Project Manager

Company Description

August Energy ("
AE

") is a developer and long-term owner and operator of energy infrastructure assets, helping high quality industrial and commercial customers meet their decarbonisation goals, profitably, and at scale. We provide a comprehensive set of proven and customised energy as a service ("
EaaS

") solutions including renewable energy, energy storage, cooling & heating, heat recovery, compressed air and bioenergy. We do this, in partnership with technology providers, local project developers, engineering firms, advisors and local operators, by developing, owning and operating the assets for our customers, allowing them to focus their resources, capital and team on their core business. Headquartered in Singapore, with teams and offices in Thailand, India and the Philippines, we work with our customers across Southeast Asia and India.

Our Vision

• Accelerating the essential transition to a sustainable energy future.

Our Mission

• Creating a decarbonisation leader by investing in and delivering cleaner energy infrastructure, today - profitably, efficiently and at scale.

Led by a highly experienced founder team and backed by leading institutional investors, you will be joining at an exciting time with an ability to meaningfully contribute to the growth and success of the business.

This is a critical role, working in close conjunction with the Head of Project Delivery and Head of Power Business, to lead solar projects delivery and operations, both ground-mounted and rooftop, offsite as well as onsite projects in India.

Role Description:

The person will be responsible for Regulatory & land for solar power plants in India. This role involves overseeing the end-to-end project lifecycle, ensuring efficient operations, optimizing asset performance.

Key Responsibilities:

- Project Management:

Lead the planning, execution, and completion of solar projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

- Asset Operations:

Oversee the operation and maintenance of solar assets, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and efficiency.

- Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure compliance with government regulations, environmental standards, and safety protocols.

- Stakeholder Coordination:

Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, vendors, government agencies as well as managing turnkey EPC Contractors and other subcontractors to facilitate smooth project execution.

- Reporting:

Preparing of MIS report, Daily progress report, monthly progress report.

- Risk Management:

Identify and mitigate operational and financial risks associated with solar plant management.

- Performance Optimization:

Implement data-driven strategies to enhance energy output, reduce downtime, and improve asset longevity; and

- Budget & Cost Control:

Manage financial planning, cost analysis, and resource allocation to optimize project profitability.

Other Position requirements

·      Job located in Pune (India).

·      Travelling in India.

·      Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field (MBA preferred).

·     Up to 8 years successful experience in solar project management, asset operations.

·      Strong knowledge of solar PV systems, grid integration, and energy storage solutions.

. Exposure or experience of Project execution in Philippines will be an added advantage.

·      Fully proficient in English.

·      Spirit of dedication and teamwork.

·      Resourceful and self-driven.

·      Demonstrated negotiation and problem-solving skills; and

·      Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.