Assistant General Manager

Assistant General Manager Projects (Solar EPC & RESCO)

Department: Projects & Execution
Reporting To: GM / VP Projects / COO
Location: Kolkata with Pan-India travel

Joining Preference: Immediate to 30 Days

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and execution-driven professional for the role of Assistant General Manager Projects to lead end-to-end delivery of Solar EPC & RESCO projects across multiple locations in India. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in project execution, government/PSU client management, and multi-site team leadership with a hands-on approach to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Delivery

• Lead complete lifecycle execution of Solar EPC & RESCO projects from mobilization to commissioning and handover.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and as per quality & safety standards.
• Manage multiple rooftop C&I and ground-mounted solar projects simultaneously across locations.
• Monitor project schedules, resource allocation, procurement coordination, and site progress.
• Ensure strict adherence to approved BOQs, technical specifications, and contractual obligations.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary interface for clients including PSUs, Railways, PGCIL, and other government stakeholders.
• Handle client coordination, review meetings, reporting, approvals, and issue resolution.
• Maintain strong working relationships with government authorities, consultants, and inspection agencies.

Team Leadership

• Build, mentor, and manage site execution teams across projects.
• Supervise and guide site engineers, contractors, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Ensure discipline, accountability, and high-performance standards within project teams.

Commercial & Cost Control

• Support billing milestones, documentation, and project commercial closure.
• Monitor project costs and drive effective cost control measures.
• Ensure compliance with project budgets and BOQ commitments.
• Coordinate with internal departments for procurement, finance, and compliance requirements.

Project Profile

• Project Type: Solar EPC & RESCO
• Project Segments: Rooftop C&I and Ground-Mounted Solar Projects
• Project Size: 38 Crore per project
• Client Base: PSU / Railways / PGCIL / Government Sector
• Project Handling: Simultaneous management of 2 or more projects independently

Desired Candidate Profile

Experience

• 8-14 years of overall experience with minimum 4-5 years in Solar EPC project execution.
• Proven experience independently managing solar projects worth 38 Crore.
• Prior experience handling multiple sites simultaneously is mandatory.

Must-Have Skills

• Strong hands-on understanding of project execution and site management.
• Direct experience in client management and government liaisoning.
• Experience managing teams of at least 35 site engineers.
• Strong knowledge of EPC execution processes, project planning, and site coordination.
• Ability to travel extensively and work across multiple project locations.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with execution ownership.
• Ability to work in dynamic, deadline-driven environments.

Key Competencies

• Multi-site Project Management
• Solar EPC Execution
• Government & PSU Coordination
• Team Leadership
• Cost & Budget Control
• Client Relationship Management
• Billing & BOQ Monitoring
• Vendor & Contractor Coordination