Project Engineer/Site Engineer

Job Summary:

The Electrical Project Engineer will be responsible for overseeing and managing electrical projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budget, and compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, along with in-depth knowledge of electrical systems and project management principles.

Role & responsibilities

• End to end project management activities right from project initiation stage till final product delivery

• Determine and define project scope and objectives as per customer requirement and needs.

• Determine project specifications by thorough study of performance standards, requirements and technical studies.

• Effectively communicate across business functions and different stakeholders

• Interact with suppliers and technicians to deliver according to the project deadlines.

• Interact with suppliers as needed for selecting components and clarifying technical queries

• Ensure execution of tasks in strict compliance with operating procedures

• Interact with customers on regular basis, obtain feedback and implement actions to improve and sustain good customer relations.

• Manage collections from customers

Detailed Roles and Responsibilities: Project Planning and Scheduling:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Utilize project management tools to monitor progress and identify potential challenges.

Budget Management:

• Estimate project costs and formulate budgets in collaboration with the finance department.
• Monitor project expenses, exercise cost control, and make adjustments as needed.
• Provide regular financial reports to senior management.

Team Leadership:

• Lead a diverse team of electrical engineers, technicians, and subcontractors.
• Cultivate a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Offer guidance, support, and motivation to team members.

Quality Assurance and Compliance:

• Ensure projects adhere to relevant electrical codes, standards, and regulations.
• Implement and sustain quality control processes to meet or exceed client expectations.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Client Communication:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide consistent project updates, address concerns, and manage client expectations.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and ensure overall customer satisfaction.

Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Proactively address issues that may impact project delivery.
• Implement contingency plans to minimize disruptions to the project.

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications:

• Diploma- Electrical Engineering or a related field with 2-3 yrs experience
• Proven track record as an Electrical Project Manager in the commercial projects.
• Solid knowledge of electrical systems, codes, and standards.
• Excellent project management skills, including proficiency in relevant tools.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience in electrical estimation
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, MS -Excel and MS-Word is a must
• Knowledge of Kannada is a must