About this role
JOB PURPOSE
The Senior Lead Project Execution will be responsible for end-to-end execution, delivery, and commissioning of renewable energy projects (Solar, Wind, Hybrid, and Storage). The role requires strong technical, commercial, and leadership capabilities to manage multi-disciplinary engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities. The individual will take full accountability for project timelines, budgets, quality, stakeholder coordination, and risk management. This is a senior leadership role for a professional with 15–18 years of experience in the Indian renewable energy sector with proven expertise in project management, BoP costing, engineering oversight, contractor/vendor management, and cross-functional execution.
ORGANISATION CHART
CBO - Renewable Buisness - Senior Lead Project Execution
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Responsibilties
KPIs
Project Planning & Management
- Lead complete lifecycle of RE projects from Notice-to-Proceed (NTP) to COD.
- Prepare, review, and drive Project Execution Plans, resource plans, risk registers, and quality assurance processes.
- Develop and monitor project schedules using tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent PM platforms.
- Lead weekly & monthly progress review meetings with internal teams, EPC partners, OEMs, and contractors.
- Adherence to project schedule and milestone completion.
- Budget compliance and cost optimization achieved.
Technical Oversight
- Oversee detailed engineering for civil, electrical, and mechanical BoP — foundations, structures, switchyards, transmission lines, SCADA, WTG/Solar module interfaces, etc.
- Validate engineering drawings, technical specifications, and design changes.
- Ensure design compliance with Indian and international codes, CEA regulations, OEM guidelines, and state policies. Costing & Budget Control
- Prepare and validate BoP cost estimates (civil, electrical, mechanical).
- Evaluate cost optimization opportunities without compromising quality or safety.
- Monitor project budgets, cash flows, and certify contractor invoices.
- Conduct techno-commercial analysis for variations, claims, and change orders.
Contractor & Vendor Management
- Manage EPC contractors, OEMs, subcontractors, and site vendors to ensure timely and quality delivery.
- Evaluate technical and commercial proposals during procurement.
- Ensure strict adherence to contractual obligations, SLAs, and project milestones.
- Resolve site-level disputes and ensure smooth coordination.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details
Site Execution & Quality Management
- Lead site execution teams across multiple sites as required.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards, method statements, and inspection & test plans (ITPs).
- Drive site audits, material inspections, and quality compliance for all BoP works.
- Quality performance indicators (NCRs, rework, engineering errors).
Safety, Statutory & Compliance
- Enforce safety culture and compliance with corporate EHS standards.
- Ensure statutory approvals from CEIG, SLDC, STU, DISCOM, Pollution Control Boards, etc.
- Engage with government agencies, local authorities, land owners, and stakeholders.
- Safety performance (LTI-free environment, audit scores).
- Stakeholder satisfaction (management, EPC partners, regulators).
Commissioning & Handover
- Lead mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, testing, and final commissioning activities.
- Ensure successful synchronization with the grid and COD certifications.
- Handover project to O&M teams with complete documentation.
- Successful COD and handover to O&M.
Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate with internal teams â Engineering, SCM, Finance, Commercial, Legal, BD, and O&M.
- Provide regular project status updates to management and investors.
- Maintain strong relationships with government bodies, OEMs, EPC partners, and regulatory authorities.
EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS
- Government agencies, regulatory bodies, EPC contractors, technology providers, industry forums
- External Vendors and contractors
INTERNAL INTERACTIONS
- Engineering & Design,Procurement & SCM,Contracts & Finance,Regulatory & Approvals Teams,EPC Contractors & Vendors,Head Office Leadership.
FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS
- Multi crore rupee nuclear project budgets; long-term revenue planning
OTHER DIMENSIONS
- Cross-functional teams; multi-country project management
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
- B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering (mandatory).
- PMP / Prince2 certification (preferred but not mandatory).
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
- 15 -18 years in project execution of large-scale solar, wind, hybrid, or RE + storage projects in India.
- Strong expertise in BoP engineering and costing (civil, electrical, mechanical).
- Good knowledge of WTGs, solar modules, inverters, transformers, switchyard construction, transmission line works, and SCADA systems.
- Experience executing projects of 100 MW+ in Solar OR Wind (preferred: hybrid projects).
- The role is project-site based and will require frequent travel. The incumbent should be comfortable with travel and deployment across project locations.