Senior Project Manager

Energy lies at the heart of many of the world's most pressing future challenges. At Neoteric Energy, our team is working every day to make energy cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable. We invite you to be part of this mission-shaping how energy is produced, distributed, and consumed. By joining Neoteric Energy, you'll be contributing to a bold and meaningful endeavour where innovation, collaboration, and individual creativity drive success. Together, we aim to build a responsible energy future in an industry that is transforming the global landscape. About the Role: The Senior Project Manager - Solar PV Power Plants will take full ownership of the end-to-end execution of large-scale solar PV projects (typically 30 MW - 200 MW+) including Utility-Scale and/or C&I portfolios. This role is responsible for project planning, stakeholder coordination, cost control, quality management, risk mitigation, safety compliance, timely commissioning, and handover to O&M. With 10-12 years of industry experience, the individual is expected to lead large, cross-functional teams, manage multiple contractors, resolve complex interfaces, and act as a primary contact for Client, DISCOM, Consultants, and Senior Management. What We're Looking For: We seek a proactive, technically strong professional who can act as the custodian of quality for the organization's solar assets. The ideal candidate should combine deep technical understanding of solar components and systems with a practical, on-ground approach to quality assurance and risk management. They should be comfortable working across functions-engineering, procurement, construction, and operations-and confident in dealing with vendors, EPCs, and certification agencies. A strong sense of ownership, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering best-in-class project standards are essential qualities for success in this role. Key Responsibilities 1. Complete Project Ownership - Own end-to-end project execution from mobilization to commissioning & handover - Define project execution strategy, structure, timelines and resources - Manage overall project P&L, budget control and margin protection - Establish project governance framework & reporting mechanism 2. Planning & Scheduling - Review and finalize: - Master Project Schedule - Procurement Plan - Resource Deployment Plan - Construction Sequence - Monitor critical path using Zoho Projects / MS Project / Primavera - Conduct weekly/monthly review meetings and implement recovery plans 3. Client & Stakeholder Management - Act as the single point of contact for: - Owner's Engineer / Investor / Client - Utility / DISCOM / SLDC / CEIG - External auditors & Consultants - Lead progress review meetings and manage expectations - Handle variation orders, claims and contract change management 4. Construction & Site Management - Oversee: - Civil works (roads, foundations, drainage, control rooms) - MMS / Tracker installation - Mechanical & electrical installation (modules, inverters, transformers) - Pooling substation / Switchyard (33kV - 220kV) - Transmission line works where applicable - Monitor productivity, quality, safety & subcontractor performance 5. Procurement & Vendor Control - Coordinate with SCM for procurement of: - Modules, inverters, transformers, MMS, cables, SCADA, etc. - Approve vendor selections along with procurement team - Monitor manufacturing, inspections, dispatch & delivery schedules - Mitigate impact of delays or shortages 6. Financial & Commercial Control - Track project cost vs budget (BOQ vs Actuals) - Control variations & evaluate contractor bills - Drive cost optimization without impacting quality - Support Lender's Engineer & financial closure compliance 7. Quality Assurance & HSE Leadership - Ensure quality compliance with: - IS/IEC/IEEE/CEA standards - Project QA/QC plan - Client specifications - Enforce HSE culture - Zero LTI objective - Lead safety audits and ensure corrective action closure 8. Testing, Commissioning & Handover - Lead testing & commissioning activities including: - String testing, IR, Continuity - Inverter & Transformer testing - Protection relay & synchronization tests - Ensure performance ratio (PR) meets guaranteed threshold - Lead final acceptance, handover & documentation closure 9. Reporting & Governance - Provide: - Weekly progress reports - Monthly MIS & management dashboards - Risk & mitigation reports - Report directly to leadership on: - Progress, Risks, Budget, Manpower, Safety Technical Competency - Strong experience in: - Utility-scale solar (30 MW to 200+ MW) - C&I / Captive / Group Captive / Open Access projects - Strong understanding of: - Evacuation systems (33kV / 66kV / 132kV / 220kV) - Protection schemes, SCADA, weather stations - Tracker vs fixed-tilt systems - Hands-on knowledge of: - SLDs, Load Flow, Protection Studies, Layouts - Performance Ratio optimization - Grid compliance & interconnection studies Key Tools & Software - Zoho Projects / MS Project / Primavera P6 - Advanced Excel & MIS dashboards - AutoCAD (reading & redlining) - SCADA / Power Monitoring Systems Qualifications & Experience: - B.E / B.Tech in Electrical / Mechanical / Civil Engineering - 10-12 years in Solar EPC / IPP / Renewable Energy industry - Minimum 2-3 utility projects above 50 MW or multi-site C&I portfolios - PMP / PRINCE2 / PMI-ACP - Preferred - Proven experience in vendor audits, FAT/PDI inspections, and EPC quality supervision. - In-depth understanding of PV modules, inverters, transformers, MMS, and balance-of-system components. - Familiarity with ISO 9001, IEC, IS standards, and MNRE/CEA regulations. - Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills. - Willingness to travel to project and manufacturing sites as required. Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the key responsibilities and requirements associated with the role. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or working conditions. Additional tasks may be assigned as necessary to meet the needs of the organization.