Site Head - Wind Project Execution (DGM / GM)

Role: Site Head Wind Project Execution (DGM / GM)

Location: Tamil Nadu | Reporting to: Business Head Wind Execution

Role Objective:

Lead end-to-end execution of wind power projects – from land handover to commissioning and handover to O&M – ensuring timely completion within budget, quality standards and statutory compliance.

Role & Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning & Execution

• Align project development and pipeline projects with the business plan.

• Work with the regulatory team to identify bay availability at CTUIL substations across India and evaluate suitable Wind / Hybrid project sites with the strategy team.

• Overall responsibility for execution of wind power projects – WTG supply, civil, electrical, power evacuation and commissioning as per COD schedule.

• Prepare and monitor project execution plans, schedules and milestones; conduct periodic reviews with site and HO cross-functional teams.

• Ensure adherence to timelines, cost, scope, quality and safety standards.

• Coordinate with OEMs, EPC contractors, Finance, Commercial and internal stakeholders.

2. Engineering & Construction Management

• Oversee civil works (WTG foundations, roads, hardstands), electrical works (internal cabling, pooling substations) and transmission / evacuation infrastructure.

• Review and approve proposals, method statements and execution strategies.

• Ensure compliance with OEM technical requirements and statutory norms.

3. Cost & Budget Control

• Own project budgets and cost control; track CAPEX, variations and change orders.

• Approve contractor bills, manage claims and minimise cost overruns against project progress.

• Meet lenders' requirements.

4. Vendor & Contractor Management

• Select, evaluate and manage EPC contractors, transporters and service vendors with the Commercial and Finance teams.

• Conduct performance reviews, ensure contract compliance and resolve execution disputes and claims.

5. Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to HSE standards across all sites and drive continual improvement with the QHSE Head.

• Implement QA/QC processes.

• Ensure statutory approvals – CEIG, DISCOM, PTCC, forest, aviation, etc.

6. Stakeholder & Government Liaison

• Liaise with CTUIL, State Nodal Agencies, DISCOMs, SLDC, government authorities and local bodies along with the regulatory team.

• Manage landowners, local administration and community relations.

• Support regulatory approvals and grid connectivity processes.

7. Team Leadership

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams – project managers, site engineers, QA/QC, HSE and cross-functional teams.

• Define KPIs, conduct performance reviews and mentor high-potential talent; build execution capability across regions.

8. Commissioning & Handover

• Ensure smooth commissioning, testing and grid synchronisation.

• Complete final documentation and handover to O&M capture lessons learned and best practices.

Key KPIs: On-time project completion | CAPEX adherence | Zero LTI | Defect-free handover | Stakeholder satisfaction

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical / Mechanical / Civil Engineering; MBA (Project Management) preferred.

• 15–25 years of experience in wind power project execution, including 5–8 years in a senior leadership role handling multi-site wind projects.

• Strong knowledge of the wind project lifecycle, EPC management, contract administration and risk management.

• Strong leadership, negotiation, stakeholder management, planning and budgeting skills.

• High focus on safety, quality and compliance; good network within the wind industry.