GMR Airports Ltd.—Senior Lead- Project Execution

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Description: 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 — 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. COMPETENCIES