Manager - Projects

From Date:  23 Dec 2025
Location: 

RJ, IN, 342301

Group Company:  KEC

Job Title: Manager – Projects (Execution)

Grade: M1 – Manager

Location: Bhadla (Solar Projects)

Department: Projects / Execution

Reports To: Chief Manager – Projects / Project Head


Job Purpose:

To lead the end-to-end execution of solar power projects at the site, ensuring timely delivery within budget, quality, and safety standards, while coordinating with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders.


Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning & Execution

  • Lead project execution activities for utility-scale solar projects at Bhadla.

  • Prepare and monitor project schedules, work plans, and resource allocation.

  • Ensure timely completion of civil, mechanical, and electrical works (modules, structures, cabling, and substations).

2. Site Coordination & Monitoring

  • Supervise contractors, vendors, and site teams to ensure adherence to project timelines.

  • Monitor progress against project milestones and initiate corrective actions.

  • Ensure strict compliance with QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety & Environment) protocols.

3. Cost & Contract Management

  • Monitor project budgets, resource utilization, and material consumption.

  • Support project billing, material reconciliation, and cost control.

  • Coordinate with procurement and vendors for timely delivery of materials and equipment.

4. Stakeholder & Team Management

  • Act as the site lead for coordination with corporate teams, consultants, EPC partners, and clients.

  • Lead and mentor site engineers, supervisors, and contractors.

  • Facilitate regular project review meetings and provide MIS/Progress reports.

5. Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure quality standards in installation, commissioning, and testing activities.

  • Support statutory and regulatory compliance related to solar project execution.

  • Drive continuous improvement in site execution practices.


Key Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong project management and execution skills.

  • Knowledge of solar PV systems, electrical & civil works.

  • Proficiency in MS Project/Primavera for project scheduling.

  • Good communication, vendor management, and team leadership abilities.

  • Awareness of EHS and statutory compliance.


Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Civil Engineering (mandatory).

  • 8–12 years of experience in solar EPC / renewable energy projects, with at least 3–4 years in a project management/execution role.

  • Experience in large-scale solar project execution (50MW and above preferred).