PSA Renewables Powered by Purshotam Profiles Pvt Ltd
Website:
purshotamgroup.com
Company:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/psa-renewables-powered-by-purshotam-profiles
Industries: Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution
Job details:
Project Head – Ground Mount Solar
Position Title: Project Head – Ground Mount Solar Projects
Department: Project Execution / EPC
Reporting To: VP – Projects / Director / COO
Location: Head Office (base) + Extensive Travel to Project Sites (Pan-India)
Experience Required: 8+ Years (must be in Ground Mount Solar / Utility-Scale Solar EPC domain)
CTC: Negotiable based on Experience & Fit
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Project Head to lead end-to-end execution of ground-mounted solar power projects (utility-scale/large commercial).
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in solar EPC project management, from site handover through commissioning, and will be responsible for on-time, on-budget, and quality-compliant delivery of multiple ground mount solar sites simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution
- Lead planning, scheduling, and execution of ground mount solar EPC projects (MW-scale) from site mobilization to commissioning and handover.
- Prepare and monitor detailed project execution plans (Gantt charts/MS Project) covering civil, mechanical (module mounting structures), electrical (DC & AC side), and BOS works.
- Ensure adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards across all active sites.
- Coordinate land development, soil testing, topographical survey, and site readiness activities prior to construction.
Site & Vendor Management
- Manage multiple site teams (site engineers, supervisors, contractors) across geographies; travel extensively to sites for reviews, audits, and issue resolution.
- Oversee civil works (foundation/piling), MMS (module mounting structure) erection, module installation, and electrical works (cabling, inverters, transformers, switchyard, evacuation).
- Manage relationships with EPC contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors for structures, modules, inverters, cables, and BOS items.
- Negotiate and finalize contracts/work orders with local contractors and labor agencies at site level.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure strict implementation of EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) protocols at all sites.
- Ensure compliance with statutory approvals (CEIG, DISCOM/state nodal agency approvals, forest/land clearances where applicable).
- Conduct quality audits and ensure adherence to IS/IEC standards for civil, structural, and electrical works.
Stakeholder & Client Coordination
- Act as primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and third-party inspection agencies during execution.
- Coordinate with DISCOMs/STUs for evacuation approvals, metering, and grid synchronization.
- Manage interface with internal departments — Procurement, Design/Engineering, Finance, and QA/QC.
Team Leadership & Reporting
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of site engineers, project managers, and site supervisors.
- Prepare and present periodic progress reports (weekly/monthly) to management including physical progress, cost tracking, risk register, and manpower deployment.
- Identify project risks (land, weather, logistics, contractor performance) and implement mitigation plans proactively.
Cost & Resource Management
- Monitor project budgets, control costs, and minimize deviations from approved BOQ/BOM.
- Plan and forecast manpower, machinery, and material requirements at each site.
- Coordinate with procurement for timely delivery of modules, structures, cables, inverters, and other BOS material to sites.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong technical knowledge of ground mount solar EPC — civil/structural (piling, MMS), electrical (DC/AC, SCADA, transformers, switchyards), and evacuation infrastructure.
- Proven track record of having independently executed/handled multiple utility-scale ground mount projects (10 MW+).
- Strong contractor and vendor negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in MS Project/Primavera, MS Excel, and project reporting tools.
- Working knowledge of statutory/regulatory approval processes (DISCOM, CEIG, land conversion, etc.).
- Strong leadership, team management, and cross-functional coordination skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively (50-70% travel) to project sites across states.
- Excellent communication skills — verbal and written — for client and management reporting.
Qualifications
- Education: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical / Civil / Mechanical Engineering (Mandatory). PMP/PGDM in Project Management (Preferred, not mandatory).
- Experience: Minimum 8+ years in solar industry, with a specific and demonstrable background in ground mount solar project execution (not rooftop-only experience).
- Prior experience as Project Head/Project Manager/Senior Manager – Projects in a solar EPC company, IPP, or developer organization is highly preferred.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to lead large-scale, high-visibility ground mount solar projects
- Fast-track growth opportunity in a growing renewable energy organization
- Travel allowances and site-related benefits as per company policy
Share Resume: aman.mathur@psarenewables.com & cc to: jagjeet.dhiman@psarenewables.com
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