Site Manager

Role & responsibilities

Typical job responsibilities include but not restricted to:

1. Lead end-to-end site construction, erection, installation, testing and commissioning activities to achieve project milestones and ensure On-Time Delivery (OTD) as per the approved project schedule.
2. project progress against the approved baseline schedule, identify delays and execution gaps, and develop and implement recovery plans, resource optimization and schedule-crashing strategies wherever required.
3. Coordinate with EPC contractors, subcontractors and vendors to ensure timely mobilization, resource deployment, material availability and execution of construction activities as per the project plan.
4. Lead daily site stand-up meetings with construction, engineering, QA/QC, HSE and other site functions to review progress, identify constraints and drive timely closure of critical issues.
5. Coordinate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional departments such as Engineering, Procurement, SCM, Commercial, Finance and O&M to resolve project interfaces and facilitate smooth execution.
6. Establish and maintain project records, databases, MIS and KPIs. Provide periodic progress reports, dashboards and critical status updates to senior management, highlighting risks, delays, recovery actions and key decisions required.
7. Drive project commissioning activities in line with the approved schedule and coordinate with utilities, DISCOMs, SLDC/RLDC and statutory authorities for power evacuation, grid connectivity, synchronization and commissioning approvals.
8. Coordinate with CEA, CEIG, DISCOM, SLDC/RLDC and other government/statutory authorities to obtain required approvals, permissions, certificates and clearances for project commissioning and operation.
9. Ensure timely readiness of transmission and power evacuation systems, including SCADA, communication, telemetry, protection systems and other grid-connectivity requirements.
10. Ensure implementation of project quality standards and approved quality plans. Identify and monitor NCRs, drive timely closure, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for major issues and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
11. Ensure strict implementation of HSE plans and safety procedures at site, with a strong focus on achieving Zero Fatalities and Zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI) and maintaining a high standard of safety culture.
12. Proactively identify construction and project risks, develop mitigation plans and ensure timely resolution of critical issues affecting project schedule, cost, quality and commissioning.
13. Manage local stakeholder relationships and coordinate resolution of land, Right of Way (ROW), statutory and other local issues, with timely escalation to management wherever required.
14. Ensure effective contractual governance of EPC contractors and subcontractors, including scope compliance, milestones, claims, variations, LDs, contractual obligations and final contractual closure.
15. Ensure timely certification and processing of vendor bills to maintain healthy vendor cash flow and avoid disruption to project execution.
16. Ensure project execution and commissioning activities are aligned with PPA obligations, contractual milestones and commercial commitments.
17. Conduct periodic review meetings with EPC contractors and key vendors to assess progress, resolve bottlenecks and drive corrective actions to achieve project milestones.
18. Support and coordinate internal and external project audits and ensure compliance with company policies, statutory regulations, contractual requirements and applicable laws.
19. Maintain zero tolerance towards integrity violations and ensure all project activities are executed with transparency, accountability and adherence to company policies.
20. Lead project close-out activities, including punch-point closure, documentation, as-built drawings, statutory approvals, testing records, warranties and other deliverables, ensuring smooth handover of the completed project to the O&M team.

Desired experience and expertise:

• 15-20 years of relevant experience into end to end project construction and handing over to O&M, preferably Solar Projects.
• BE/B. Tech-EE/EC/Civil
• Excellent academic track record and technical acumen
• Location: Pavagada, Karnataka
• Language proficiency: Either Kannada or Telugu must.