Head of Execution

Smart Joules

• Delhi, India
• Permanent
• Project Execution

Job Description:

The Head of EPC will be responsible for building and leading the execution engine for complex HVAC and energy-efficiency projects across India. This role involves overseeing the entire project delivery lifecycle, from engineering and procurement to site execution and commissioning, with a focus on developing world-class capabilities. The position requires strong leadership in engineering excellence, operational discipline, and organizational development, ideal for someone who enjoys building teams, scaling systems, and delivering intricate engineering projects with precision.

Experience Range:

15 - 20 years

Educational Qualifications:

Any graduation

Job Responsibilities:

• Build and scale Smart Joules' EPC capability so the organisation can execute complex HVAC, automation, and energy-efficiency projects predictably and at scale.
• A clear execution architecture across engineering, procurement, and site delivery
• Standardised SOPs, planning frameworks, and governance systems across projects
• Build and mentor a high-performance EPC organisation across project management, engineering, site execution, and procurement
• Lead end-to-end execution of EPC projects from design finalisation to commissioning while ensuring strong execution discipline.
• High on-time project completion rates & consistent project margin performance with reduced execution risks and project overruns
• Ensure engineering designs are practical, cost-effective, and aligned with real-world site conditions while integrating Smart Joules' automation and technology platforms into project delivery.
• Strong alignment between engineering, product, and execution teams
• Maintain strong financial control across EPC projects by closely monitoring project margins, costs, and risks.
• Clear visibility into project profitability and cost drivers with early identification and mitigation of commercial risks

Skills Required:

HVAC Systems , Energy Efficiency , Project Management , Engineering Design , Procurement , Site Execution , Commissioning , Team Leadership , System Building , Operational Discipline , Strategic Planning , SOP Development , Governance Systems , Mentoring , Risk Management , Financial Control , Commercial Acumen , Communication , Automation , IoT Platforms

Candidate Attributes:

• Enjoys building execution systems that bring clarity and discipline to complex engineering environments.
• Thrives in situations where ambitious projects need strong leadership, structured processes, and reliable execution to move from concept to commissioning.
• 15–20 years of experience in EPC / MEP / HVAC / infrastructure project execution.
• Experience delivering complex engineering projects end-to-end, from design to commissioning.
• Experience managing multiple large projects simultaneously across different locations.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, project management, and site execution.
• Experience establishing systems, SOPs, and execution frameworks that improve project predictability and delivery quality.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage project margins, risks, and financial performance.
• Can thrive in and bring structure to a 0-1 environment.
• Anticipates execution and commercial risks before they become project problems.
• Communicates clearly across engineering teams, vendors, site teams, and leadership.
• Enjoys building teams, mentoring leaders, and creating organisations that scale with growth.
• Believes that great engineering projects are built through discipline, planning, and strong execution culture.

Job Code: KL-GW7AF5JA

About Us

As our planet faces the alarming reality of warming temperatures, India is confronting a critical challenge: by 2030, heat stress events could cost the nation 34 million full-time jobs—equivalent to 5.8% of its working hours. In this context, HVAC systems are no longer a luxury but a fundamental necessity.

The escalating demand for cooling in India is projected to necessitate an additional 800 GW of power generation, exacerbating carbon emissions and accelerating climate change. With HVAC systems already accounting for up to 60% of energy costs, the people, the planet, and profit appear to be at cross-roads with each other, making it imperative to decouple the gridlock.

The answer to this impending conundrum lies in Energy Efficiency.
We are Smart Joules. And, we are pioneering the journey towards profitable decarbonization.

Why Us?

OUR VISION
To reduce 29 million tonnes of Co2 by 2030 by pioneering profitable decarbonization.

OUR MISSION
To make energy efficiency simple, substantial and profitable through cooling-as-a-service business models, intelligent automation technologies and efficiency-first processes, culture and values.