and contractors ****INTERNAL INTERACTIONS**** Engineering & Design, Procurement & SCM, Contracts & Finance, Regulatory & Approvals Teams, EPC Contractors & Vendors, Head Office Leadership. ****FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS**** Multi crore rupee nuclear project budgets; long-term revenue planning **Other Dimensions** Cross-functional teams; multi-country project management **Education Qualifications** - B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering (mandatory). - PMP / Prince2 certification (preferred but not mandatory). **Relevant Experience** - 15–18 years in project execution of large-scale wind, hybrid, or RE + storage projects in India - Strong expertise in BoP engineering and costing (civil, electrical, mechanical) - Good knowledge of WTGs, inverters, transformers, switchyard construction, transmission line works, and SCADA systems - Experience executing projects of 100 MW+ in Wind (preferred: hybrid projects) **Technical Competencies** - Proficiency in project management tools: MS Project, Primavera, SAP, ERP, or similar. - Strong understanding of project planning, tracking, risk management, and reporting. - Ability to manage large-scale EPC contracts and multiple project sites. ****COMPETENCIES**** - Capability Building - Social Awareness - Planning & Decision Making - Execution & Results - Strategic Orientation - Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking - Networking - Personal Effectiveness - Teamwork & Interpersonal influence - Stakeholder Focus